Looking for a CPU upgrade for lenovo g510...!!!

[abroshan]

Hi i have a lenovo g510 laptop with IntelCore i3-4000M CPU 2.4GHz processor. I wanted to know whether I could upgrade the cpu to an i5 and i wanted to know whether my motherboard will support it..??!! kindly update...!!



This is my processor detailed report :

Manufacturer GenuineIntel
Description Intel64 Family 6 Model 60 Stepping 3
Architecture x64
# of Cores 2
Current Clock Speed 2400 MHz
Current Voltage 8.
Level 2 Cache 256 Kb
Level 3 Cache 3072 Kb
Processor Id BFEBFBFF000306C3
Revision 15363


Thanks & Regards

 

[njsullyalex]

Here is a list of CPUs that will fit into the PGA-946 socket of your laptop. Since your CPU is not soldiered to the motherboard, it is upgradable. Check to make sure your PC's thermal system and voltage regulators can handle the CPU and that the CPU is supported by the BIOS before upgrading.

http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket_G3.html

 

[abroshan]

Will this upgrade be supported by the motherboard and how can you check that the CPU is supported by the BIOS. I am sorry, I am not familiar with these...!!

Thanks & Regards

 

[njsullyalex]

Will this upgrade be supported by the motherboard and how can you check that the CPU is supported by the BIOS. I am sorry, I am not familiar with these...!!

Thanks & Regards

No problem! Upgrading a laptop can be trickier than a desktop for a multitude of reasons, but you can definitely squeeze a little more power out of yours. Here is the link to a BIOS update for your laptop.

https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/lenovo-g-series-laptops/lenovo-g410-notebook/downloads/ds040384

Be careful not to turn off your laptop during the update - it will brick your motherboard!

EDIT: After looking around on the internet, all CPUs on that list should be compatible with your laptop.

 

[abroshan]

Hi again,

Those where great solutions earlier. It helped me a lot. A big thanks....!!!

I would like to one more thing as I am having an i3 in my current situation. If I upgrade to an i7, will there be a need to change the cooling fan..?? Or is there anything like that upgradation..??

Thanks

 

[abroshan]

Hi,

I am going for the i7 4700MQ.... Will this be supported by my chip-set..??
If it supported by my motherboard, will i need a new cooling fan....All suggestions are highly appreciated..!!

Thanks & Regards
Roshan