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    is it true u can change processors

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mdsniper7, Nov 13, 2009.

  1. mdsniper7

    mdsniper7 Notebook Evangelist

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    I was wondering if I got the gateway laptop at best buy for 1000 and down the road could i put a i7 in it. Thanx
     
    mdsniper7, Nov 13, 2009
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    If and only if it currently has an i7 in it, you can upgrade it to another i7 down the road.
     
    Lithus, Nov 13, 2009
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  3. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Just like the desktops notebooks also have cpu sockets.
    If the cpu your thinking of upgrading matches the socked of the new cpu theres a good chance it will work.
    But you never know what will happen. :(
     
    DEagleson, Nov 13, 2009
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  4. BobXX

    BobXX Newbie

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    No, you can only upgrade it to a more powerful C2D.
     
    BobXX, Nov 13, 2009
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