Laptop CPU Replacement

[alizengin02]

Hi,

I have a HP G62 laptop. I can replace the cpu but i don't know what are my options to buy. I upgraded RAM to 16GB, and bought a new SSD. What can I buy for CPU.
I need a powerful CPU.

 

[USAFRet]

Need a LOT more info beyond "HP G62 "
What CPU is in it now?

"I need a powerful CPU " probably isn't going to happen. It will need to be compatible with the existing motherboard AND BIOS.
Only changeable within a small range, if at all.

 

[sizzling]

Even if you can change the cpu and the BIOS will support it you will most likely run into heat issues with any cpu that is noticeably more powerful.

 

[alizengin02]

Need a LOT more info beyond "HP G62 "
What CPU is in it now?

"I need a powerful CPU " probably isn't going to happen. It will need to be compatible with the existing motherboard AND BIOS.
Only changeable within a small range, if at all.

HP G62 B29ST i5 M460

 

[alizengin02]

Even if you can change the cpu and the BIOS will support it you will most likely run into heat issues with any cpu that is noticeably more powerful.

Is there any way to change cooling system?

 

[USAFRet]

HP G62 B29ST i5 M460

i5-460M.
https://ark.intel.com/content/www/u...core-i5-460m-processor-3m-cache-2-53-ghz.html

BGA 1288 or PGA 988. 10 years old.
The best CPU you might be able to maybe put in there would be a i7-920. Not a huge change.
http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket G1 (rPGA988A).html

 

[USAFRet]

Is there any way to change cooling system?

Not in a laptop.

 

[sizzling]

Is there any way to change cooling system?

Unless there is another version of that model that has a better cooler which you can swap in then no. Every laptop has its own cooler design.

 

[alizengin02]

Thanks for the help. Looks like it's time to build a new pc. I have a 2016 model Lenovo Ideapad but it wasn't enough for video processing so thanks again.

 

[robert600]

Hi,

I have a HP G62 laptop. I can replace the cpu but i don't know what are my options to buy. I upgraded RAM to 16GB, and bought a new SSD. What can I buy for CPU.
I need a powerful CPU.

It's hard to know what you mean by powerful?

The safest upgrade would probably be to the i7 - 640M - (same socket, micro-architecture and thermal design power) ... almost certain to work. Your current processor runs at 2.53 and will turbo to 2.8 GHz. The 640M runs at 2.8 and will turbo to 3.46 GHz. Looking at the turbo speeds that's like what ... a 23 - 24% increase in performance. Is that enough?

There are other upgrades using different micro-architecture and thermal design power) with higher speeds and quad core etc. but how likely they are to work with your bios, motherboard and cooling system is anyone's guess. Much riskier.

 

[robert600]

Assuming you're in the States, a 640M can be had for $50.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core...076758?hash=item3fe8e22e56:g:KEsAAOSw91pfWkMZ

There's cheaper ones from China but I wouldn't trust them.