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    Proccesor question.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by XxLblinkxX, Aug 30, 2007.

  1. XxLblinkxX

    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    Can you upgrade a laptop proccesor?... sorry if this kind of thread exists :p
     
    XxLblinkxX, Aug 30, 2007
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    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yes. It's not always hugely easy, but yes.
     
    moon angel, Aug 30, 2007
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    Yes in many situations you can, there are limitations so need to know what you have CPU and MoBo would be nice, and what are you looking at.
     
    powerpack, Aug 30, 2007
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  4. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    If you're talking about the notebook in your sig, yes, you can. There's not much point, though.
     
    vespoli, Aug 30, 2007
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  5. XxLblinkxX

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    what about a Intel Pentium Dual Core to a Core Duo? i guess its possible
     
    XxLblinkxX, Aug 30, 2007
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  6. J-Bytes

    J-Bytes I am CanadiEEEn NBR Reviewer

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    Oh god, if you're upgrading your laptop cpu, than you're in for a big, risky, difficult adventure. no pressure :)
     
    J-Bytes, Aug 30, 2007
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  7. XxLblinkxX

    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    haha.. thx ALOT =P
     
    XxLblinkxX, Aug 30, 2007
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  8. grateful

    grateful Notebook Evangelist

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    I dont quite know the history behind upgrading laptops.....desktops is another thing you can find out the actual mainboard specs, but with laptops Im not sure where you can get that information to know what the max/min values are for that certain model; Hopefully they will move more towards that in the future
     
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  9. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    It's not that hard, but I do always say: If you have to ask, don't do it.

    Currently, as far as Intel goes, they're using Socket M, for the first generation of Core 2 Duos and Pentium Dual Cores, and Socket P, for the second generation Santa Rosa Core 2 Duos. However, just because a processor will fit doesn't mean it will work. You also need a compatible BIOS.
     
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  10. XxLblinkxX

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    ok... thx. im gonna investigate on this
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 1, 2007
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