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    Acer Aspire TimelineX 4830TG CPU Upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Simeo, Jan 6, 2013.

  1. Simeo

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    I have a TimelineX 4830TG with the i5-2450M Processor, 8GB RAM and Nvidia 540M GPU. I know the CPU is a 2 Gen i5. Is it possible to upgrade to a 3 Gen i5/i7? I know it's not possible to upgrade the GPU.... right?

    I use my laptop for graphics work on print ads, websites, business cards, etc. I do a little 3D gaming (when my wife forces me to stop working). I'm hoping the processor upgrade would cut down graphics rendering times on large files. I plan on upgrading to a SSD for stability... would this cut down on load times too?

    The laptop is important because at times I go to my clients location and they like to see changes as we're in meeting.

    Thank you for your help!
     
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    Found this thread on upgrading CPU. Super Moderator, downloads, says 'it is possible' but then suggests waiting on the newer model. I don't really care for the new model and don't want to buy a whole new computer. If it is possible how would I go about it? Thank you.

     
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can't upgrade from a 2nd generation CPU to the 3rd generation.
     
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    I see... would I be able to upgrade to i7 2nd Gen?
     
    Simeo, Jan 6, 2013
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