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    Upgrading IdeaPad Y550's CPU

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bernieyee, Aug 15, 2009.

  1. bernieyee

    bernieyee Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has upgraded the Y550's CPU. It runs on an Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset/CH9M I/O Controller Hub, and that is supposedly optimized for a T9400.

    I know some of them out there run on the P7350 & P8600 compared to the more common T4200/T6400/T6500, but I haven't seen anything higher than those.

    Thanks
     
    bernieyee, Aug 15, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Assuming that the CPU is swappable in that computer, you will be able to upgrade to any Socket P CPU, including the ones on this parts page.
     
    namaiki, Aug 15, 2009
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