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    replacing CPU in my notebook

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ravandel, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. Ravandel

    Ravandel Newbie

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    Hi there!

    I recently bought a notebook, medion akoya p6512. Everything works fine apart from the CPU which is a bit sluggish. My point is that I would like to replace it with a newer one, I kinda know how to do it but I m not really sure which ones are compatible and if there even is an option to replace it, in case it's soldered. I couldn't find anything about the motherboard but I got a screenshot from hwinfo32.

    Can anyone tell me if it's possible to replace this CPU with a newer one, and which one should I buy to get maximum performance? Thanks in advance!

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    Ravandel, Aug 24, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Since you have S1G4, pretty much any modern AMD mobile CPU will work. I replaced the Sempron V140 in my brother's Inspiron M5030 with a Phenom II N620 2.8 GHz dual core, but also depends if your cooling system can handle higher TDP processors.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Aug 24, 2011
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  3. Ravandel

    Ravandel Newbie

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    thanks for the reply.

    Would a cooler pad help a lot if I'd decide to replace my CPU?
     
    Ravandel, Aug 24, 2011
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  4. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I would install the new CPU,then check the temps to see if it needs a cooler. As long as it doesn't get over 90C it's fine.
     
    Nick, Aug 24, 2011
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    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    Forget the cooling pad. Use a good quality thermal paste instead.
     
    naton, Aug 25, 2011
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    Tasurinchi Notebook Enthusiast

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    +1. I'd recommend Artic Silver 5 or Artic Cooling MX-2
     
    Tasurinchi, Aug 25, 2011
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  7. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Innovation Cooling Diamond 7 is a good choice too. MX-2 also has my vote.
     
    tijo, Aug 25, 2011
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