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    Can I Upgrade processor for my laptop VAIO VGN-FZ150E?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Gilang Luqman, Mar 6, 2016.

  1. Gilang Luqman

    Gilang Luqman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    I wanna upgrade processor for my laptop VAIO VGN-FZ150E, my existing processor is Intel Centrio Duo...
    Can I upgrade it to processor Quad Core for my laptop?
    Thanks
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    Gilang Luqman, Mar 6, 2016
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  2. djembe

    djembe drum while you work

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    Best guess is no. While there are Core 2 Quad processors, they run at a faster bus speed than your existing processor and also require extra cooling. If you're an engineering student looking to try a FSB & cooling mod, you might be able to get it to work. But otherwise, you'd be better off buying a new system for a more powerful processor.
     
    djembe, Mar 6, 2016
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  3. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Agreed, Core 2 Quad won't work in the FZ series.. In the AW one, it works... Best off getting a new laptop tbh..
     
    TomJGX, Mar 7, 2016
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  4. CaerCadarn

    CaerCadarn Notebook Deity

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    The best you can put in there is a T9500(X9000), although the former is much cheaper/to be preferred. If you want to get something out of your rig, you have to additionally throw in a cheap SSD and 4GB of RAM. Otherwise a CPU Upgrade alone makes no sense.

    This will come roundabout 80-90$ (second Hand/ebay). If you want to spend that amount: Go for it! You will get a nice Performance boost! ;)
     
    CaerCadarn, Mar 14, 2016
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