I3 - 330 2 13 ghz upgrade processor in laptop

[arclight_25]

I want to upgrade the processor in my Acer Aspire 5740. It currently has a i3-330M installed in it. Whats the fastest multi-core this machine can support?

Or where can I go to find an answer to the above question.

 

[phyco126]

Here ya go chap! http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/notebook/2009/acer/aspire/Aspire5740/Aspire5740sp2.shtml

Lists all compatible processors. Before installing a processor, be sure to update the laptop's BIOS to the latest (which can be found here: http://support.acer.com/product/default.aspx?modelId=1870 <--- under BIOS)