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    Processors upgradeable on the G550?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by talin, Feb 25, 2010.

  1. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Hi, does anyone know if the processors are user upgradeable on the G450/550? :)
     
    talin, Feb 25, 2010
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    Don't know for certain, but I see no reason why they wouldn't be - the processors are not soldered to the motherboard. I would expect that a processor upgrade would void the warranty, but as Lenovo does not seem to use warranty void stickers, replacing the original part would probably work.
     
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  3. talin

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    I figured this much but wanted to know for sure. Newegg has got one with a pentium dual core processor, for super cheap. Might be a cool project pc. :D
     
    talin, Feb 25, 2010
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    desktops are used for "project pc's" but if you insist, ya, why not! Do you currently have a celeron or something? (penitum dual core is also bottom line)
    May i suggest getting a SSD?
     
    davidkneiber, Feb 25, 2010
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  5. talin

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    I've built computers since 1998. I'm tired of desktops (still :p). ;) The pentium dual core version is perfect cause the system is cheap. :cool:
     
    talin, Feb 25, 2010
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