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    Upgrading an Aspire Timeline x 4820TG

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by marcussjoberg, Aug 11, 2011.

  1. marcussjoberg

    marcussjoberg Newbie

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    I was wondering if i could replace the CPU or graphics card in my Acer Aspire Timeline x 4820TG so i could play more newer games.
     
    marcussjoberg, Aug 11, 2011
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    You can replace the CPU with almost any first gen Core i processor that is socket PGA988. Though, I believe the Core i7 quads and Extreme CPU's will run too hot for your laptops cooling system.

    You can't replace the video card, as it is part of the mainboard. This is the case with around 80-90% of laptops.
     
    Nick, Aug 11, 2011
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    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Possible Upgrades:

    If your laptop has the i7 640m processor, that is the fastest 35 watt dual core available.

    If you have the i5 processor, there are several faster processors:

    i5-450m 2.4GHz
    i5-460m 2.53GHz
    i5-560m 2.66GHz
    i5-480m 2.66GHz
    i5-520m 2.4GHz
    i5-540m 2.53GHz
    i5-560m 2.66GHz
    i5-580m 2.66GHz
    i7-620m 2.66GHz
    i7-640m 2.8GHz
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    4820TG has the GPU soldered onto the motherboard. Unless there is a higher end motherboard for your model, there is no upgrading.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Aug 11, 2011
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    thanks for sharing. it was a great help!
     
    twinky23, Aug 12, 2011
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