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    Intel atom processors swappable?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Infoseeker, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. Infoseeker

    Infoseeker Notebook Evangelist

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    I recently purchased the Viliv X70 MID. And was wondering if Inel atom processors are interchangeable; can I upgrade the Intel atom Z520 into a Z540?


    By the way, the computer works perfectly, took some time to get new drivers for the GMA 500; then finding decent codecs for processing videos more cleanly.

    But it still could use some processing power to handle hi-definition video streaming through a web-browser. Since youcan't ask the GPU to help.
     
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Atom processors are normally soldered to the motherboard, so unless you can get a motherboard that will fit you netbook case you are stuck with it.
     
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    You can do it if you have advanced soldering equipments. I remember someone who swapeed his CPU although it was soldered to the motherboard.


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