can i add a more better cpu to my toshiba c660-1f1

[Ryan_121]

can i add a more better cpu to my toshiba c660-1f1 it has a intel core i3 2.52 ghz and it's has a 64 bit processor, with 4gb o

 

[Ecky]

Possibly, but I don't think you'll get a CPU that's significantly faster, so it probably won't be worth your time. An i5 or i7 will have a little extra clockspeed, but I would not drop in a CPU with a higher TDP or you'll risk overheating and throttling.

 

[geofelt]

Laptop processors can rarely be upgraded.
I do not know about your particular unit.

But, if you can upgrade the hard drive to a ssd, your performance will improve markedly.

 

[Chicano]

The PGA988A CPU socket doesn't have many options or significant CPU improvements. It would probably benefit more with 8GB of RAM (4GBx2) and a SSD or at least a SSHD (hibrid drive).

http://www.toshiba.co.uk/discontinued-products/satellite-c660-1f1/
http://www.seagate.com/products/laptop-mobile-storage/laptop-internal-drives/

 

[Rogue Leader]

The processor is removable in that motherboard, so yes you could upgrade it. That said, computer stores do not sell laptop processors, so aside from buying used it would be tough to get a replacement. The other issue is many times the board is limited to certain processors that were available for it, so while a processor may fit, it may not work. Could be a gamble.

 

[Chicano]

List if supported Processors
http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket%20G1%20(rPGA988A).html

Socket PGA988 compatible CPUs... As you can see in the chart, the most you could improve on CPU performance would be less than 20%.
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Core_i7_Mobile/i7-640M_(PGA988).html

In my opinion, 20% is not worth the expense... you could get a used item such as those included in this page, but I don't think the marginal improvement or added TDP temp risk would be worth $50-$80
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-580M-2-66-Processor/dp/B0045FZN9Y

Correction: Those CPUs priced from $50 to $80 are new.. used ones are priced much lower... TDP compatibility is all good as long as you stick to the models included in the http://www.cpu-upgrade.com list.