I want to Upgrade my Laptop :D [MSI CR620-1060XEU]

I have this laptop :

• PC Name: Notebook MSI CR620-1060XEU
• CPU: Intel Celeron P4600 DualCore 2Ghz
• Motherboard: Intel HM55 Express
• Memory: 4GB DDR3
• HDD: Western Digital 320 GB

I want to upgrade my CPU. It's ok the buy a I5 480M from ebay ? it's compatible ? If not give me some sugestions. :thumbsup:
And if you can give me some upgrades that I can do it on this laptop .
Thanks and a Good day,

 

That laptop is a barebone of GX640 if i'm not mistaken. Try looking around for people that have setups with that CPU. A quick search will show that the 450M, which is pretty close to yours, is supported. It's also available on ebay.

 

But I5 480M is better than i5 450m ? Not better if i buy 480M ?

 

The 480m is better. I was just noting what I found equipped on a similar laptop to yours. Although the difference between the 2 is not big, just 0.25 in core speed, so I'd say buy whichever you find more convenient/cheap.

 

I would buy I7 620M ES (as cheap) or even (if cooling system lets you AND if you have dedicated GPU and do not have or need optimus) quad core I7 820QM.
As I said it depends. IMO there is no need to spend mone on somewhat better CPU from old platform. Only on smth really better which would prolong laptops life on about 2 years more.

 

So you suggest to buy i5 450m ? And if i buy this processor from where I can get drivers ? Other upgrades what I can do?

 

I was wrong, yours is MS-1681-ID1 (not a barebone).

But you don't need any drivers, just update the motherboard's bios and it should take the new CPU. Just make sure to have a good thermal paste before you place it.

You can upgrade RAM up to 8gb (2x4gb) and replace the HDD with an SSD. That's as far as you can upgrade it, but if I suggest getting a new laptop if you want to do a major upgrade.

Edit: I agree with James D, you could easily find a cheap i7 620 on ebay.

 

And if don't update is work ? Because i don't know how to update ...
Enter here -> http://www.msiwhitebook.com/product_spec.asp?model=MS-1681-ID1 , click on Qualified Key Components. Here are list of 100% COMPATIBLE Components ? I see on MSI site only i3 and i5 processors are supported.

 

I wouldn't be so sure, it's best to update your BIOS if you plan on upgrading your CPU. It shouldn't be that difficult, check here: http://www.msi.com/product/nb/CR620.html#/?div=BIOS

 

Yeah I see. It's very simple.

Enter here -> http://www.msiwhitebook.com/product_...el=MS-1681-ID1 , click on Qualified Key Components. Here are list of 100% COMPATIBLE Components ?

@ James D : I see on MSI site only i3 and i5 processors are supported.

 

Yes, but that doesn't mean other CPUs won't be compatible, it just means these CPU's were tested and were being sold as an upgrade by vendors/resellers. Yes, they should be 100% compatible. The CPU's slot is G1 so as long as you get a compatible CPU while making sure it won't consume more power than your current cpu, or generate more heat, you should be fine.

 

Ok .. And it's ok if i buy i5 450m? Or is it better to buy a CPU from that list ?

 

You are slow. He must not to write another post for 450M because he already said that he believes

AS long as you have latest bios updated (E1681IMS.10C) you should be fine with i7-620M (at least OEM but I believe ES will be very fine too).
You can buy 620M ES 2.66Ghz wih TB up to 3.33Ghz for 129 incl. shipping or slower earlier version of ES 620M 2.4Ghz for 105$. I would take for 129$ one.

That's it. Please don't ask how to update BIOS or check its version because you can use instructions from the MSI site or use CPU-z for that.

 

I have this bios :thumbsup: ... Ok but i7 is too expensive. But if i have money in 2 weeks i buy it if it's compatible.
And if i don't have money it's ok to buy a i5 450m ?

 

It's ok to buy the 450m.

However, it's not very cost effective to buy it. Even though upgrading from celeron to i5 is a good update, but even with this processor the laptop will not last for a long time. Getting an i7 is a better upgrade for longevity especially when the price difference between an i5 and i7 of that type is not very big.

I didn't realize the price difference between the 2 processors isn't big, but knowing that, I would push my limit a bit and get the i7. That of course if you don't plan on upgrading to a new laptop.

