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    SXPS 16 CPU upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by fred2028, Jul 4, 2009.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Anyone have a guide as to how I would insert a CPU into the laptop?

    Also, what would I need to get started?
     
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Commander Wolf, Jul 4, 2009
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  3. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Thanks a lot, I appreciate it! I searched NBR and apparently AC5 is the best, is that true? Also if it is, should I get it off eBay or are there a lot of fakes on there?
     
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    AS5 is definitely still one of the best; but I'm not sure if it's the best anymore. The eBay prices look more or less comparable to what you find on Newegg or in brick and mortars, so I don't think they're fakes... but you never know with these things.
     
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Sounds good. I'm a total noob at this, this is my first time. I'm guessing I just put 1 pea-sized drop on the processor?

    And how many processors will 3.5 g last me?

    Thanks.
     
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You should use less. In fact, you should follow Arctic Silver's application instructions...

    http://www.arcticsilver.com/ins_route_step2intelas5.html

    If they're all mobile processors, it'll probably be quite a while.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jul 4, 2009
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    If you're a noob, try to buy from newegg.com and not from ebay.com
    Processors are expensive. If you end up getting scammed, you may pay more for the processor at the end.
     
    zephir, Jul 5, 2009
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    I have a laptop with a T9800 already. Basically I'm getting 2 laptops that are exactly the same except different graphics cards, and switching in the good processor and larger hard drive.
     
    fred2028, Jul 5, 2009
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    Newegg has, like, 5 mobile processors and they are all extremely overpriced. Newegg is not a good place for notebook CPUs.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 6, 2009
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