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    5739G-6132 cpu upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by rockyou, Oct 7, 2009.

  1. rockyou

    rockyou Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have replaced CPU's on regular PCs but not yet for any laptops. I was thinking of buying this model but have concerns about the CPU performance. I was thinking if CPU is a bottleneck then next year just put in a P8700 and have a few questions?

    1. Is it fairly easy to upgrade the CPU on this model?

    2. Anyone know where I can find instructions or is it just simply pop-open the back and swap it out like you would on a regular desktop? (obviously clean off the thermal pad and put new paste)

    3. I am correct that replacement CPU support is indicated by that supported by the chipset?
    Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset.
    http://ark.intel.com/chipset.aspx?familyID=35515
     
    rockyou, Oct 7, 2009
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    rockyou Notebook Enthusiast

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    It has been almost a year since I posted that and did not have a performance issue. The problem I ran into is the T6500 is one of those rare CPU's that does not support virtualization.

    So my only option is either to upgrade the CPU since I really do not want to lay out for a new laptop already. As far as replacement CPU, am I restricted to what Acer lists on the website for the specs used for various versions of the 5739g listed below?

    I see they did not make any models with a P8800 but does anyone know if it is supported?

    The hard disk was fairly easy to upgrade on this model but have not attempted taking out the CPU yet. I assume I will need paste just like a regular desktop CPU? Anyone else here deal with this before on this or similiar Aspires?

    thx
     
    rockyou, Sep 24, 2010
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    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wow, apologies for the lengthy delay on getting an answer to you! Not often the forum drops a ball like that.

    No, you shouldn't be restricted to what Acer's got posted. Any non-Extreme dual-core on Socket P should work; that list is just what Acer's sold in their machines. They wouldn't specifically blacklist one CPU model when the next fastest or slowest of the exact same core and series would work just fine.

    I upgraded my CPU almost two years ago; simple disassembly, swap, and reassembly. I used thermal paste, and you should too. However, I haven't been able to find a service guide online for the 5739G, but this post has some pics of the machine with the buttplate off. The CPU is in the middle of the pic, under the copper heatsink; the thing to the right of it is an MXM-A card (yep, you can upgrade your GPU!).
     
    TehSuigi, Sep 24, 2010
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