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    Can I upgrade 1st Gen i& with 2nd/3rd Gen i7 ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jsteng, May 14, 2012.

  1. jsteng

    jsteng Notebook Consultant

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    I have 2 Laptops bought Dec 2009. Both with 1st Gen i7.

    Can I upgrade them with 2nd or 3rd Gen i7?

    Or is it not financially advisable to do so and instead buy new laptops with latest i7?
     
    jsteng, May 14, 2012
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  2. Althernai

    Althernai Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, you cannot. Sandy/Ivy Bridge are different from the Clarksfield (the 1st generation).
     
    Althernai, May 14, 2012
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  3. jsteng

    jsteng Notebook Consultant

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    Sigh... I guess the only way to upgrade my lappies are to buy the topend of the 1st gen - which I assume should be way cheaper by now - assuming again they are still in the market..
     
    jsteng, May 15, 2012
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  4. V_Chip

    V_Chip Be about it.

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    Or buy some new lappies ;)
     
    V_Chip, May 15, 2012
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