Best CPU for thinkpad e540

[leon82003]

Does anyone know what is the most powerfull CPU for my thinkpad e540?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

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Question from leon82003 : "Best CPU for thinkpad e540"

Hi, Im wanting to upgrade the CPU of my thinkpad e540, What is the best CPU that would be compatable?

 

[Deleted member 217926]

Looks like that laptop was only available with a single CPU. I doubt it's going to be upgradeable. To be sure contact Lenovo or follow the support links here:

https://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/e-series/e540/

 

[jaslion]

Does anyone know what is the most powerfull CPU for my thinkpad e540?

It's not equipped to run anything higher than the basic dual core i5 it came with. It will not be able to deliver the power needed for a better cpu and will not be able too cool it properly. So basically thats a no.

 

[leon82003]

Thanx for the reply Jaslion, sorry I should have posted this sooner, this is my thinkpad and it came with the I7-4702MQ

https://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-thinkpad-e540-15-6-core-i7-4702mq-4-gb-ram-500-gb-hdd-20c6008qus/specs/

 

[jaslion]

Thanx for the reply Jaslion, sorry I should have posted this sooner, this is my thinkpad and it came with the I7-4702MQ

https://www.cnet.com/products/lenovo-thinkpad-e540-15-6-core-i7-4702mq-4-gb-ram-500-gb-hdd-20c6008qus/specs/

Odd I could only find models up to an i5. I've looked further and it seems that the 4702 is the best the laptop came with. So that pretty much means that thats the last safe to use cpu you can use. You might be able to get a better i7 to work but it can also have major issues. The difference between a better i7 and the one you have now will be quiite small so not really worth the investment.