Replacing the processor on a laptop?

Question

Do it yourself

Hello!
Can you please tell me if it is possible to replace the processor with a 2860QM/2920QM/2960QM on an Asus G53SW laptop with a 2630QM processor without replacing the motherboard?

Answer 1

Given the graphics card, the gain in games will be minimal, if not noticeable at all. I would start by replacing the system HDD with a 120 Gig SSD and increasing the memory to 16 Gig with disabling the paging file. This will be visible both in the system and in the application. Good luck.

Answer 2

Most likely it is possible, the only thing is that the 2860QM comes in rPGA998B and BGA1224 versions. And the processors from the 29xx series have a thermal package greater than that of your 2630qm by 10W. Of course, the difference is small, but with a heavy load it may somehow affect, so during installation, you should pay attention to the joint between the radiator and the stone.

Answer 3

1. You can change it, and the difference in heat dissipation (in my opinion) is not such a problem. The fact is that this series has rather vigorous cooling, it should cope, the main thing is not to forget to put good thermal paste.
2. I don’t see the point in such an upgrade, because You will not see a significant increase in performance, the number Pi will be faster to calculate, and the archives are a couple of seconds faster to click.
If Core i3 were upgraded, I would still understand, but only for fun if.