Intel hm65 how much RAM. Replacing the processor in a laptop. Upgrade of Intel 2nd and 3rd generation Core i7 processor. Processor package types

The possibility of replacing the processor depends on the specific laptop models, chipset (more precisely, the south bridge) and installed in a laptop processor!

Processors in the case rPGA can be replaced at home. Processors in the case fcBGA soldered on the laptop motherboard, their replacement is possible only with equipment for BGA (ball grid array) soldering.

Examples of laptop cooling systems with different thermal packages

Should be drawn attention, before replacing the processor with a more powerful one, check the compliance of the cooling system with thermal package the installed processor. A processor with an increased thermal design (TDP) will give additional load to the power supply of your laptop. In this case, it is recommended to purchase a power supply with increased capacity. Also, plays a significant role number of supply phases processor on the laptop motherboard. Often, the number of phases corresponds to number of chokes located near the processor socket (do not forget about the throttle, which is used to power the processor's integrated graphics).

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Design power

Thermal Design Power (TDP) refers to the average performance in watts when the processor is dissipating power (at base clock with all cores engaged) under a complex load as defined by Intel. Read the requirements for thermoregulation systems in the datasheet.

Terms of Use

Terms of use are the environmental and operating conditions arising from the context of use of the system.
Please refer to the PRQ for the terms of use for a specific SKU.
See Intel UC (CNDA website) * for current terms of use.

Available options for embedded systems

Embedded Options Available indicates products that provide extended purchase options for smart systems and embedded solutions. Product specifications and conditions of use are presented in the Production Release Qualification (PRQ) report. Please contact your Intel representative for details.

Graphics Output

Graphics output defines the interfaces available to interact with device mappings.

PCI support

PCI Support indicates the type of support for the Peripheral Component Interconnect standard

PCI Express Revision

PCI Express revision is the version supported by the processor. PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a high-speed serial bus extensions for computers to connect hardware devices to it. Different versions PCI Express supports various data transfer rates.

PCI Express Configurations ‡

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe available configurations PCIe lanes that can be used to bind PCH PCIe lanes to PCIe devices.

Max. number of PCI Express lanes

The PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signal pairs for receiving and transmitting data, and is the basic element of the PCIe bus. PCI Express lanes are the total lanes supported by the processor.

Total # of SATA Ports

SATA (Serial Data Interface Used to Connect Storage Drives) is a high-speed standard for connecting storage devices such as hard drives and optical discsto the motherboard.

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I / O (VT-d) ‡

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I / O complements the virtualization support in IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® (VT-i) processors with I / O virtualization. Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I / O helps users increase system security and reliability, and improve I / O performance in virtualized environments.

Intel® vPro ™ Platform Compliant ‡

The Intel vPro® platform is a collection of hardware and technologies used to create end-to-end business computing systems with high performance, built-in security, advanced management features, and platform stability.

Intel® ME Firmware Version

The Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) firmware leverages the platform's built-in management and security application capabilities to remotely out-of-band management of networked computing resources.

Intel® HD Audio Technology

Intel® High Definition Audio supports more channels and higher quality playback than previous integrated audio systems. In addition, Intel® High Definition Audio integrates the technologies needed to support the latest audio formats.

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology provides protection, performance, and expandability for desktop and mobile platforms. By using one or more hard drives, users can take advantage of improved performance and lower power consumption. When using multiple drives, the user gains additional protection against data loss in the event of a failure hard disk... This technology replaces Intel® Matrix Storage Technology.

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡

Intel® Trusted Execution Technology enhances secure command execution capabilities by hardware expansion of Intel® processors and chipsets. This technology provides security features such as measurable application launch and secure command execution for digital office platforms. It does this by creating an environment where applications run in isolation from other applications in the system.

Anti-Theft technology

Intel® Anti-Theft Technology helps keep your laptop secure if it is lost or stolen. To use Intel® Anti-Theft Technology, you must subscribe to an Intel® Anti-Theft Technology Service Provider.

ASUS A55VD-NB51 - 15.6-inch multifunctional laptop with processors Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge

Model ASUSA55VD-NB51 is one of the most recent 15.6-inch ASUS notebooks, which is equipped with a 3rd generation Intel Core i5 processor and mobile graphics from nVIDIA series GeForce GT 600.

In laptop ASUSA55VD-NB51 uses a dual-core Intel Core i5-3210M processor model that works with clock frequency 2.5 GHz (3.1 GHz with TurboBoost). The processor supports hyper-Threading technology and has 3 MB of L3 cache. Laptop ASUSA55VD-NB51 large volumes random access memory and hard drive - 6 GB DDR3-1600 MHz and 750 GB, respectively.

Despite the fact that nVIDIA graphics card GeForce GT 610M is the weakest in its series, it is still more powerful than the built-in Intel HD 4000 core. In addition, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 610M video card has its own 2 GB of video memory, which means that it will not create unnecessary load on system memory... 15.6 inch laptop LCD ASUSA55VD-NB51 a maximum resolution of 1366 x 768 is supported.

