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Laptop CPU upgrade possible?

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Hi!

My laptop is 1 year old, and now I'm unhappy about the CPU performance.

The laptop is Asus N53SV.
Chipset is Intel HM65 Express.
Installed CPU is Core i5-2410M.

Can I upgrade the CPU to e.g. Core i7-2635QM or better i7-2820QM off the e-bay?
The cpu-upgrade.com says it's compatible with the chipset.
I'm a bit worried that my current CPU dissipates 35 watts, while the quad-core's TDP is 45W - won't it overheat?

Thanks in advance!
Regards, Konstantin.
 
Only one sure way to find out.
How hot does your chip run now?
A quick look leads me to think that your board does not have the correct Socket for those i7s.

i7-2635QM: Sockets Supported FCBGA1224
i7-2820QM: Sockets Supported FCBGA1224, FCPGA988
i5-2410M: Sockets Supported FCBGA1023, PPGA988

Looks like a no go to me.
 
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Firs thing is to check to make sure that the processor is removable from the board. The best way to do this contact the laptop maker to check to see if they soldered the processor in. If possible then you can check on what the board and case will support the higher TDP of the quad core processors.
 
Ambient temp. here in the room: +28.5C
CPU cores when idle: +64C, +55C.
CPU cores under full load: both cores are +80C.

Measured with Oregon EW91 (ambient), SpeedFan (cores). Loaded with CpuBurn.exe

About sockets: here's some Intel guy saying the packages are different however the socket's the same: http://communities.intel.com/message/162610
There's version of my laptop with i7-2720QM, however when I bought it (a year ago) I didn't think I'll sell my desktop & move abroad :)
 
Would be easier and probably cheaper to sell your laptop and buy one with an I7. Upgrades are possible assuming the bios / chipset support it. heat issues usually arent a big deal if you correctly apply quality thermal paste.
 
buttons said:
Would be easier and probably cheaper to sell your laptop and buy one with an I7.
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Extra RAM is easy, however I've also replaced the TFT panel for better colors (to AUO B156HW01 V4).

buttons said:
heat issues usually arent a big deal if you correctly apply quality thermal paste.
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So, your opinion is that 10W increase from 35W to 45W is not a big deal, correct?
 
I say go for it if the system could be configured with an i7 there should be no temp issues, and no socket issues.

Worst case just make sure you can still return the chip if you can't get in installed or run into heat issues.
 
Nope, not with your current MoBo in there. You'll also have to get the i7 capable MoBo for your laptop model along with the i7. At that rate, I'll agree it's better to just sell what you have and put that money towards a different laptop with a factory installed i7.
 
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