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Yes, you can replace the i5-480M with the i7-2760QM in your laptop.

Yes, you can replace the i5-480M with the i7-2760QM in your laptop.

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Beffyla
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05-19-2023, 08:26 AM
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You're looking to boost your HP ProBook 4720s by switching to a quad-core processor. The system indicates it only supports the first-generation chipset, but you're considering using a second-gen processor. You might need to check if there are any workarounds or if the hardware can be modified to accommodate a newer CPU.
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Beffyla
05-19-2023, 08:26 AM #1

You're looking to boost your HP ProBook 4720s by switching to a quad-core processor. The system indicates it only supports the first-generation chipset, but you're considering using a second-gen processor. You might need to check if there are any workarounds or if the hardware can be modified to accommodate a newer CPU.

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DeadpoOol
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05-19-2023, 11:37 AM
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Would 840qm fit? It only handles 620m and seems to fall short. They claim 1333mhz RAM but I'm using 8GB at 1600mhz, which doesn’t add up. My current CPU (480m) also isn’t compatible.
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DeadpoOol
05-19-2023, 11:37 AM #2

Would 840qm fit? It only handles 620m and seems to fall short. They claim 1333mhz RAM but I'm using 8GB at 1600mhz, which doesn’t add up. My current CPU (480m) also isn’t compatible.

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Inezze009
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05-20-2023, 12:52 AM
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Task manager shows 1600MHz, but you're unsure about CPU-Z. You might start with the 740QM since you own it, and if that's fine, the 840QM could also be a good option.
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Inezze009
05-20-2023, 12:52 AM #3

Task manager shows 1600MHz, but you're unsure about CPU-Z. You might start with the 740QM since you own it, and if that's fine, the 840QM could also be a good option.

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Wastingman
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05-20-2023, 08:30 AM
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You already have a 720QM unit—just proceed with that and keep it if it performs well. It’s only slightly worse than the 840QM version.
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Wastingman
05-20-2023, 08:30 AM #4

You already have a 720QM unit—just proceed with that and keep it if it performs well. It’s only slightly worse than the 840QM version.

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05-24-2023, 10:42 PM
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You're looking for a significant improvement in performance. The numbers you provided show a substantial jump from 1.86 to 3.20, indicating a notable enhancement.
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BlurryFqce
05-24-2023, 10:42 PM #5

You're looking for a significant improvement in performance. The numbers you provided show a substantial jump from 1.86 to 3.20, indicating a notable enhancement.

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