CPU Compatibility Question

Frank Trier · Jul 13, 2013

I own a Sager NP5175, also known as the CLEVO W150HRM. I currently have the Intel Core i5-2410M as my processor, and was wondering if I can upgrade to the Intel Core i7-2960XM. I know the processor is compatible I am just cautious about the wattage requirements, moving from a 35 watt processor to a 55 watt.

Thanks in Advance

sna · Jul 13, 2013

Frank Trier :

You will need to contact Sager for that and ask them .

I guess upgrading to an i7 with 45 watts wont hurt 10 watts more are not much. but 20 watts are a lot if the heat sink does not support it.

why don't you go for Intel Core i7-3840QM, 4x 2.80GHz ? it is fast and only 45 watts. and is compatible with Sandybridge socket. and faster than i7-2960XM (4x2.7) at half price , maybe you will just need bios update for this.

Frank Trier · Jul 13, 2013

Well the Intel Core i7-3840QM is Ivy Bridge. I originally picked that one and fell in love but later realized that you can't put an IB Processor into a SB processor socket. :/ Thanks for the thought though!

sna · Jul 13, 2013

Frank Trier :

I think you are mistaken , it is the same socket

1 - i7-3840QM

link : http://ark.intel.com/products/70846

read the socket : Sockets Supported FCPGA988

2- i7-2960XM

link : http://ark.intel.com/products/53478

read the socket : Sockets Supported FCPGA988

The same socket man ...

Edit : ok there are 2 Packages for ivy bridge , 37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0mm (BGA1224)

sorry about that

hey how about the Intel Core i7-2860QM, 4x 2.50GHz ? 45 watts ?

Frank Trier · Jul 13, 2013

I would love if you are right, i was ready to buy the one you suggested, and then i saw this...

Link: http://

Specifically the second post, what "jaybee83 " says.
"ivy bridge cpus do not work on sandy bridge mobile platforms, so that upgrade is unfortunately out of the question."

sna · Jul 13, 2013

Frank Trier :

ok, there are 2 Packages for ivy bridge , 37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0mm (BGA1224)

while the Sandy Bridge is : Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA998)

sorry about that

, did not notice the missing "B"

hey how about the Intel Core i7-2860QM, 4x 2.50GHz ? 45 watts ?

Frank Trier · Jul 13, 2013

sna :

Yeah i know it's frustrating. and sure I know I can use the Intel Core i7-2860QM but that is only .2 GHz faster with four cores... I know the Cores make a huge difference but I would like the best I can get if I am going through this.

sna · Jul 13, 2013

Frank Trier :

sna :

Yeah i know it's frustrating. and sure I know I can use the Intel Core i7-2860QM but that is only .2 GHz faster with four cores... I know the Cores make a huge difference but I would like the best I can get if I am going through this.

well , if you want to pay $1000 for the extreme chip , I guess it is better for you to sell your notebook and invest the $1000 on a new Haswell + GTX 780M new Sager or Clevo , or w/e .. it will be the same Price for you at end .. you are paying $1000 more ...

Frank Trier · Jul 13, 2013

sna :

Frank Trier :

well , if you want to pay $1000 for the extreme chip , I guess it is better for you to sell your notebook and invest the $1000 on a new Haswell + GTX 780M new Sager or Clevo , or w/e .. it will be the same Price for you at end .. you are paying $1000 more ...

The best part is if my mother board supports the 55 watts, it's cheap...
Link: http://

sna · Jul 13, 2013

sna :

Frank Trier :

hahahaha

well there is a fast way to compare ... look for online images for the heatsink that comes with the extreme chip and compare t to yours , count the heat pipes (very important) , and the fans numbers and cooling fins ...

I think if your Notebook had the option to add an extreme cpu at purchase date , they would not use 2 different heatsinks ..

and try to contact them as well. I Think they will help.

do you have an image of your system open ?

Frank Trier · Jul 13, 2013

sna :

Frank Trier :

hahahaha

well there is a fast way to compare ... look for online images for the heatsink that comes with the extreme chip and compare t to yours , count the heat pipes (very important) , and the fans numbers and cooling fins ...

I think if your Notebook had the option to add an extreme cpu at purchase date , they would not use 2 different heatsinks ..

and try to contact them as well. I Think they will help.

do you have an image of your system open ?

I use this website to see all the specs for my build; because these are all the options I had when I bought it... not from this site though.

Link:http://

and if you need to i can take the panel off, the heat sink is small and always roasting, but I am guessing it is designed like that with one fan directly above the Processor chip blowing out.

sna · Jul 13, 2013

Frank Trier :

sna :

Frank Trier :

hahahaha

well there is a fast way to compare ... look for online images for the heatsink that comes with the extreme chip and compare t to yours , count the heat pipes (very important) , and the fans numbers and cooling fins ...

I think if your Notebook had the option to add an extreme cpu at purchase date , they would not use 2 different heatsinks ..

and try to contact them as well. I Think they will help.

do you have an image of your system open ?

I use this website to see all the specs for my build; because these are all the options I had when I bought it... not from this site though.

