What Should I Upgrade My Cpu Too
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JarlyX
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An i5 from the Sandy Bridge architecture. For example i5 2500K, but if you're going to render movies, 3D and much you should get more RAM and an i7.
whitejawz1
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JarlyX
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Ah, YouTube videos isn't that much. I think you can settle for an i5 if you don't do it like several times a week.
8 GB of RAM is pretty much standard nowadays, i suggest an upgrade to that.
whitejawz1
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replacing CPU on laptop? lol. your CPU is G2 socket typed, if you want powerful CPU - you'll most likely have to upgrade your motherboard, and, trust me, upgrading motherboard on laptops isn't worth it...
Here is the list of CPU's supported on G2 socket type motherboards: http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket G2 (rPGA988B).html
Here is the list of CPU's supported on G2 socket type motherboards: http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Socket G2 (rPGA988B).html
JarlyX
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whitejawz1
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Because if you decide to upgrade to a CPU of a different socket type than your motherboard supports - you will have to upgrade the motherboard. And motherboard for laptop usually costs $400-$500. With such a price, it's cheaper to buy a new laptop.
And again, check the list of CPU's supported by your current motherboard. If you find any CPU on the list that would match your requirements - then you are lucky.
Even then (among quadcores) the increased clockrate is minimal and not worth the effort/money.
whitejawz1
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No, you most certainly should not. Most laptop bios's will not even allow it without some type of reflash. The laptop coolers are made to remove a certain amount of heat, most do not overperform, so overclocking will result in overheating 9 times out of 10, which will shorten the life of your laptop.
whitejawz1
Mildly Menacing Medic
I Got This New Fan And It Makes My Computer Run Cold So I Was Going To Clock It Up To Make It A Bit Wormer
1) Try not to type a capital letter in front of every word you post
2) Upgrading a Laptop is virtually worthless. Your better off with just trying to sell the Lappy and buy a Desktop. From there, for your situation, a Sandy Bridge i5 or i7 would be great, but I suggest trying to bump yourself up to around 16 GB of RAM and a 1-2 Terrabyte HD, depending on your budget. With Fans, Antec has some quality product, so I suggest starting there.
2) Upgrading a Laptop is virtually worthless. Your better off with just trying to sell the Lappy and buy a Desktop. From there, for your situation, a Sandy Bridge i5 or i7 would be great, but I suggest trying to bump yourself up to around 16 GB of RAM and a 1-2 Terrabyte HD, depending on your budget. With Fans, Antec has some quality product, so I suggest starting there.
Summing it up: upgrading CPU on the laptop is usually a useless task. Just buy a new laptop. Even better - buy a desktop (especially considering the fact that you are working with the video), or buy some crazy-over-priced Alienware shit.