Among others important characteristics laptop ASUSA55VD-NB51 we can note the presence of a gigabit network controller, wireless wiFi adapter 802.11 b / g / n, two USB 3.0 ports and DVD SuperMulti optical drive.

At the moment the cost ASUSA55VD-NB51is $ 670.

Technical specifications:

	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU	Intel Core i5-3210M Dual Core (2.5 / 3.1 GHz, 3 MB L3 cache)
	Intel HM65 Express
Supported RAM	2 x SO-DIMM DDR3-1600 MHz
RAM, GB
Video card	NVIDIA GeForce GT 610M 2GB GDDR3
	15.6 "LCD (1366x768) with LED backlight
HDD	2.5 "SATA 750GB
	Gigabit network controller Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n
	1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x RJ-45 2 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 1 x 3-in-1 card reader 1 x headphone jack 1 x microphone jack
	Realtek ALC887 7.1 CH HD Audio 2 x speaker
Webcam, megapixels
Optical drive
Battery	6-cell 5200 mAh Power adapter: 19 V DC, 3.95 A, 75 W
Size, mm	382 x 254 x 3.3

15.6 '' Business All-in-One MSI Wind Top AP1612

MSI's line of professional all-in-one PCs has been replenished with another new product - MSI Wind Top AP1612. It is mainly intended for use in offices, shops, retail premises and other similar establishments.

MSI Wind Top AP1612 is based on a mobile platform previous generation (Intel Huron River), which nevertheless has a sufficient level of performance and consists of the recently introduced Intel Celeron B830 dual-core processor and Intel HM65 Express chipset.

The memory subsystem of the novelty is formed on the basis of one 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slot, which supports a maximum of a 4-gigabyte module. And at the heart of its disk subsystem is a 2.5-inch HDD with a capacity of 320 GB.

Multimedia capabilities mSI solutions The Wind Top AP1612 features a 15.6-inch HD anti-glare touchscreen monitor with integrated Intel HD Graphics, a pair of built-in speakers and a 0.3MP webcam.

Other important features of the new monoblock include:

support for two gigabit network controllers;

the presence of two external COM interfaces for connecting cash registers, barcode readers, machines for working with credit cards, etc.;

integrated Smart Card Reader, which allows you to perform the most common operations with credit cards: making online payments, transferring funds and others.

The novelty will go on sale with the installed operating system Windows 7 Home Premium. The summary technical specification of the MSI Wind Top AP1612 monoblock is as follows:

Announcement of the new monoblock MSI Wind Top AE2410G

The official announcement of a new monoblock, based on the Intel Huron River platform, has taken place. The novelty is equipped with one of the dual-core processors (Intel Core i3-2310M / Intel Core i5-2410M) and the Intel HM65 Express chipset.

The amount of RAM in the basic configuration of the model is 4 GB and it can be increased up to 8 GB. And the disk subsystem of the novelty is represented by a 3.5-inch HDD-drive with a capacity of 1 TB.

The multimedia subsystem of the solution includes:

23.6-inch Full HD display with optional touch capabilities;

3000 or optional NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M mobile graphics with 1GB DDR3 memory;

a pair of built-in speakers with a total power of 10 W, which are characterized by support for THX TruStudio Pro technology;

1.3 megapixel webcam with microphone;

optional TV tuner.

The set of external interfaces of the monoblock is nice to note support for high-speed USB 3.0 and eSATA ports. The novelty will go on sale with the installed operating system Windows 7 Home Premium complete with wireless mouse and keyboard.

Technical specification of the new monoblock

AMD Trinity mobile processors consume less power than Intel Ivy Bridge

In a comparison test between a presentation laptop with a mobile aMD processor Trinity and laptops ASUS N56VM (processor - Intel Ivy Bridge) and ASUS N53S (processor - Intel Sandy Bridge), the former worked much longer. A laptop with an AMD Llano processor also participated.

For the test, all notebooks were set to 100 km / m2 in brightness to equalize their power consumption in the display section. After setting these settings, it turned out that the brightness of the laptop with AMD Trinity became 40 percent of the standard, while for ASUS N56VM and ASUS N53S it became 25 and 45 percent, respectively. It should also be said that the laptop with AMD Trinity has a smaller battery compared to its opponents.

Based on the results, we can conclude that the laptop with AMD Trinity lasted 46% and 70% longer than the ASUS N56VM and ASUS N53S, respectively. It can be seen that AMD has worked very carefully on the Trinity processors, and in their energy efficiency they bypass both Intel's 3rd generation and 2nd generation processors, not to mention Llano.

