Upgrading intel core duo 2 to i7??

[Guest]

ok so i have a toshiba satellite m500 and i want to upgrade it in a few months to a faster cpu i have a core duo 2 t6600 can i upgrade to the i7?? and also does anyone know if it can handle ddr3 ram

 

[NathanSuite]

Because the slot types for a Core 2 Duo(LGA775) is different from a Core i7 (LGA1136/1366) slot, you cannot simply replace the CPU. You will have to replace the motherboard as will.

 

[trnddwn33]

You will also have to likely replace the RAM as well, since i'm sure you're rocking DDR2 with that setup. The I7 mobo will utilize DDR3. But since this is a laptop the chance of being able to swap all that out isn't very likely.

 

[nau4nik]

and the better solution is to sell that laptop and buy a new one

 

[coasterman]

You cant simply buy any component for any PC. They have different sockets, speeds, and compatabilities. You are best off not upgrading PCs until you realize that.

 

[abhishekk89]

instead of updating this and that... i'd rather suggest u go with a new laptop...