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policechiefwiggum



Joined: 07 Jan 2014
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:40 pm    Post subject: Advice on upgrading CPU Reply with quote
Hi All,

I'm not a complete noob to upgrading PC (Done plenty of RAM and added the odd PCI Card. HOwever, CPU's always confuse me!

I've downloaded Speccy and my CPU specs are below

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Intel Core i3 380M
   Cores   2
   Threads   3
   Name   Intel Core i3 380M
   Code Name   Arrandale
   Package   Socket 989 rPGA
   Technology   32nm
   Specification   Intel Core i3 CPU M 380 @ 2.53GHz
   Family   6
   Extended Family   6
   Model   5
   Extended Model   25
   Stepping   5
   Revision   K0
   Instructions   MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel 64, NX, VMX
   Virtualization   Supported, Enabled
   Hyperthreading   Supported, Disabled
   Bus Speed   133.0 MHz
   Rated Bus Speed   2394.5 MHz
   Stock Core Speed   2533 MHz
   Stock Bus Speed   133 MHz
   Average Temperature   63 °C
      Caches
         L1 Data Cache Size   2 x 32 KBytes
         L1 Instructions Cache Size   2 x 32 KBytes
         L2 Unified Cache Size   2 x 256 KBytes
         L3 Unified Cache Size   3072 KBytes
      Core 0
      Core 1


Is it possible to put any processor in to my motherboard that has the same socket config or is it a bit more in depth than that? as a guide i was considering something like this - http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Core_i5/Intel-Core%20i5%20Mobile%20I5-580M%20CP80617005487AD%20(BX80617I5580M).html

THanks for your Advice

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
You left out the most important piece of information. Specifically, your motherboard. Once known, CPU compatibility can be determined by looking at the mobo support specs.
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policechiefwiggum



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
DOH! Thanks, Motherboard details below

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Motherboard
   Manufacturer   FUJITSU
   Model   FJNBB06 (On Board)
   Chipset Vendor   Intel
   Chipset Model   Havendale/Clarkdale Host Bridge
   Chipset Revision   02
   Southbridge Vendor   Intel
   Southbridge Model   HM55
   Southbridge Revision   05
   System Temperature   85 °C
      BIOS
         Brand   FUJITSU // Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
         Version   Version 1.17
         Date   03/12/2010
      PCI Data
            Slot PCI-E
               Slot Type   PCI-E
               Slot Usage   Unknown
               Data lanes   x1
               Slot Designation   ExpressCard-1
               Characteristics   3.3V, PME
               Slot Number   0
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gshv



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 4:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here is a CPU support list for your chips:

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_%28chipsets%29/HM55_Express.html

You shouldn't have problem upgrading to Core i7-620M/i7-640M. You can't upgrade to quad-core processor if you don't have a discrete GPU in your laptop.

Gennadiy
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policechiefwiggum



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fab, Thanks gshv Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2014 2:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Did you manage to upgrade it because I have to same motherboard and I am hoping to upgrade it??
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