AMD Trinity Presentation Notebook:

Brief technical specifications of notebooks:

	AMD's first Trinity laptop	Second AMD Trinity laptop
CPU	AMD A8-3500M 1.5 GHz	AMD A10-4600M 2.3 GHz	Intel Core i7-3720QM 2.3 GHz	Intel Core i7-2670QM 2.2 GHz
Video card	AMD Radeon HD 6620G and AMD Radeon HD 6630M	AMD Radeon HD 7660G	Intel HD Graphics 4000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M	Intel HD Graphics 3000 and NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
operating system	Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Windows 7 Ultimate x64	Windows 7 Professional x64	Windows 7 Home Premium x64

ASUS U46SM is the new ultra-thin laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M mobile graphics

New ultra-thin mobile computer officially took its place in the lineup of the company. It is based on the Intel "Huron River" platform, which is represented by one of the dual-core processors (Intel Core i3-2310M, Intel Core i5-2410M, Intel Core i5-2520M) and Intel HM65 Express chipset.

The RAM subsystem of the solution consists of two 204-pin slots, which support 4GB DDR3-1333 MHz SO-DIMM modules. The disk subsystem of the novelty consists of one 2.5-inch SATA HDD with a capacity of 500 or 750 GB.

At the heart of the multimedia capabilities of the model is a mobile video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M, which is paired with an integrated graphics core, a 14-inch HD-display with LED-backlight, built-in speakers with support for SonicFocus technology and a 0.3 megapixel webcam.

The mobile computer can use a 4 or 8 cell solution as a battery. In the latter case, the battery life increases to 10 hours. A summary of the technical specifications for the new laptop is presented in the following table:

First look at new laptop business class ASUS P31SG

ASUS unveils new 14-inch business laptop P31SG... It is based on the Intel Huron River platform, which in this case consists of a set system logic Intel HM65 Express and one dual-core mobile processors: Intel Core i3-2310M or Intel Core i5-2410M.

Also the model is equipped with:

Two DDR3 memory slots that support modules up to 8 GB in total.

One HDD with a capacity of 320 to 750 GB.

An NVIDIA GeForce 610M mobile graphics card that supports NVIDIA Optimus technology. Thanks to this, the system can independently choose the source for processing graphic information: the integrated graphics core Intel HD Graphics 3000 or the aforementioned mobile video card.

Integrated Altec Lancing speakers.

0.3 megapixel webcam with microphone.

A standard set of external interfaces, which includes USB 2.0, RJ-45, HDMI, D-Sub and audio outputs.

6 or 8 cell battery.

Additional advantages of the model include:

The use of an elegant case with a maximum thickness of 28.5 mm.

Supports Super Hybrid Engine technology to extend the time autonomous work until 10 o'clock.

Support for LoJack for Laptops and Intel Anti-Theft technologies, which will help to quickly locate the location of a lost or stolen laptop, as well as prevent intruders from using the information stored on it.

Presented in the following table:

First look at the new ZOTAC ZBox ID61 and ID82 mini computers

During CES 2012, ZOTAC unveiled a pair of mini-computers based on the Intel Huron River platform. New items were named and ID82... They are based on intel chipset HM65 Express and Intel Celeron 867 and Intel Core i3-2330M dual-core processors respectively.

At the moment it is also known that the models and ID82equipped with support:

two DDR3 SODIMM slots for installing RAM modules;

one 2.5-inch HDD / SSD drive;

integrated graphics core for processing video data;

network interfaces Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi (with an external antenna);

external uSB interfaces 3.0, USB 2.0, eSATA, DVI, HDMI and others;

multimedia card reader.

New items should go on sale in March this year. Consolidated technical specification of new mini-computers and ID82 is presented in the following table:

