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    LENOVO Ideapad Y450 CPU UPGRADE!!!!!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by komixboy, Jan 10, 2010.

  1. komixboy

    komixboy Newbie

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    Hi.
    I just bought Lenovo Ideapad Y450 - 4189-66U.
    It has Intel P8700 CPU installed. Can I upgrade the CPU to T9900?
    Or which CPU can I upgrade to?

    Do you suggest any other?

    Thanks
     
    komixboy, Jan 10, 2010
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you're looking for a performance increase, get a SSD. It more than the T9900 will make your machine seem faster.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 11, 2010
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    komixboy Newbie

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    I already ordered for ssd disk, but do you know if a cpu upgrade is possible?
     
    komixboy, Jan 11, 2010
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    I believe it is possible, as the Y450 most likely does not have a soldered-in CPU.

    However, you will most likely void your warranty by upgrading the CPU, and besides, upgrading from a P8700 to a T9900 is a waste of money unless you do a lot of CPU-bottlenecked tasks such as video conversion (but if you do, you probably should've opted for a computer with a quad-core). In addition, your machine may run warmer as the T9900 does use more power.
     
    MidnightSun, Jan 11, 2010
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  5. komixboy

    komixboy Newbie

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    What do you think about P9700? Power almost the same with P8700.
     
    komixboy, Jan 11, 2010
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    not.sure Notebook Evangelist

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    Maybe I'm missing something, but what's the point of buying a machine you have to upgrade the day you get it (I mean disk/RAM is ok, but CPU?)?? Why don't you get something better that satisfies your current requirements in the first place?
     
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    I wanted something really portable and cheap with upgrade possibilities. I got this on ebay for a very good price and I wanted to make it faster. The new laptops with P9700 or the T9xxx series are unfortable.
     
    komixboy, Jan 11, 2010
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    It's a waste of time and money if you ask me. Unless as already noted, you're running handbrake all day, a new CPU will make no difference.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 11, 2010
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    Thanks everyone....propably you are right....I will stay with P8700 and wait to see the performance with SSD.
     
    komixboy, Jan 11, 2010
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