Replace i3 with i7 in a notebook

[sl33tz0r]

I have a Packard Bell - TS11HR with a 32nm i3 2310m on a G2 socket. The i3 has Intel 3000HD graphics. I want to replace it with this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-i7-3630QM-2-40GHz-6M-5-0GTS-SR0UX-OEM-/111074750767?pt=CPUs&hash=item19dc92312f I see it is a 22nm chip with intel 4000HD graphics

Will the mobo support this CPU?

 

[sl33tz0r]

according to this they are on the same socket
http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket%20G2%20(rPGA988B).html

only the TDP is different: 35w vs 45w

sorry, new to forum, did not see the reply button

 

[darren0000]

First off they aren't socket compatible so it wouldn't work, second the CPU is soldered to the MB so it would be extremely difficult. Its not doable sorry

soldered to the motherboard? aren't all current motherboards apart from atoms have sockets? you can upgrade a cpu in a laptop. a faster i3 will work aslong as the socket is the same.

 

[darren0000]

its called a socket for a reason lol

 

[darren0000]

are ball grid array (bga)

are they? how? my acer aspire 5720 was a laptop and I replaced the cpu by unlocking the cpu and taking it out the socket. I then replaced it with a compatible faster cpu

 

[darren0000]

if it was bga it would state bga and not a socket

 

[darren0000]

onboard gpu (graphics processing unit) will be bga, but as for the cpu if it states ''socket'' it can be changed.

 

[sl33tz0r]

according to this they are on the same socket
http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket%20G2%20(rPGA988B).html

only the TDP is different: 35w vs 45w

sorry, new to forum, did not see the reply button

It doesn't even matter though, its nearly impossible to replace laptop CPUs.

onboard gpu (graphics processing unit) will be bga, but as for the cpu if it states ''socket'' it can be changed.

The iGPU is on the same die and the CPU. Removing/ replacing one would replace the other. It is soldered

Indeed the CPU is not soldered, it sits on a G2 socket and I pasted a link earlier with all G2 compatible CPUs. What worries me is a different TDP and whether or not the motherboard will support it.

 

[sl33tz0r]

the iX chips have CPU and GPU together

 

[darren0000]

the iX chips have CPU and GPU together

hahah yes they are on the same die lol I was talking old skool hehe

more watts will just mean more battery usage and heat

 

[darren0000]

you may also get a faster ram depending on the cpu ram speed

 

[sl33tz0r]

you may also get a faster ram depending on the cpu ram speed

Will it not overheat, given the current thermal design (which may be only enough for the i3)?

 

[darren0000]

you may also get a faster ram depending on the cpu ram speed

Will it not overheat, given the current thermal design (which may be only enough for the i3)?

when they designed it they took into consideration cpu upgrades. now......taking in mind they took into consideration cpu upgrade and made the socket compatible with a 45 watt cpu it will be fine. you wont generate much more heat that it will overheat past the cpu tdp and shut off (cpu protection).

 

[darren0000]

a good 45w cpu will outperform a poor 35w cpu both on performance and heat......so it all depends on the cpu stepping. just throw the new cpu in the laptop (remember to apply thermal paste) and if you notice heat issues try and download software to control the fans and keep them on full speed all the time.

 

[sl33tz0r]

Thank you darren, you have been very helpful, I will upgrade soon and keep you informed if you wish.

Another question, I have seen an empty spot on the mobo, where the video card should be. can I install a videocard into it? I mean I know it's a pain, but has anyone ever managed to?

 

[darren0000]

you can also match both cpus and bring up the operating tempetures and compare specs, this will deffo answer you question.

 

[darren0000]

whats the model of you laptop?

 

[sl33tz0r]

whats the model of you laptop?

PB TS11HR
default specs: i3 2310m with intel 3000HD 4gb 500gb

 

[sl33tz0r]

really satisfied with it, so I replaced HDD with OCZ vertex 4, ram with 8gb (manufacter specs say 8 is max. suported)

Now Im really interested in a i7 QM and hopefully some nvidia graphic card if possible

 

[darren0000]

ocz vertex ssd drives are great, will improve you performance greatly.

just upgrade you i3 to the highest it can go.

you cannot get a i7 as its a different socket.

I would suggest you build a pc as it is much better. look at my one to the right.

 

[darren0000]

case-nzxt phantom board-sabertooth 990 fx amd fx 8120 stock antec kuhler 620 4gb corsair vengeance 1600 MHz 60 gb ocz vertex 2 boot only 1tb wd black main storage amd hd 6670 Samsung writer asus blu ray 550w corsair modular psu windows 7 ultima

 

[darren0000]

no matter what cpu you get you really wont notice a huge diff from i3-i7 in a laptop

 

[darren0000]

email me anytime for assistance as I will help you build or choose any part you need

remember select me for the answer lol

 

[sl33tz0r]

case-nzxt phantom board-sabertooth 990 fx amd fx 8120 stock antec kuhler 620 4gb corsair vengeance 1600 MHz 60 gb ocz vertex 2 boot only 1tb wd black main storage amd hd 6670 Samsung writer asus blu ray 550w corsair modular psu windows 7 ultima

well I am a laptop guy lately, I love building desktop PCs but I need mobility these days so it's not an option. The vertex 4 is a beast indeed! I created a 1gb ram disk for the %temp% folder to prevent it from wearing out. Also I have disabled the swap file for the same reason.

The overall benchmark numbers are not that big (except for the hdd of course) but real life performance is a wonder. Nothing I know runs faster than this thing. I have a lot of service and servers running on it, and I tried launching Photoshop, Dreamweaver, 3DSMax, Eclipse, Firefox and Chrome ALL AT ONCE. It did not freeze for a second, they all opened as usual, took about 4 to 5 seconds to open all, while the PC was very responsive as usual. Very happy with my current configuration, although I would want an i7 aboard and maybe some video.

 

[sl33tz0r]

yeah, I will select your answer, as soon as I figure it out thanks for the help mate, have a nice day