CPU	Laptop Samsung 300V5A-S07UA Universal assistant The Samsung 300V5A notebook is aimed at a wide variety of applications. In fact, this is an inexpensive, "popular" model. At the same time, the manufacturer did not skimp on components - this is a functional, very productive laptop. Appearance and design features The dark matte finish of the lid looks attractive: although the lid is plastic, its color imitates brushed brushed aluminum. An important advantage of the coating is its immunity to fingerprints - an important advantage if the owner has to take his laptop to meetings, presentations or on business trips. The shape of the body is attractive primarily with its clear, only slightly smoothed right angles. The lid does not have a locking latch, so the screen opens very quickly and effortlessly. Lifting the lid reveals an unusually large screen. However, this is only a visual effect: the screen here has a completely familiar 15.6 inches diagonally, but the display frame is very thin. It is because of the frame that the screen seems large. The thin frame also has a more practical plus: a laptop with a standard screen size fits into a smaller case, and a more compact device is more convenient to take with you. Samsung's build quality has long been at its best, so needless to say, the body elements are neatly assembled. Technical specifications: Laptop Model 15.6 "LED backlight, 1366 x 768 CPU Intel Core i5 2430M 2.4 GHz RAM 4 GB DDR3 1333 MHz Video card Nvidia GeForce GT 520MX, Optimus Technology HDD Optical drive 10/100/1000 Mbps Wireless communications Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n (up to 150 Mbps), Bluetooth 3.0 Card reader SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC Speaker Webcam Keyboard 103 keys Battery Power supply unit included Installed OS Windows 7 Home Basic 64 bit Dimensions, mm 366.9 x 240 x 31.6 First look at the new ASUS X44C laptop Another novelty has expanded the line of ASUS notebooks. It got its name and is intended for work, study and recreation. It is based on the Intel Huron River platform, represented by the Intel HM65 Express chipset and entry-level processors: Intel Celeron B800, Pentium B950, Core i3-2330M, Core i3-2350M. The solution has 2 GB or 4 GB of installed RAM, and the 2.5-inch storage capacity ranges from 320 GB to 750 GB. The multimedia capabilities of the novelty are based on the Intel HD Graphics integrated into the processor, a 14-inch HD-screen, built-in speakers from Altec Lansing and a 0.3 megapixel webcam with a microphone. Among the additional advantages of a mobile computer, it is pleasant to note the support of a number of useful technologies: Palm Proof - distinguishes between purposeful finger movement on the surface of the touchpad from accidental touching with the palm and locks the touchpad in the latter case. The novelty will go on sale with a pre-installed operating system Windows 7 Home Premium or Home Basic. Detailed technical specification table for the new laptop: A pair of new ASUS K43SM and K43SD laptops ASUS 'Versatile Performance' series of notebooks has officially expanded with two new models - K43SMand K43SD... Both new items are based on the Intel Huron River platform, which is represented by the Intel HM65 Express chipset and one of four processors: Intel Pentium B960, Core i3-2350M, Core i5-2540M or Core i7-2670QM. RAM system solutions and K43SDincludes two 204-pin slots that can support 4GB DDR3-1333 modules. The disk system of the new products is somewhat different from each other. In particular, a mobile computer can have one 2.5-inch HDD-drive with a capacity of 320 GB to 1 TB, while the maximum volume of an HDD solution for the model is only 750 GB. Both laptops feature integrated Intel HD Graphics and a mobile graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce 630 for and NVIDIA GeForce 610 for). This became possible thanks to NVIDIA Optimus technology, which independently selects the source for processing graphic information and can dynamically change it depending on the load level and battery charge. Among other advantages of solutions and K43SD note: The use of an aluminum body with a classic design that allows you to connect stylish look with ease and reliability of construction. Features a wide, ergonomic keyboard that uses a dust-repelling coating. Note that she received the IF Design Award. The presence of high quality speakers from Altec Lansig. Support for IceCool technology, which allows you to reduce the heating temperature of the outer surface of the case, designed to rest your hands. Palm Proof technology support. It distinguishes between purposeful finger movement on the surface of the touchpad from accidental palm touch and locks the touchpad in the latter case. Both new items will go on sale with a pre-installed operating system of the Windows 7 family. A detailed comparative table of the technical specifications of the new laptops and K43SD as follows: Exclusive ASUS N43SL Jay Chou Edition laptop now on sale Official announcement of the new laptop ASUS X54C ASUS 'Versatile Performance' series of notebooks has been replenished with another novelty, which has been named. This solution is designed for work, education and play. The model is based on the Intel Huron River platform, represented by the Intel HM65 Express chipset and one of the Intel Celeron, Pentium or Core i3 dual-core processors. The amount of RAM in the basic configuration of a mobile computer can be 2 GB or 4 GB, but at the request of the owner it can be increased to 8 GB. The drive uses one 2.5-inch solution, the capacity of which remains unknown. The multimedia capabilities of the laptop are based on the use of a 15.6-inch HD screen, integrated Intel HD Graphics, a pair of built-in speakers from Altec Lansing and a 0.3 megapixel webcam with microphone. The set of external interfaces of the solution includes only basic ports: USB 2.0, HDMI, D-Sub, RJ-45 and audio outputs. The novelty will go on sale with a pre-installed operating system Windows 7 Home Basic or Home Premium. A summary of the technical specifications for the new laptop is presented in