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    Ideapad Y530 is cpu upgradeable?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by cpt_jr, Nov 25, 2009.

  1. cpt_jr

    cpt_jr Notebook Consultant

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    okay i have a decent amount of experience replacing parts ect, but on the y530 i am unsure as to what cpu's it will support, any clue? looking for like 2.6 ghz or greater. could i get a couple of cpu model numbers that will work?

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    cpt_jr, Nov 25, 2009
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  2. Stewie Griffin

    Stewie Griffin Notebook Consultant

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    whats the model of your motherboard?
     
    Stewie Griffin, Nov 25, 2009
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  3. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    what type of cpu are you after?
     
    lead_org, Nov 25, 2009
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    More than likely you'll void your warranty in doing so if you care. Upgrading to a faster hard drive or SSD is money better spent from a performance perspective.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 25, 2009
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    niithegoat, Nov 26, 2009
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