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    Can I swap a i7 720QM for a i7 620M (Dual)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by wild05kid05, Apr 10, 2012.

  1. wild05kid05

    wild05kid05 Cook Free or Die

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    Like the title says, I'm getting sick of the heat :/ from the Quad. I'm not sure if the sockets are the same. By the way is there anyway I can sell the Quad chip if I'm going to get another quick and easy ? It's almost 2 gens old but I hope there's a vendor or someone to trade ..
     
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  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    I really don't see why not, the sockets are indeed the same.
     
    tijo, Apr 10, 2012
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    I see no reason why it wouldn't work backwards (quad to dual). You would have more issues going from dual core to quad core.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 10, 2012
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  4. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    Are you doing it on the older ENVY 15? Then beware, as HP has different boards for dual cores and quad cores.
     
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    wild05kid05 Cook Free or Die

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    ^ Yes and Yes I'm aware of the Mobo too, I have the quad mobo with usb 3.0. Seems like the sockets are the same but since you just mention another factor :/.........
     
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  6. yknyong1

    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    The Arrandale chips are also heaty too. And the nail in the coffin is that HP's cooling system for the older E15 is near the palmrest, so heat will always be there.
     
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  7. wild05kid05

    wild05kid05 Cook Free or Die

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    Yep I counteracted it but with minimal heat reductions.... Thanks for all the info anyway
     
    wild05kid05, Apr 10, 2012
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  8. Aeny

    Aeny Notebook Consultant

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    Trade for an i330m? :D

    EDIT: Love that X5 of yours, sadly mine was stolen :(

    ~Aeny
     
    Aeny, Apr 11, 2012
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