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    Laptop CPU Upgrade (HM65)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by fEaRz, Dec 8, 2011.

  1. fEaRz

    fEaRz Newbie

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    fEaRz, Dec 8, 2011
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I think it would work fine. Just use some good thermal paste and you're set.
     
    Nick, Dec 8, 2011
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  3. niffcreature

    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    You need a 2nd gen i7 of course, not first.

    Sandy bridge i7 quads have integrated graphics right?
     
    niffcreature, Dec 8, 2011
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  4. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Yep, they do so there is no need for a dedicated GPU. The first gen didn't have them.
     
    tijo, Dec 9, 2011
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    Krc23 Notebook Enthusiast

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    @fearz - Im actually on the same boat. I have a G470 but with a Celeron B820. Please post results. Thanks!
     
    Krc23, Sep 27, 2013
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