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    i7 Upgrade Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Olistabilize, Sep 6, 2011.

  1. Olistabilize

    Olistabilize Newbie

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    Hi, there I have a Sony vaio C that has the i7-2620M, I was not sure if it would be possible to upgrade to a i7-2630QM? I'm a little confused as to there being different socket names but also read that they are compatible.

    Would love to go up to four cores as I'm doing a lot of high poly modelling and game design.

    Thanks in advance

    Oli
     
    Olistabilize, Sep 6, 2011
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  2. Mr_Mysterious

    Mr_Mysterious Like...duuuuuude

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    I really dont see why not. Same generation and all

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, Sep 6, 2011
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  3. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    As long as the CPU isn't soldered on the main board, you should be fine.
     
    tijo, Sep 6, 2011
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  4. 408Cali

    408Cali Notebook Consultant

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    Shoulda thought about that before you bought your laptop. Now you are doomed for eternity.


    Lol jk it might be possible.
     
    408Cali, Sep 6, 2011
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    madmattd Notebook Deity

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    Physically you should be good, as long as the CPU isn't soldered on, as was mentioned.
     
    madmattd, Sep 6, 2011
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