What processors are compatible acer c7 chromebook

[jcashman72]

Im trying to find a faster processor to go with my acer c7 chromebook. what would be my best options.

 

[anxiousinfusion]

The socket that your Celeron processor is affixed to is FCBGA1023. It is very likely that your processor is soldered directly to your motherboard and cannot be changed.

If you honestly need more CPU performance, you should probably get a different computer.

 

[lazyboy947]

u bought a chromebook lol i wouldnt expect the cpu to be in a socket, and if u want better performance should of went with a better cpu like an i5/i7 laptop. And yes to upgrade cpu u will most likely need a new pc

 

[anxiousinfusion]

Unless OP is insanely skilled with a soldering iron. We're not trying to rag on you, jcash. It's just that the Chromebook was designed for internet browsing, not enthusiast tinkering.

 

[lazyboy947]

Agree'd with anxious

 

[ShaneMizrahi]

But if you have the money, you could replace the motherboard and the cpu, right?

 

[jaguarskx]

It would have to be a motherboard designed to fit into that specific Chromebook model. Therefore, it is unlikely there will be any other possible solution... unless you commission a team of engineers to specifically design and test a motherboard for you that will work with Google's Chrome OS. I'm thinking this will cost slightly more than buying a new Chromebook or laptop.

 

[ShaneMizrahi]

Well, do you know if your running linux in it, could you get into the MSR and overclock it slightly from like 1.1GHz to about 1.4GHz?

 

[Spencer Sprague]

Well, do you know if your running linux in it, could you get into the MSR and overclock it slightly from like 1.1GHz to about 1.4GHz?

can I do this and then revert to chrome OS and keep the gains in processing? what are the risks of overclocking it? how hard is this to do it?