James - gotta be patient a bit

 

But I don't force laptop if I buy i7 ?

 

I'm not sure you can go to an i7 quad with g1 socket. Their TDP is higher and your power adapter might not be big enough, or the cooling might not be enough. I have an i5-520m I was thinking about upgrading to an i7 820qm but I'm not sure my laptop will do that.

 

i7 620m isn't quad

 

Intel Core i5-450M (PGA988) vs Intel Core i7-620M (PGA988)

Same TDP and temperatures, should work smoothly.

 

99% sure the i7 620m will work. The i7 quads I'm not sure because of tdp. If your notebook cooling is good enough it should.

 

I want to buy i7 620m. .. and 1% for what :> ?

 

I will write once again. After this I will delete subscription, sorry.

It is impossible to use Quad core CPU in this laptop because 1-st Gen I-Core Quad i7 CPUs do NOT have integrated video cards. While this laptop does not have dedicated one.
I checked BIOS and it has CPU microcode for OEM 620XM. And it has bunch of other microcodes. It is possible that ES one has another CPUID so it needs another microcode but most likely it doesn't... (at least 2.66Ghz one). Even if it does it still has "a bunch of others".
So 1% contains:
- faulty DOA CPU;
- small chance that microcode will not fit.
- even smaller chance that laptop has white-list.

I possibly could create a BIOS mod with updated microcodes or even add some if I find. But I never guarantee anything because BIOS update is always risky.

Good Bye.

 

i7 isn't compatible with my laptop. It's ok to buy i5 430m ? Is there anything better? I want gaming.
It's ok this models ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/h122-Intel-...sor-/160948511726?pt=CPUs&hash=item25794763ee
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-...184-/160953915842?pt=CPUs&hash=item257999d9c2

 

Is worth to put more 15$ And buy i5 450m ? Or to buy for 40$ i5 430m ?

 

No.

See:
PassMark - Intel Core i5 M 430 @ 2.27GHz - Price performance comparison

See:
PassMark - Intel Core i5 M 450 @ 2.40GHz - Price performance comparison

 

Ok I want to buy i5 430 .. it's ok ? yeah ?

 

Another question I3 380M vs I5 430M ?

 

The 380m actualy scores higher on passmark. Check out those links from tiller and search for results there. The difference between the 380m and the 430m are very small so just get the cheapest

 

But i3 have lower integrated graphics ? Than i5 430m ?

 

not noticably. At least that is for 3rd gen i3 and i5

 

ok.. Remains to buy i3 380m. It's possible to buy a dedicate graphics ? Another upgrades that can i make on this laptop (Without: hard-disk,ram)

 

Some questions Please someone respond
1.To play games on integrated graphics what to chose i3 350m or i5 430m ? Are compatible ?
2.It's possible to buy a dedicated videocard?
3.Another upgrades that can i make on this laptop (Without: hard-disk,ram) ?

 

1. If the i5 480m is compatible, then yes: the 430m is compatible (and the i5 is better for gaming).
2. Only if your laptop motherboard has a PCIe expansion slot. You must find WHICH card is compatible with your BIOS, if you have said slot.
3. For best performance - hard disk and RAM upgrades.

Here is a product spec sheet. You can use this to determine compatibility of upgrade components: Product-Sheet for MSI CR620-1060XEU

 

Thank you for reply.
And To play games on integrated graphics what to choose i3 350m or i5 430m or if you have another suggestion (maximum budget for processor is 60$).

 

Someone?

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i5 - no matter which generation - is better than the i3. But in this scenario, it's not a big difference.

You can compare here: i3 350m - ARK | Intel® Core

i5 430m - ARK | Intel® Core

 

But to play games on integrated graphics what to choose in maximum 60$ ?

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But to play games on integrated graphics what to choose I3 380M OR I5 430M ?

 

*BUMP*


But to play games on integrated graphics what to choose I3 380M OR I5 430M ?

 

Not sure for games, but just to give 'some' answer here:

See (edit- sorry, I see it has been given before):
ARK | Compare Intel® Products


The igpu difference is very slightly biased towards the i5 (100Mhz) - but if this was my decision purchase - I would be buying the newest tech (which in this case is the i3...).


But also knowing the performance of these 3+year old Arrandale platforms with 20/20 hindsight - I would be looking for something much more current and better performing.