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Laptop processor upgrade

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mrpaco

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I have a eMachines M5405 with a Mobile Sempron 2800+. For the price ($600 after rebate, whenever that gets here), it is a great machine, but it's performance leaves a little to be desired for things like Photoshop and Flash. I was wondering if it is feasible to upgrade the Sempron processor to a Mobile Athlon 64. Both processors use a socket 754 architecture, so a replacement should be possible. The only thing is - would it work?

P.S. I know this would DEFINITELY void my manufacturer's warranty, but I really don't care.
 
I wouldn't think it possible. Doesn't Athlon 64 need a different mainboard chipset to work properly, even if they're pin-compatible?
 
no, i but i think the thermal output on te A64 would be so much greater than the Sempron, so you'd have a much hotter laptop with much poorer battery life
 
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