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    Sony VAIO EB2 - newer CPU

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Wintereq, Oct 17, 2010.

  1. Wintereq

    Wintereq Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys,

    Is it possible to switch to better CPU from the current i3 350m to some i5? AFAIK VAIO EB2 has HM55 chipset, so it should support it.
     
    Wintereq, Oct 17, 2010
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  2. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    It's socketed. PGA988 to be exact, so you could go to a higher designation i3 or an i5. I'm not certain the thermal envelope on the EB's can handle an i7.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Oct 17, 2010
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