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    Pondering CPU upgrade in Lenovo X201 tablet. Seeking advice.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by odie812, Oct 8, 2011.

  1. odie812

    odie812 Notebook Guru

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    Hello,

    I recently bought a Lenovo X201 tablet with an Arrandale U3400 Celeron processor. I'm wondering if it would be possible upgrade it with an Arrandale i3.

    I'm having a little difficulty understanding all of the different socket types, so if you all could assist me in determining whether this upgrade would be possible, I'd be grateful.

    In short, here are some CPU-Z photos of the factory-equipped system.

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    And, this is the processor I am contemplating replacing the U3400 with.

    Many thanks.
     
    odie812, Oct 8, 2011
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  2. ellalan

    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    ellalan, Oct 8, 2011
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  3. afhstingray

    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    Yes, sadly to save space most ultraportables have th processor soldered on.
     
    afhstingray, Oct 9, 2011
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  4. NJoy

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    interesting that CPU-Z reports rPGA socket, while intel only lists BGA availability.
     
    NJoy, Oct 9, 2011
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  5. tuηay

    tuηay o TuNaY o

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    You can try overclocking if you need some extra power :D
     
    tuηay, Oct 9, 2011
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