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Heezea   11-07-2009 at 05:55:56 PM

Hi, i have a VAIO laptop, it's a great machine but I'm thinking about putting a better CPU in there Is this even possible? Currently it has a Intel Core2 Duo p8400 @ 2.26 Ghz. The motherboard is a ICH9M. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

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Bronze CPUs badge jsc   11-07-2009 at 06:04:28 PM
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A P8400 is about $220 from newegg. Anything better will cost more. Significantly better will cost much more.

It's probably not worth it.

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warmon6   11-07-2009 at 06:10:54 PM
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it is possible. maybe, although it maybe very difficult to obtain (and expensive) a better moblie cpu and even if you can get it the cpu, the laptop may not run with it. it probably better to get a new laptop if you want want more cpu power.


Message edited by warmon6 on 11-07-2009 at 06:13:45 PM
------------------------------ I blow up your reality and make my own. :gun:
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tortnotes   11-07-2009 at 09:47:07 PM
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^ Agreed. If you did determine that the notebook would support a better CPU and had the cash to buy one, you'd still have to disassemble the entire machine to get to the processor. In 90% of notebooks, this also voids the warranty.
Of course, you could have a computer repair shop do this if you're not comfortable working inside a laptop.
It's definitely possible, just expensive and difficult.

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