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    Lenovo T420 with i7 3rd generation CPU

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by pokyfudywise, Aug 5, 2013.

  1. pokyfudywise

    pokyfudywise Newbie

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    Hi!

    I have question is it possible to upgrade Lenovo T420 with i7 3630QM CPU? It has intel qm67 express chipset.

    Any thoughts?
     
    pokyfudywise, Aug 5, 2013
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  2. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    2nd gen i-core only
     
    James D, Aug 5, 2013
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    pokyfudywise Newbie

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    And this information is 100% tested?
     
    pokyfudywise, Aug 5, 2013
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  4. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    Guesswork doesn't give 100%. For 100% I need to use divination. :mad2:
     
    James D, Aug 5, 2013
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Intel has said mobile Sandy Bridge is not upgradeable to Ivy.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 5, 2013
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