Core i7-3632QM (35W) in Dell E6230

[Azuma Hazuki]

So, I may be purchasing the 12.5" Dell Latitude E6230 soon to replace my ancient Lenovo T500. This machine uses socketed Ivybridge dual-core chips with a TDP of 35W.

As I run Gentoo, I am very interested in getting as much CPU power in one place as possible. The i7-3632QM is a quad-core/eight-thread CPU with the TDP of the usual 2c/4t models.

Will I be able to stick it inside the E6230 and have a tiny powerhouse?

 

[Burpo]

Not the i7-3632QM (according to Dell)
Processor Options: Intel® Core™ i3, i5 and i7 processors up to i7-35x0M
https://www.dell.com/downloads/global/products/latit/dell_latitude_e6230_spec_sheet.pdf

 

[tweakboy]

How much does this cost ? ty

 

[JWade]

actually, a better reason why you cant is because on the e6230 the processor is soldered to the motherboard, no processor upgrading. that's why I went with the e6420 as opposed tot he e6220 (e6220 has soldered on processor too).

 

[Azuma Hazuki]

Okay, I did *not* know that. I suppose it makes sense to save on Z-height for the 12" ones but still...

 

[tweakboy]

Have it installed lol