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    I5 2520m -> i7 3630qm

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by sprode, Mar 13, 2013.

  1. sprode

    sprode Notebook Enthusiast

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    The title says it all, can you upgrade a clevo p150hm from an i5 2520m to an i7 3630qm?
    Thanks in advance
     
    sprode, Mar 13, 2013
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  2. Jerohm

    Jerohm Notebook Evangelist

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    I think you need AT LEAST to stay in the same family 2520 (Sandy Bridge) vs 3630(Ivy Bridge). Even then you could run into BIOS issues.
     
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  3. sprode

    sprode Notebook Enthusiast

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    Atleast its the same socket on the desktop market so i thought i might would be possible.

    Can anyone confirm that you can't upgrade?
     
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    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    you cant, but you can put a quad from the SB family, try to look for the 2670qm
     
    Karamazovmm, Mar 13, 2013
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    sprode Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the answers!
     
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Same sockets but different microarchitecture. "No soup for you!"

    That's your best bet for an upgrade. :)

    Good luck!
     
    Prostar Computer, Mar 13, 2013
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