the following table: operating system Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium CPU Intel Celeron / Pentium / Core i3 Intel HM65 Express RAM 2/4 GB DDR3-1333 MHz (8 GB maximum) Storage device Video system Integrated Intel HD Graphics Audio system Two integrated speakers from Altec Lansing + microphone Optical drive DVD SuperMulti / Blu-ray reader Network interfaces Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (optional) External interfaces 2 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 1 x HDMI 1 x D-Sub 1 x microphone 1 x earphone Webcam Card reader 4-in-1 (SD / MS / MS Pro / MMC) 4-cell Li-Ion (2600 mAh, 37 Wh) 378 x 253 x 35.6-37.2 mm ASUS U46 ultra-thin laptop is already on sale ASUS has launched a new ultra-thin laptop called U46... The novelty was announced in August and is characterized by compact dimensions (case thickness is less than 25.4 mm), as well as high performance. The model is based on a standard mobile processor of the Intel Core i5 series, which is paired with the Intel HM65 Express chipset. We also note the presence of up to 8 GB of RAM, a 320 GB to 750 GB HDD, an optical drive, a 0.3 megapixel webcam, an 8-cell battery and a standard set of external and network interfaces. For processing graphic information, the solution has an integrated Intel HD 3000 core, but some models have an additional mobile video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M. The summary table of the technical specifications of the new laptop is as follows: 14 "HD (1366 x 768) LED-backlit CPU Intel HM65 Express RAM up to 8 GB DDR3-1333 MHz SO-DIMM Storage device 320/500/640/750 GB SATA HDD (5400/7200 rpm) Video system integrated Intel HD 3000 Graphics / NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M Mobile Graphics (1GB DDR3 VRAM) Optical drive New 15.6 "GIGABYTE Q2532C Laptop The lineup of GIGABYTE laptops will soon be replenished with another novelty, which is called Q2532C... It is based on the Intel Huron River platform and has one of the Intel Sandy Bridge processors and motherboardbased on the Intel HM65 Express chipset. To install RAM, the model is equipped with two 204-pin slots that support 4 GB DDR3 modules. The disk system of the novelty consists of one 2.5 "HDD-drive, with a volume of 320 GB to 750 GB. The multimedia capabilities of the solution are based on the integrated graphics core Intel HD Graphics, 15.6 ”HD-monitor with LED-backlight, a pair of speakers with a total power of 4 W, a microphone, a 1.3 megapixel webcam and a card reader. The novelty will go on sale with a 6-cell battery and an installed operating system Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional. The detailed technical specification of the new laptop is presented in the following table: 15.6 "HD (1366 x 768) LED-backlit operating system Windows 7 Home Premium / Professional CPU Intel Celeron / Pentium / Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 (Sandy Bridge) Intel HM65 Express RAM 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slots (8GB maximum) Storage device 320/500/640/750 GB HDD (5400/7200 rpm) Video system Integrated Intel HD Graphics Audio system Integrated speakers with a total power of 4W + microphone Optical drive DVD Super Multi / Blu-ray (optional) Network interfaces Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS External interfaces 4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 1 x HDMI 1 x D-Sub 1 x microphone 1 x earphone Webcam Multimedia card reader 7-in-1 (SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC / MS / MS Pro / MS Pro HG) 6-cell Li-Ion Dimensions The body of the model is made of an alloy of magnesium and aluminum, so it is strong enough, lightweight and provides protection from unwanted stains and scratches. In this case, the total thickness of the laptop does not exceed 19 mm. The novelty will go on sale with the installed operating system Windows 7 Professional at an estimated price of € 1299. A summary of the technical specifications for the new laptop is presented in the following table: Model name 13.3 ”HD (1366 x 768) LED-backlit operating system 64-bit version of Windows 7 Professional CPU Intel Core i7-2620M (2 x 2.7 GHz) Intel HM65 Express RAM 4 GB DDR3 (maximum 8 GB) Storage device 160 GB SATA SSD Video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M (1024 MB VRAM) Network interfaces Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 External laptop interfaces 1 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI RJ-45 microphone headphones Webcam Card reader The fingerprint scanner To install RAM in a mobile computer, there is one 204-pin SO-DIMM slot, which supports a 4GB DDR3-1333 MHz module. The disk subsystem of the novelty consists of one 2.5 "SATA HDD-drive, the volume of which remains unknown. At the heart of the notebook's multimedia capabilities is the entry-level AMD Radeon HD 6470 mobile graphics card, 15.6 ”HD display, integrated speakers from Altec Lansing, microphone, webcam and card reader. Among the additional advantages of the solution, we note the support of some useful technologies: IceCool - allows you to reduce the heating temperature of the outer surface of the case, which is intended for resting hands; Power4Gear - automatically adjusts fan blade rotation according to workload and case temperature; The solution is based on the high-performance Intel Huron River platform, has an Intel HM65 Express chipset and a dual- or quad-core Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 processor line. They are paired with up to 8 GB of DDR3-1333 MHz SO-DIMM RAM, a 2.5 ”SATA HDD with a capacity of 320 GB to 750 GB, an NVIDIA Geforce GT 555M mobile video card, high-quality Bang & Olufsen Icepower speakers with SonicMaster technology support and 6-cell battery. In addition to the wonderful hardware, the mobile computer supports a set of additional technologies that improve the computing and multimedia capabilities of the novelty. Among them, the following should be noted: USB Charger + - speeds up the charging of devices that are connected to the USB port, even if the laptop is in a disconnected state;

