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    Upgrade cpu from 3110m to something better

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by punkpop101, Dec 2, 2015.

  1. punkpop101

    punkpop101 Newbie

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    I have a HP pavilion g6 laptop with the above cpu and I would like to upgrade it. The highest available option that HP seems to suggest is the i7 3632QM but I would like to put something like the 3630qm or higher. Will the higher tdp value have a problem? My laptops runs at 70-74c temperatures using Prime95. and it's maximum setting.
     
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    3920XM
     
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    Theoretically you can go up till 3940xm. Just make sure your PSU provides enough wattage.

    Everything below 55w should be fine with your current PSU.
     
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    My current cpu runs at 35 tdp. Wouldn't something like the 3920xm be to high as far as tdp goes?My laptop is an HP Pavilion G6 2221ev. It has a G2 rpga988b socket if I'm not mistaken.
     
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    The BIOS might not have the microcode for 3940XM and your laptop won't be able to cool it properly... I would get something like the 3630QM at most...
     
    TomJGX, Dec 2, 2015
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    @TomJGX is right! You would gain no benefits of using a XM-Proc in your Pavilion. You would have more TDP-Output, more heat and it is not likely that your PSU is enough for that. A XM-Proc is meant to be oc'ed not bent to a dog lead.

    Grab a cheaper 36/37..qm Proc which will serve you well! ;)
     
    CaerCadarn, Dec 3, 2015
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    3612/3632QM for the lower TDP :) it's a single fan design so dont push it too hard by using a high tdp cpu :)
     
    sasuke256, Dec 3, 2015
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