Can I use me old CPU in my new rig? and will be good for gaming

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Jacob Hofmeyer

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I have a Core i5-2430 CPU @2.40 GHz in my laptop which I used for some gaming like garry's mod and CS:GO ect. and I was wondering if I could take that and put it in my new rig and will it be good for running games? in specific Arma 2-3 Med-high doesn't need to be amazing this is my 1st gaming PC
 
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No; the i5-2430M is a mobile processor for use in laptops and mobile systems; chances are that the processor is actually soldered to your laptop's motherboard, and even if it is actually socketed, there are no motherboards avaialable that will accept a Socket G2 mobile processor and also work for the purposes of a gaming rig. There are some made, but they're intended for embedded/low power systems.

Sorry. You'll need to buy a processor for your new desktop rig.
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No; the i5-2430M is a mobile processor for use in laptops and mobile systems; chances are that the processor is actually soldered to your laptop's motherboard, and even if it is actually socketed, there are no motherboards avaialable that will accept a Socket G2 mobile processor and also work for the purposes of a gaming rig. There are some made, but they're intended for embedded/low power systems.

Sorry. You'll need to buy a processor for your new desktop rig.
 
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Jacob Hofmeyer

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Thank you very much. I couldn't find an answer everywhere online :p you saved me a lot of time.
 
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