A little about the processor socket

Socket g2, also referred to as rPGA988B, is Intel's processor socket for its second and later third generation Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7 mobile processor series and replaces the first generation mobile processors. Socket G2 processors are based on the Intel Sandy Bridge architecture and are made on a 32nm process technology, later for this socket were the processors of the improved Ivy Bridge architecture at 22nm. These processors use an internal QPI bus for communication between the cores and the onboard PCI-Express controller. The memory subsystem of Socket G2 processors can work at most in dual-channel mode at DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600, depending on the processor used.

Along with the new processors, Intel has released the 6th series of mobile chipsets for laptop motherboards: HM65, HM67, QM67, QS67 and UM67compatible with Socket G2 (rPGA988B). Then, in 2012, the 7th series of Intel mobile chipsets was released, with support for new processors on the Ivy Bridge core and partial support for previous processors on core Sandy Bridge. However, due to changes in the electrical interface of the Ivy Bridge core processors, they may not be compatible with motherboards based on the 6th series chipsets for the Sandy Bridge core processors. The 7th series of Intel mobile chipsets consisted of the following chipsets: HM70, HM75, HM76, HM77, QM77, QS77, UM77.

If you have a previous generation Intel Core i7 processor installed in your laptop (the processor model has an old, three-digit numerical marking), the upgrade of such processors is described in article on upgrading Intel processors of the first generation Core i7.

Processor case types:

In the processor specifications, on the Intel website, each processor has its case type. For the series of mobile Core i7 processors of the second and third generation, the following cases are found: PGA988, PPGA988, FCPGA988 and FCBGA1023, FCBGA1224. The number indicates the number of electrical contacts.

1. PGA (Pin Grid Array) - case with a matrix of conclusions. It is a square or rectangular case with located at the bottom pin contacts;
2. PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array) - this is a PGA package in plastic design;
3. FCPGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array) - one of the modifications of the PPGA package. In this case, the open processor die is located on the top of the case.
4. FCBGA (Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array) - is a PGA package in which the pins are replaced by solder balls... In this case, the open processor die is located on the top of the case.

Hence it follows that for the Socket G2 (rPGA988B) processor socket without a border as indicated in the specification the processor case, the main thing is to indicate PGA988 or PPGA988 or FCPGA988... They will all fit equally, whether PGA988, PPGA988, or FCPGA988. In other words, they are the same for us (Socket G2, aka rPGA988B).

However, Intel's second and third generation Core i7 processors were also available in chassis FCBGA1023 and FCBGA1224. Processors in the performance of FCBGA1023 and FCBGA1224 just cannot be replaced - such processors are tightly soldered to the motherboard using an array of balls.

Note: Some processors came in two packages, both in PGA988 (PPGA988, FCPGA988) and FCBGA1023. If your laptop has exactly such a processor and you do not know in which case, then I recommend that you first disassemble the laptop and make sure that your processor is not soldered to the motherboard (not FCBGA1023), but a regular Socket G2 processor in PGA988 (PPGA988, FCPGA988) package.

Choosing a replacement processor

So how do you choose a processor to upgrade? You need to choose so as not to make a mistake when buying and not to break your laptop by installing the “wrong” processor.

I will describe the main points to look for when choosing a processor:

1. Processor generation

The first thing to know is which generation your "old" processor belongs to. In other words, determine whether it is the second generation (Sandy Bridge 32nm process technology) for the 6th series of mobile chipsets or a newer generation (Ivy Bridge 22nm process technology) for the 7th series of mobile chipsets. This can be done by looking at the two processor lists below on this page. Having found your "old" processor in one of them, you will determine the generation of your processor. If you did not find your processor in any of these lists, it may be of a completely different generation (not the second and third) and you need to move on to another article, where replacements for other generations of processors are considered.

You will most likely need to choose a "new" processor within the same list of processors as your "old" processor. However, there is an exception when you have a second generation processor (Sandy Bridge) in your laptop, and the motherboard chipset is a 7th series, for the second and third generation processors. In this case, it will be possible to replace the processor with a newer generation processor from the list.

2.Motherboard chipset series

After determining the processor generation, you need to decide on the motherboard chipset. In other words, determine if the chipset belongs to the 6th series of mobile chipsets (HM65, HM67, QM67, QS67 and UM67) or the newer 7th series of Intel mobile chipsets (HM70, HM75, HM76, HM77, QM77, QS77 or UM77).

To pinpoint the chipset of the Matrinsky laptop motherboard, you will need to download any version of the program AIDA64 and look at it for information about the motherboard chipset - the name of the chipset. The photo below shows in which section of the program the name of the chipset is indicated:

We have the name in the photo north bridge (North Bridge) chipset as: Intel Ivy Bridge-E IMC... From this it follows that the laptop has a motherboard of the 7th series of mobile chipsets. For laptops with motherboards of the 6th series of mobile chipsets, the chipset will be indicated: Intel Sandy Bridge-MB IMC.

