hp g7 upgrade cpu
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voltoid27
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Without extensive BIOS modding it's not possible to upgrade to Ivy Bridge (ix-3xxx) from Sandy Bridge (ix-2xxx) on laptops, so that rules out the 3612QM. The 2630QM might work, but due to the higher TDP (and HP's bad reputation for designing awful cooling systems) I wouldn't go that route either. The i7-2640M is the best CPU I'd recommend for that laptop, as the TDP is the same 35W.
Most everyone would agree with voltoid27 that jumping from a 35w processor to a 45w is not advisable.
Having said that, I have done exactly that with a couple of G6s (they had amd processors) and have had no problems whatsoever. I run them pretty hard. Soooooo ... if it were me .... I'd say wtf and pop that 2630 in. The superior performance of the quad core will amaze you! Just be sure to get high quality thermal paste and thoroughly clean the entire fan assembly and the funny little filter thingy on the air inlet. Download a good temp monitoring program to keep an eye on things (I like core temp (free) because it allows you to put the cpu temp reading right on the task bar). I think you'll find high temps are not an issue - your battery won't last quite as long on a charge though.
Having said that, I have done exactly that with a couple of G6s (they had amd processors) and have had no problems whatsoever. I run them pretty hard. Soooooo ... if it were me .... I'd say wtf and pop that 2630 in. The superior performance of the quad core will amaze you! Just be sure to get high quality thermal paste and thoroughly clean the entire fan assembly and the funny little filter thingy on the air inlet. Download a good temp monitoring program to keep an eye on things (I like core temp (free) because it allows you to put the cpu temp reading right on the task bar). I think you'll find high temps are not an issue - your battery won't last quite as long on a charge though.
I doubt you would need it but I guess it couldn't hurt (I really don't know how effective they are - it doesn't seem to me that they are actually getting much air to where it needs to be). I think you will find that as the cpu temp approaches 75 C, the laptop's fan will switch from low speed to high speed - the cpu temp will then start dropping and when it gets to about 55 C the fan will switch back to low speed.
What is the room temperature of where you are using your laptop and what kind of temps does the cpu reach under load as it is now? Has it been used extensively in a room where people smoke?
What is the room temperature of where you are using your laptop and what kind of temps does the cpu reach under load as it is now? Has it been used extensively in a room where people smoke?
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