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    CPU and GFX exchange

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by TheBartyBart, Dec 5, 2012.

  1. TheBartyBart

    TheBartyBart Newbie

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    Hi !
    I have Lenovo G560 and it is really good laptop, but I have a problem. It is office laptop (i didn't know it when I bought) and I want to exchange CPU and Graphic Card. I have some questions:
    1) Is it possible in this model ?
    2) Which CPU is the best for gamers (not too high price) ?
    3) Which GFX is the best for gamers (not too high price) ?
    4) How can I exchange this components ?

    ~TheBartyBart
     
    TheBartyBart, Dec 5, 2012
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  2. nakednakedguy

    nakednakedguy Notebook Guru

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    1) You can upgrade the CPU but not the GPU
    2) It's a 5 series chipset(HM55) here's a list of possible upgrades CPU-Upgrade: Intel HM55 Express chipset processor support
    3) There are no upgrades for your system, so you wont be able to turn it into a gaming laptop. But if you have a expresscard slot or mPCI-E you could setup an eGPU.
    4) The cpu is really easy, disassemble the laptop and remove the screws which holds the heatsink in place and turn the little lock to loosen the cpu and exchange them.
     
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    nakednakedguy Notebook Guru

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    According to datasheet there should be a express card slot. About the cpu I would choose an i7 with 4 cores. example: Intel Core i7-740QM Mobile processor - BY80607005259AA / BX80607I7740QM

    or: Intel Core i7-720QM processor - Mobile processor - BY80607002907AH / BX80607I7720QM

    They both should be quite affordable on ebay.

    About the eGPU read this thread: http://forum.notebookreview.com/e-gpu-external-graphics-discussion/418851-diy-egpu-experiences.html
     
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  5. alathon

    alathon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't see the point in upgrading the CPU in this system. For slightly more money you could just get a new system that outperforms your current one. The G series is a low-end, barely gaming capable series so you're just putting lipstick on a pig. Even if you did upgrade the CPU the gaming performance would barely, if at all, be better.
     
    alathon, Dec 7, 2012
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