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    P157SM CPU update?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by flyboynm, Apr 20, 2014.

  1. flyboynm

    flyboynm Notebook Consultant

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    I have one with the i7 4700 in it. Is it possible to upgrade the CPU to a 4810 or above? I have seen bios hacks for other laptops that enabled the higher processors but haven't seen anything for this so far.
     
    flyboynm, Apr 20, 2014
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Just go with a 4800mq since it's pretty much the same thing.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 21, 2014
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  3. Prostar Computer

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    We haven't tested yet, so there's no confirmation. There's next to no difference between the 4810MQ and the 4800MQ though, so it would be safer to go with what assuredly works (the 4800MQ).
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 21, 2014
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  4. n=1

    n=1 YEAH SCIENCE!

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    Probably needs a BIOS update, since 4810MQ wasn't around when the P157SM came out. Prema's latest modded BIOS should add support for all the Haswell mobile refreshes.
     
    n=1, Apr 21, 2014
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    littlecx Notebook Deity

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    I have 3610 on my 170em and I want a 3940, where can I get it? Upgrademonkey trustable?
     
    littlecx, Apr 22, 2014
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Ebay or the members market.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 22, 2014
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  7. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Their feedback is mostly positive. Shoot them an email and ask some questions to feel them out before you spend money on something. Know also that they charge a 15% restocking fee for returning non-faulty items.
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 22, 2014
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    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    A few memebers here have ordered GPU's from them with good luck.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Apr 22, 2014
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