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    i7-720QM compatibility

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by richo12345678, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. richo12345678

    richo12345678 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know if an Intel i7-720QM Quad Core CPU 1.6GHz (2.8GHz Turbo) is compatible with my ASUS N53Jn?

    My N53 currently has an i5-450M in it.

    I've noticed the ASUS N61Jq uses the i7-720QM and that it also has the Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset (same chipset as N53Jn).

    I've compared the two CPU's at Compare Intel® Products, but I don't know.
     
    richo12345678, Apr 26, 2011
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    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    Youll have tomfind out first if your bios supports that cpu
     
    trvelbug, Apr 26, 2011
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  3. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    Most likely if your laptop model has a discrete graphics solution that doesn't do switchable and your laptop has offered i7 Quads in other models, then upgrading to the i7 Quad is no problem at all.
     
    Star Forge, Apr 26, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    As stated above, if there are other models that offer the i7 and you have discreet graphics, it should work. Update your BIOS to the latest also. And also make sure your laptop can cool that extra 10 watts.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Apr 26, 2011
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  5. richo12345678

    richo12345678 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks guys.
     
    richo12345678, Apr 29, 2011
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