cpu upgrade i3-2330M

[George Remus]

Hey guys,

Wondering if its possible to upgrade this cpu i3-2330M to a more powerfull modern cpu, or at least one that can handle more apps and such. The rig in question is a laptop with the following features:

Acer V3 771

i3-2330M - TDP 35W - Socket 988B rPGA 32 nm
MB: Type2 - Board Vendor Name 1; VA70_HC Sandy Bridge HM77

I got these from cpuz, and I've been reading through forums, some people seem to go with i7-3610QM, and says its OK, other with i7 - 2670, others just say it wont work at all.

So whats your take on this?
Can this laptop handle some more speed or I'm stuck with it?

Thanks in advance,
George

[DouglasBocard]

Hello friend,

I posted a similar question here on the forum too. (Http://www.cpu-world.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23479)

And also unable to answer.

So I decided to buy the i7 2630qm upgrade my notebook (currently i3 2310m). He has not arrived yet, but soon I will be with him and then tell you my experience. It might help you.

See you later.

Sorry my bad English.

[Guest]

Hey Douglas,

Okej, I haven't tried anything out yet, Im still stuck with my crappy cpu :/ Anyway if you make something happen, let me know, Im curious if it'll work, and hopefully it will. Thanks again, and let me know!

Thanks,
George

[gshv]

Just in case, here is a CPU support list for HM77 chipset with user comments:

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_%28chipsets%29/HM77_Express.html

Gennadiy

[DouglasBocard]

Hello friend,

I successfully replace my processor.

I made a small conclusion, it may be of interest to you.

Hug.

http://www.cpu-world.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23479