UPGRADE Cpu on Asus X54HY-SX046V (Model: K54LY in Cpu-z).

[DuRoi]

My questions:

- Can i upgrade to processor i7-2640M (TDT 35W)?
- Can i upgrade to processor i7-2860QM (TDT 45W)?

- Have someone upgrade successful this computer model?

My main concern: Bios firmware microcode (latest 208).

My Specs:

Processor: I3-2330M - 2.20Ghz
Cache L3: 3MB
Chipset: Sandy Bridge (Rev. 09 by cpu-z).
South Bridge: HM65 (Rev. 05 by cpu-z).
AMI Bios version: K54LY 208 (21-12-2011 by cpu-z).
Package: Socket 988B rPGA (Socket G2).
Max TDT: 35W
Graphics: ATI HD6470M - 1024Mg
Memory: 8GB - Kingstone DDR3 - 1600Mhz (single channel).


Please reply to me, it´s for my mom.

Thank you.

 

[Petrossa]

Hi there
In theory, the chipset will support up to i7.
But that system only came out with up to the i3 it has now, so most likely you would not be able to go higher than that.

 

[DuRoi]

Hi,

Thank´s for reply Petrossa,

In theory yes, and i´m almost sure i can go at least for i7-2640M (TDT 35W), my big concern is the Bios microcode ...

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_%28chipsets%29/HM65_Express.html

"We" need empiric knowledge here

 

[Petrossa]

No kidding.
Wish you good luck. Don't know those particular systems enough to give a good answer.

Hi,

Thank´s for reply Petrossa,

In theory yes, and i´m almost sure i can go at least for i7-2640M (TDT 35W), my big concern is the Bios microcode ...

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_%28chipsets%29/HM65_Express.html

"We" need empiric knowledge here

 

[DuRoi]

Your answer is good and you try to help me, i thank you for that.

Wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy new year. 😉

 

[Petrossa]

Thank you, and to you.

Your answer is good and you try to help me, i thank you for that.

Wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy new year. 😉

 

[DuRoi]

For those interested Asus X54HY can be upgrade to processor i7-2640M with no problems.
Tested and working.