Question Asus laptop CPU upgrade

[Chthome Lui]

Hi,

I currently using asus laptop with K45VM model, and using i5-3210m cpu with 2 cores and 4 threads. Can i upgrade my cpu to i7-3610qm that have 4 cores and 8 threads since it's has same socket and tdp?

Thanks!

 

[delaro]

It uses a PGA socket so yes you can upgrade and that unit sold with a i7 3610QM so it supports it. Be aware though you would be going from a 35W to a 45W CPU so battery life is going to be shorter.

 

[Chthome Lui]

Okay then, I'll try that cpu. And i don't care about battery life, cause my battery life is already dead, and i using my laptop fully plugged. Thanks for your answer btw