Once we know the chipset series, we will identify theoretical candidates from the list of processors. Please note that on motherboards 6 series chipsets will fit only processors from the processor list... But on motherboards of the 7th series of chipsets both processors from the list and some processors from the list are suitable.

3. Processor thermal package

The thermal design of the processor is one of the main limitations to consider. Having found our "old" processor in one of the lists, we look at its characteristics. The characteristics indicate such a parameter as TDP... Most processors have 35W. In other words, your processor can generate up to 35 watts of energy in the form of heat during its "hard" work.

Laptop manufacturers, when designing and manufacturing, usually calculate the laptop cooling system precisely so that it can remove this thermal energy from the laptop case and the processor, like the entire laptop, does not overheat. Overheating of the processor can lead to emergency shutdowns of the laptop power, reboots during operation and even damage to the laptop.

From here we draw conclusions. From candidates for "new" processors, it is better to remove those processors that have TDP higher than your "old" processorotherwise, after the upgrade, you can get processor overheating and all the ensuing consequences.

However, you can take a risk and choose a "new" replacement processor with a TDP larger by 10W compared to the "old" TDP. I would advise you to do this only if your "old" processor cooled well during "heavy" work and its temperatures were up to 55-60 degrees or lower - the cooling system coped well with cooling the "old" processor.

Advice: Do not be lazy and "search" Google for the existence of complete sets of your laptop with other, more powerful processors. Chances are, when you bought a laptop, these same laptop models were also sold with more powerful processors. Thus, you will find out if the cooling system is designed for such processors.

Note: By clicking on the cart image next to the processor name, you will be presented with an online store where you can purchase this processor. The prices are quite reasonable, the quality from Intel is up to the mark, hundreds and thousands of successful purchases and installations. Order and install! The store has a 100% refund in case of a failed purchase. Payment both with MasterCard / Visa and WebMoney is very convenient. Delivery to your postal office directly from China in 10-30 days (usually about 14 days).

List of Socket G2 (rPGA988B) Sandy Bridge processors, 32nm process technology

• Intel Celeron B710 - 1 core 1 thread, 1.6GHz, L3 cache 1.5MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B720 - 1 core 1 thread, 1.7GHz, L3 cache 1.5MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B730 - 1 core 2 threads, 1.8GHz, L3 cache 1.5MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988

• Intel Celeron B800 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.5GHz, L3 cache 1.5MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B810 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.6GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, PGA988
• Intel Celeron B815 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.6GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B820 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.7GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B830 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.8GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron B840 - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.9GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988

• Intel Pentium B940 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.0GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, PGA988
• Intel Pentium B950 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.1GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, PGA988
• Intel Pentium B960 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.2GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988 & PGA988)
• Intel Pentium B970 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.3GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988
• Intel Pentium B980 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.4GHz, L3 cache 2MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 2000, FCPGA988

• Intel Core i3-2308M - 2 cores 4 thread, 2.1GHz, L3 cache 3MB, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2310M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.10GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2312M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.10GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, PPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2328M
• Intel Core i3-2330E
• Intel Core i3-2330M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.20GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2332M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.20GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2348M
• Intel Core i3-2350M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.30GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i3-2370M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.40GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, PPGA988

• Intel Core i5-2410M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.30GHz @ 2.90GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i5-2430M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.40GHz @ 3.00GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i5-2450M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.50GHz @ 3.10GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i5-2510E - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.50GHz @ 3.10GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-2520M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.50GHz @ 3.20GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i5-2540M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.60GHz @ 3.30GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988

• Intel Core i7-2620M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.70GHz @ 3.40GHz, 4MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2630QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.00GHz @ 2.90GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2640M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.80GHz @ 3.50GHz, 4MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1023 & PPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2670QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.20GHz @ 3.10GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2710QE - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.10GHz @ 3.00GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 16GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2720QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.20GHz @ 3.30GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2760QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.40GHz @ 3.50GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2820QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.30GHz @ 3.40GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2860QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.50GHz @ 3.60GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2920XM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.50GHz @ 3.50GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 55W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-2960XM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.70GHz @ 3.70GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 55W, max 32GB DDR3 1066/1333/1600, Intel HD Graphics 3000, FCPGA988

For the vast majority of laptops based on 6-series chipsets, installation quad core processors instead of dual-core processors is impossible due to the high TDP of second-generation quad-core processors (Sandy Bridge). To upgrade the "weak" Sandy Bridge processor, I recommend choosing something from Core i5-2xx0M or i7-26x0M.

