Which type of processor i can update?
maciekmanc
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Ha, i have travelmate p243-m with intel hd 3000 and i3-2328m. I have plans to upgrade my processor. Is it possible? motherboad Model BA40_HC
Numer seryjny NBV7B110012411CA377600
BIOS InsydeH2O Version 03.72.18V2.23
Wersja SMBIOS V2.23
Data BIOS 2015-05-06
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Hi,
You can upgrade up to i5-3320m according to manual but I couldn't find anyone upgrading to this CPU, you have the latest BIOS, so you can upgrade to any of the following CPUs:
i5-3320m
i5-3210m
i5-3230m
https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Acer-TravelMate-P243-M/41507
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What about my GPU? Because intel hd 3000 comes with 2rd generation processors. If i will upgrade to 3rd generation,(all of i5 you recomended have intel hd 4000),could i have problems?0
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Hi,
You can not upgrade the GPU, it's soldered to the motherboard, yes, if you are concerned that Ivy bridge CPU won't work, you have to stick to Sandy bridge CPUs, you can safely upgrade up to i5-2540M.
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Core_i3_Mobile/i3-2328M.html
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So if i stick to sandy bridge could be better to find i7 instead i5, and what about quad core (i saw they have higher TDP 45 W instead 35 W as mine now, i assume it could be dangerous to put higher. So 3rd generation is possible but better stick to 2rd because of GPU? Thank you for your support.0
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No problem, 45W CPUs may or may not work, i7 CPUs also not guaranteed to work, yes it's better to stick to Sandy bridge CPUs to be on the safe side.0
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i bought i5 3340m works fine, happy user after upgrade0