Upgrading CPU on Mid-End Gaming Laptop

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Wayne501

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Hello, I have a HP 15-an051dx gaming notebook with these specs:

Star Wars Special Edition
Intel Core i7-6600U 2.6Ghz (3.1 TB)
NVIDIA GeForce 940M 2GB
Intel HD Graphics 520

I want to upgrade my CPU (no, it's not soldered, it's socketed) to an Intel i7-6700K. I'd like to know if it is compatible with my laptop. If it isn't, which processor should I get with the capability of the 6700K. Thanks.
 
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bignastyid
Thats the problem everything about the model you posted shows BGA only cpus and requires a replacement motherboard with the CPU attached or a rework station an extensive exprience with desoldering and resoldering BGA sockets.

Heres a list if other bga1356 cpus http://www.cpu-world.com/Related_CPUs/BGA1356_Skylake.html . However the 6600u is the fastest with an 18w tdp the faster cpus have a higher tdp and are likely not supported. Good luck.
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Justin Millard

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Putting in an SSD or upgrading RAM to 16GB would be much more beneficial than upgrading CPU in that system. You won't notice much of a difference with a CPU upgrade.

Hard to tell if you can go above a U series chip without creating more problems due to more heat and power draw than the computer is designed to cope with.
 
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Wayne501

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A possible heat problem would be avoided since I have both a powerful cooling pad and air vacuum. Would you know if there is a way to solve a power drawing issue? And also this upgrade is so I can effectively run Planet Coaster (https://www.planetcoaster.com/).
 
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bignastyid

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Thats the problem everything about the model you posted shows BGA only cpus and requires a replacement motherboard with the CPU attached or a rework station an extensive exprience with desoldering and resoldering BGA sockets.

Heres a list if other bga1356 cpus http://www.cpu-world.com/Related_CPUs/BGA1356_Skylake.html . However the 6600u is the fastest with an 18w tdp the faster cpus have a higher tdp and are likely not supported. Good luck.
 
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