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    Compaq CQ61 AMD to Intel?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pengy_666, Feb 22, 2012.

  1. pengy_666

    pengy_666 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey all, I have a shot HP compaq CQ61 with a AMD CPU, they make the exact same model with an intel CPU motherboard and these are more available and cheaper to buy.

    Would you guys reckon I could just straight swap it from
    An AMD to intel?
     
    pengy_666, Feb 22, 2012
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    It seems unlikely as the CPU sockets are different. If they use the same case and ports line up, perhaps you could swap the board and CPU.
     
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    Yes that's what I meant, a whole board and CPU swap. Physically (without having a detailed look) it looks identical obviously just a different socket.
     
    pengy_666, Feb 22, 2012
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