Thinking of Upgrading CPU on a Laptop. This possible?

[Sunday Ironfoot]

I have an Asus VX2S laptop (the Lamborghini one). It currently has an intel T7500 (Merom) 2.2GHz CPU, and I was thinking of upgrading it to a T7800 2.6GHz CPU, and was wondering if this is possible with laptops? I have observed the following:

* I am able to to gain physical access to the CPU and remove it
* The CPU I am upgrading to is from the exact same range as the one I have now (T7XX series , Merom).

I'm thinking because the CPU is in the same range I should be OK, but before I bite the bullet, is there anything in need to watch out for? Any major increase in power consumption and heat, or do these remain roughly the same?

Cheers!

 

[fffblackmage]

I don't think there are any potential problems. They have same specs except the multiplier. They have the same TDP, so I wouldn't expect any significant increase in heat.

 

[TurtleCrusher]

Honestly, you wont get much of a benefit from upgrading. there is an extremely small real world difference between the two. its like upgrading from a radeon 4850 to a radeon 4850 OC model. its not going to bring you the performance you are hoping out of it.

 

[Bateluer]

I think its technically possible for you to upgrade the CPU, but its not really a cost effective upgrade. Unless you're able to get the new CPU for dirt cheap, I'd save the money for a replacement PC down the line.

 

[RU482]

in your case, definately not worth it...

If you had this laptop and upgraded to this CPU, then it is justified (esp if you can get the CPU for ~$45, and sell the 2650e for ~$20)