Is it possible to upgrade i3 370M?

[Andrea H]

Hi,

I'm a newbie, so am not sure exactly what information you will need to answer my question but I will put as much as I have and try find anything else needed.

I have a Dell Inspiron One 2310 which has a i3 370M processor. I really want to upgrade this to something faster but have not been able to find anything confirming if I can, and what I can upgrade too.

I know the following:-

CPU
Code name: Arrandale
Max TDP: 25.0 W
Package: Socket 989 rPGA
Technology: 32 nm
Spec: Intel Core i3 CPU M 370 2.40GHz

Mainboard
Make & Model: Dell 0XGMD0
Chipset: Intel Hacendale/Clarkdale Host Bridge
Southbridge: Intel HM57
LPCIO Nuvoton NCT6771

Bios is Dell A04

Recently tried to upgrade my RAM but it was a bit of a long winded process due to the A04 BIOS not allowing me to change the MHz, so am wary that this might be another long winded process as that seems to be standard for Dells.

Any help and advice would be much appreciated.

Thank you in advance,
Andrea

 

[Karsten75]

http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket%20G2%20%28rPGA988B%29.html

 

[digitaldoc]

The Dell One 2310 is an all-in-one system. The processor is a mobile part, and uses 35 W of power.

These two factors work against a CPU upgrade. These all-in-ones are more like appliances, and like most notebooks, there is no upgrade path other than to toss it and start again.

 

[Andrea H]

http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket%20G2%20%28rPGA988B%29.html

Hi,

Thanks for that, but am a bit concerned that I can't see my M370 processor on that list! All those i3 processors seem to have 4 digits and then a letter but mine is showing as a letter and 3 digits. But as I said, I'm a newbie so am sure that you can see something I can't!

Also, how do I establish which processor is compatible with my motherboard?

Thanks again

 

[Andrea H]

The Dell One 2310 is an all-in-one system. The processor is a mobile part, and uses 35 W of power.

These two factors work against a CPU upgrade. These all-in-ones are more like appliances, and like most notebooks, there is no upgrade path other than to toss it and start again.

Thanks for the answer. This may be true for my model, I don't know for certain, but I have been able to find other Inspiron Ones that can be upgraded and even youtube tutorials on how to do so, but not for my exact model.

For some reason my version of the model has an i3 but as far as I can find, most versions have an i5, which I have been able to find out can be upgradable. I've even found that a slightly earlier version that can have its CPU upgraded. The machine works absolutely fine so I really would not want to "toss it", I'd just like to future proof it for a bit longer.

 

[digitaldoc]

There is no future proof. You would not be able to find a CPU that old new, and even and i5 or i7 from that era will not be much of an upgrade compared to something more modern.

 

[Andrea H]

OK, well I'm not so keen to toss my perfectly functioning computer as you seem to be, nor am I keen on spending £1000+ on a new one, or contributing to the local landfill.

The computer isn't slow, it just isn't lightning fast. When compared with my work issued laptop that is 4 months old and according to the IT Dept. "packing" there is not a lot of difference in speed. But then I'm not using it for anything more taxing than the internet and Office.

So whilst I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my question, I'll still wait and see what other answers I get, as from what I understand from the research I've done, an upgrade is not outside the realms of possibility, its more a matter of finding the appropriate upgrade.

 

[digitaldoc]

OK, well I'm not so keen to toss my perfectly functioning computer as you seem to be, nor am I keen on spending £1000+ on a new one, or contributing to the local landfill.

The computer isn't slow, it just isn't lightning fast. When compared with my work issued laptop that is 4 months old and according to the IT Dept. "packing" there is not a lot of difference in speed. But then I'm not using it for anything more taxing than the internet and Office.

So whilst I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my question, I'll still wait and see what other answers I get, as from what I understand from the research I've done, an upgrade is not outside the realms of possibility, its more a matter of finding the appropriate upgrade.

I understand completely. I have older gear that still works, and I keep it running to get my money's worth out of it. However, I would not recommend spending serious bucks on an upgrade, that will be only of small benefit, when that same money can be put towards something current, and ultimately much better.