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    Vaio S/Z CPU Upgrade

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Andre56, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. Andre56

    Andre56 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all, I'm considering getting either a Vaio Z or SA (more likely the SA due to the MUCH lower price).

    What I was wanted to know was, I know Sony offer the 2620 as the most powerful processor in both laptops. If I were to purchase a 2720 separately would I be able to fit it myself or would it not be compatible?

    I believe there are some other laptops that offer either the 2620 or something in the quad core range such as the 2720 or 2820. They may be adjusted at the factory though in a way not possible for a consumer to do.

    Anyway, any help would be much appreciated.

    Thanks for looking.
     
    Andre56, Aug 23, 2011
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  2. dalamchops

    dalamchops Notebook Evangelist

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    there's no way those laptops will be able to cool a quad sufficiently. Even if it works it'd be throttling like crazy.
     
    dalamchops, Aug 23, 2011
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    I see, wondered why they didn't offer them.
     
    Andre56, Aug 23, 2011
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    ^because of the SA and Z series thin design will not allow them to cool a quad cpu , battery life is also concerned, if you want a more powerful processor, go for F series
     
    antonyunus, Aug 24, 2011
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