List of Socket G2 (rPGA988B) Ivy Bridge processors, 22nm process technology

• Intel Celeron 1000M - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.8GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron 1005M - 2 cores 2 threads, 1.9GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron 1020M - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.1GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988
• Intel Celeron 1020E - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.2GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 / L 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988

• Intel Mobile Pentium A1018 - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.1GHz, 1MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988

• Intel Pentium 2020M - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.4GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988
• Intel Pentium 2030M - 2 cores 2 threads, 2.5GHz, 2MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 2500, FCPGA988

• Intel Core i3-3110M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.4GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i3-3120ME - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.4GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 / L 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i3-3120M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.5GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i3-3130M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.6GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988

• Intel Core i5-3210M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.5GHz @ 3.10GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3230M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.6GHz @ 3.20GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3320M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.6GHz @ 3.30GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3340M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.7GHz @ 3.40GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3610ME - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.7GHz @ 3.30GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 16GB DDR3 / L 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3360M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.8GHz @ 3.50GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i5-3380M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.9GHz @ 3.60GHz, 3MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988

• Intel Core i7-3520M - 2 cores 4 threads, 2.9GHz @ 3.60GHz, 4MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3540M - 2 cores 4 threads, 3.0GHz @ 3.70GHz, 4MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1023 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3610QE - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.3GHz @ 3.30GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 1067/1333/1600, DDR3L 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3610QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.3GHz @ 3.30GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3612QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.1GHz @ 3.10GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 35W
• Intel Core i7-3630QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.4GHz @ 3.40GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3632QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.2GHz @ 3.20GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 35W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3720QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.6GHz @ 3.60GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3740QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.7GHz @ 3.70GHz, 6MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3820QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.7GHz @ 3.70GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3840QM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.8GHz @ 3.80GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 45W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCBGA1224 & FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3920XM - 4 cores 8 threads, 2.9GHz @ 3.80GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 55W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988
• Intel Core i7-3940XM - 4 cores 8 threads, 3.0GHz @ 3.90GHz, 8MB SmartCache, TDP 55W, max 32GB DDR3 / L / -RS 1333/1600, Intel® HD Graphics 4000, FCPGA988

For 7-series chipsets HM70for which Core processors are not supported, the recommended processors for installation are: Pentium 2020M and 2030M otherwise the laptop will shutdown after 30 minutes of operation.

For chipsets of the 7th series HM76, HM77 also recommend dual-core for installation i5-3xx0M, i7-35x0M, or quad-core i7-3612QM and i7-3632QM.

Features of Intel second and third generation Core i7 processors

Processors for Socket g2 can operate at frequencies up to 3 GHz in nominal mode.

Processors based on Sandy Bridge core, manufactured according to 32nm standards, have a PCI-Express 2.0 bus. But the processors on the Ivy Bridge core, produced according to the 22nm standards, have a newer PCI-Express 3.0 bus.

All processors have a graphics core. Graphics core is part of a common processor die.

Examples of successful processor upgrades:

1. I had a replacement Pentium B960 on Intel Core i7-3610QM... The first TDP has 35W and the second 45W, there is no difference in heat dissipation. The temperature at load is 62, at idle 39. To be honest, after the upgrade from Pentium B960 to Core i7-3610QM I saw the difference only in parrots, in all AIDA and a little when converting video. Well, still in the assessment windows performance The CPU had a score of 6.1 - 7.6.
2. I changed the processor to samsung laptop 300v5a, installed Intel Core i5-2540M... Works well.
3. Percent Intel Core i3-2350M works in ASUS X54H, you can take it!
4. Ordered Intel Core i5-2540M instead i3-2310M to your Acer. The processor is up and running.
5. Bought Intel Core i5-2430M for Dell Inspirion N5050 laptop, installation went smoothly!
6. All perfectly! Set Intel Core i5-2540M instead Pentium B960 on my Acer E1-531G.
7. Installed Intel Core i5-2540M in the Lenovo G570 laptop. The performance index of Windows 7 has grown from 4.9 to 7.1.
8. Bought Intel Core i5-2540M... The percent itself got into the Lenovo B570e without any problems. Everything started up without any problems.
9. Changed the processor in the laptop Samsung np300e4a-a01ru c Pentium B940 on Intel Core i5-2540M... Everything is working.
10. Took Intel Core i5-2540M to replace i3-2350M, laptop asus K53SM, wound up without problems. The difference in performance is visible by eye. Hotter than i3 by 7-10 degrees.
11. Set Intel Core i5-3230M on Lenovo g780, the laptop just flies now.
12. Set Intel Core i5-2540M in return Pentium B960, Acer E1-531G laptop, works much faster, started without BIOS firmware. It doesn't get too hot, TDP 35w, the built-in cooling copes.
13. Intel Core i5-2540M installed on Samsung RV520 instead of i3-2310M. Everything works, but under load with TurboBoost in LinX it heats up, sometimes falling into a slight throttling.
14. Put Intel Core i7-2760QM in HP 4530s - works fine.
15. CPU Intel Core i5-3230M got up like a native on Lenovo Z580.
16. Set Intel Core i5-2540M on Lenovo B570e instead of Celeron B800... It got up without problems, only it heats up more than Selerone, up to 75 degrees under load.