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    W510 cpu upgrade options

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by thhart, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. thhart

    thhart Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am considering upgrading the CPU instead of purchasing a W530. What types of CPU should work in theory? The service parts lists i7-920XM as the maximum. What about other Sandy-Bridge CPUs like: i7-2760QM?
    I assume Ivy-Bridge is not an option, albeit these are the same sockets?

    Thanks for sharing your experience
    Thomas
     
    thhart, Jun 11, 2012
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Unfortunately you can only use generation 1 i3/i5/i7 CPU's in a W510, Arrandale i3/i5/i7 and Clarksfield i7's. SB/IB are not compatible.
     
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    thhart Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks a lot, you opened my eyes to an evil world. I am really depressed. ;)
     
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