Link:http://

and if you need to i can take the panel off, the heat sink is small and always roasting, but I am guessing it is designed like that with one fan directly above the Processor chip blowing out.

man , that Sager has only GT555M

forget the whole thing man , don't pay $400 to upgrade and w/e

Just look at this and tell me what you think (hint GTX 770M)

http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=2000098978

Frank Trier · Jul 13, 2013

sna :

Frank Trier :

sna :

Frank Trier :

hahahaha

well there is a fast way to compare ... look for online images for the heatsink that comes with the extreme chip and compare t to yours , count the heat pipes (very important) , and the fans numbers and cooling fins ...

I think if your Notebook had the option to add an extreme cpu at purchase date , they would not use 2 different heatsinks ..

and try to contact them as well. I Think they will help.

do you have an image of your system open ?

I use this website to see all the specs for my build; because these are all the options I had when I bought it... not from this site though.

Link:http://

and if you need to i can take the panel off, the heat sink is small and always roasting, but I am guessing it is designed like that with one fan directly above the Processor chip blowing out.

man , that Sager has only GT555M

forget the whole thing man , don't pay $400 to upgrade and w/e

Just look at this and tell me what you think (hint GTX 770M)

http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=2000098978

RAM and Hard Drive are shit but yeah its really nice. I have an SSD in my Rig now so I'd have that and probably go up to 8 or 12Gb of RAM. $1100 probably... But I'm connected to this one. My plan was to spend a little on it this summer and then Get a nice PC to take over the hard work while I still get a Portable that's Decent.

sna · Jul 13, 2013

Frank Trier :

sna :

Frank Trier :

sna :

I use this website to see all the specs for my build; because these are all the options I had when I bought it... not from this site though.

Link:http://

and if you need to i can take the panel off, the heat sink is small and always roasting, but I am guessing it is designed like that with one fan directly above the Processor chip blowing out.

man , that Sager has only GT555M

forget the whole thing man , don't pay $400 to upgrade and w/e

Just look at this and tell me what you think (hint GTX 770M)

http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=2000098978

RAM and Hard Drive are shit but yeah its really nice. I have an SSD in my Rig now so I'd have that and probably go up to 8 or 12Gb of RAM. $1100 probably... But I'm connected to this one. My plan was to spend a little on it this summer and then Get a nice PC to take over the hard work while I still get a Portable that's Decent.

lol you are spending more actually .. sell yours for like $500-600 and put the $400 CPU upgrade with it and you will have a brand new super Haswell machine , with Sata 6G/s , Even if you don't sell yours , the GTX 770 is worth the difference it is 3 times faster than your old 555 ...
and you can move the SSD to it as well ...

I really don't recommend you paying $400 for new cpu and ignore this Toshiba ...

do it smart , sell yours and keep the SSD as well if you wish , and put the HD that comes with the Toshiba in the Sager .. and sell it with it.

that $1100 , you AAAARE paying with this upgrade you are planning. it is INSIDE.

Frank Trier · Jul 13, 2013

sna :

Frank Trier :

sna :

Frank Trier :

man , that Sager has only GT555M

forget the whole thing man , don't pay $400 to upgrade and w/e

Just look at this and tell me what you think (hint GTX 770M)

http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/cdetland.to?poid=2000098978

RAM and Hard Drive are shit but yeah its really nice. I have an SSD in my Rig now so I'd have that and probably go up to 8 or 12Gb of RAM. $1100 probably... But I'm connected to this one. My plan was to spend a little on it this summer and then Get a nice PC to take over the hard work while I still get a Portable that's Decent.

lol you are spending more actually .. sell yours for like $500-600 and put the $400 CPU upgrade with it and you will have a brand new super Haswell machine , with Sata 6G/s , Even if you don't sell yours , the GTX 770 is worth the difference it is 3 times faster than your old 555 ...
and you can move the SSD to it as well ...

I really don't recommend you paying $400 for new cpu and ignore this Toshiba ...

do it smart , sell yours and keep the SSD as well if you wish , and put the HD that comes with the Toshiba in the Sager .. and sell it with it.

that $1100 , you AAAARE paying with this upgrade you are planning. it is INSIDE.

Your totally right, I have some homework now. Thanks a Ton man, you really helped me out here. It's so hard to say goodbye though

sna · Jul 13, 2013

Frank Trier :

sna :

Frank Trier :

sna :

RAM and Hard Drive are shit but yeah its really nice. I have an SSD in my Rig now so I'd have that and probably go up to 8 or 12Gb of RAM. $1100 probably... But I'm connected to this one. My plan was to spend a little on it this summer and then Get a nice PC to take over the hard work while I still get a Portable that's Decent.

lol you are spending more actually .. sell yours for like $500-600 and put the $400 CPU upgrade with it and you will have a brand new super Haswell machine , with Sata 6G/s , Even if you don't sell yours , the GTX 770 is worth the difference it is 3 times faster than your old 555 ...
and you can move the SSD to it as well ...

I really don't recommend you paying $400 for new cpu and ignore this Toshiba ...

do it smart , sell yours and keep the SSD as well if you wish , and put the HD that comes with the Toshiba in the Sager .. and sell it with it.

that $1100 , you AAAARE paying with this upgrade you are planning. it is INSIDE.

Your totally right, I have some homework now. Thanks a Ton man, you really helped me out here. It's so hard to say goodbye though

you are welcome

, study well

Edit : and if you ever got the machine , make sure to take advantage of dual channel memory , use them in pairs .. that is 2x8 or 4x4

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