Looking to upgrade MSI laptop from i5 to i7 Core

[ronnieron812]

Thinking about upgrading my MSI CX61-2QC from the i5-Core to the i7-Core...so could someone please tell me what is the highest and/or best i7-Core I could upgrade to and possibly a link with more info? I thank you in advance for your time and assistance in regards to this matter. Ron

 

[fabiodrm]

you cant upgrade your laptop processor.
it comes with a build-in hardware parts.

you can change your memory stick, HD to SSD but not your processor.

 

[Karsten75]

you cant upgrade your laptop processor.
it comes with a build-in hardware parts.

you can change your memory stick, HD to SSD but not your processor.

Most often that is correct, but this particular processor is PGA, so it should be upgradeable, no? However, issues such as BIOS, etc. remain unanswered.

 

[dudeman509]

I've done CPU upgrades on an Arrandale (1st gen I-series) Dell laptop and several Core 2 laptops.

As another poster said, you will first need to figure out if it is a PGA or BGA socketed chip in your computer. The more recent the computer, the more likely that it's a soldered-in chip. However, if said model also ships with an i7 processor in some configuration, you may have a chance that it's a socketed CPU.

Also keep in mind that if the laptop comes with a 2-core CPU, its cooling system and/or motherboard will probably not support running one of the 45W 4-core HQ I7 CPUs. It will overheat extremely easily or not run whatsoever (BIOS/Motherboard). I went from a i5-450m to a 2-core i7-640m that can turbo boost nearly 1 GHz higher, and turbo boost is limited by heat at times, despite still being a 35w TDP CPU.

 

[ronnieron812]

you cant upgrade your laptop processor.
it comes with a build-in hardware parts.

you can change your memory stick, HD to SSD but not your processor.

 

[ronnieron812]

You studied on this particular model? Just curious....

 

[hang-the-9]

From Notebook check "In some countries, the CX61 is offered with even more powerful hardware options - the notebook can be equipped with a Core i7-3630M and a GeForce GT 645M "

If you know you can replace the CPU, then look for that i7-3630M and try it.

 

[ronnieron812]

From Notebook check "In some countries, the CX61 is offered with even more powerful hardware options - the notebook can be equipped with a Core i7-3630M and a GeForce GT 645M "

If you know you can replace the CPU, then look for that i7-3630M and try it.

. Thank you!

 

[beckbruns]

@ronnieron812

Did you end up successfully upgrading the processor?

 

[danielmcateer]

From Notebook check "In some countries, the CX61 is offered with even more powerful hardware options - the notebook can be equipped with a Core i7-3630M and a GeForce GT 645M "

If you know you can replace the CPU, then look for that i7-3630M and try it.

. Thank you!

But the i7-3630m is a socket g2 cpu, if u have a cx61 2pc 499us like i do, it has a g3 4th generation socket type, im thinking about trying the i7 4610m cpu.... hesitant to buy it though bc i believe it is a quad core, and idk if it will work

 

[danielmcateer]

I guess I'll be the guinea pig on this one. I'm about to order the Intel Core i7-4610M 3.00GHz 4MB Dual Core Socket G3 Laptop CPU Processor SR1KY, on e-bay. I will let you know what happens

 

[dudeman509]

I guess I'll be the guinea pig on this one. I'm about to order the Intel Core i7-4610M 3.00GHz 4MB Dual Core Socket G3 Laptop CPU Processor SR1KY, on e-bay. I will let you know what happens

4th gen CPUs only work in 4th gen motherboards. Wasn't sure if that's clearly what you have or not; the OP mentioned 3rd generation processors.