Upgrade your laptop's processor from a 35W chip to a 45W or 55W model
Upgrade your laptop's processor from a 35W chip to a 45W or 55W model
It won't function properly if the cooler isn't compatible—it won't fit. This laptop is designed specifically for its own hardware, so no better cooler will work. If you plan to upgrade the CPU, you must keep it at 35 watts or consider selling it for a used model.
It includes an HM77 express chipset on the motherboard, which means it could work with a 45w or 55w CPU. Here are the relevant links: HM77 Express Compatibility page and Pentium 2020m CPU Upgrade details.
You actually have something impressive here. It’s clearly tailored just for you, not a generic model. It won’t work with a 45w chip and should only run on a 35w i3 i5 or i7.
I understand the "big tube" marketing, but what you're pointing out is that it's bigger and includes extra copper for NVIDIA GPU transistors, Intel Integrated GPU, and CPU areas. The cooler I described is for the Acer E1-571g (an upgraded version of E1-531g) and its heat sink covers more copper than the one in stock, allowing it to handle at least 45W CPUs. Note: I also found someone who successfully runs a 3940XM on the same board (Acer EA50_HC_CR, a higher model). You can check the benchmarks here:
- Acer E1-571g (3940xM): https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/31020618
- Acer E1-531g: https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/47075555
The cooling solution remains unchanged. Including additional heatpipes to move more heat to the heatsink won't instantly improve its performance. It only speeds up heat transfer, allowing quicker cooling but not preventing overheating. This particular laptop was never designed for 45W CPUs, regardless of the model.
User benchmarks confirm it performed poorly due to overheating. It will definitely overheat and slow down further. In the worst scenario, it may shut down due to thermal issues. It would be better to choose a CPU compatible with your laptop or consider another device. This approach won't save you money or time.
In short, the laptop failed to meet expectations and will likely fail under higher loads.
It's your first experience with that benchmark, and I'm not sure if it's problematic or unreliable. Do you have any other websites or benchmarks you'd prefer? Also, I'm trying to upgrade my old laptop to a 45W CPU (i7 3630QM) so it can run at its full potential. Compared to the 35W model, this one is more affordable and avoids the high cost of a new laptop or an expensive entry-level desktop that might not perform as well.