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    Where can I find laptop CPUs?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by johncolazabal, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. johncolazabal

    johncolazabal Notebook Geek

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    I was thinking of upgrading my cpu, but I don't know where I can find them. Thanks in advance. :D
     
    johncolazabal, Jun 25, 2009
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  2. adesai

    adesai Notebook Consultant

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    Ebay if you are okay with buying used. NewEgg if you want to buy new and pay retail.
     
    adesai, Jun 25, 2009
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  3. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Newegg has a very narrow selection of notebook processors.
     
    Mastershroom, Jun 25, 2009
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  4. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    I have bought many NEW CPUs from eBay, with warranty.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 25, 2009
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  5. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Go with eBay. Buy an engineering sample.
     
    Kevin, Jun 25, 2009
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  6. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    pricewatch.com has a few listed
     
    newsposter, Jun 25, 2009
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  7. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Why do you want to upgrade your CPU and what are you doing with your notebook?
     
    ZaZ, Jun 25, 2009
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  8. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    I would be very concerned when dealing with ES CPUs:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineering_sample_(CPU)

    Extract:

    " ES chips are still legally their manufacturer's property, so therefore by purchasing Intel ES chips you are stealing from the manufacturer"

    In EU you don't want to be caught with one of these modules :D

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jun 25, 2009
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  9. akaltenbach

    akaltenbach Notebook Consultant

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    Ebay can be a good source for retail/oem procs as well. It would probally be worth the time and effort.
     
    akaltenbach, Jun 25, 2009
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