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    I own a NP305E5A laptop and looking for a processor upgrade any ideas?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Roulette99983, Jan 22, 2015.

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    currently running a6-3420
     
    Roulette99983, Jan 22, 2015
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    This CPU appears to use socket FS1 (what does visual inspection and CPU-z indicate?) and other potentially compatible CPUs are listed here. However, whether another CPU would work will depend on whether specific BIOS support is needed.

    You can get an indication of the possible increased in performance using the notebookcheck mobile CPU benchmark list.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jan 24, 2015
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