Looking at upgrading an old laptop from a Core Duo to a Core 2 Duo. This laptop does have socketed processors, and can take an upgrade, and I have disassembled plenty of laptops for repair and upgrade before, so we can get those caveats out of the way.
When I have upgraded processors on laptops before, I have always made sure everything matches as much as possible, including TDP, but there is a difference in this one. The original processor is 31w, and the upgrade processor is 35w. I don't think that the 4w difference will be a problem, but I wanted some input before I purchased the processor. Anyone know if the threshold of the cooling solutions in laptops are so limited that the 4w difference will cause problems?
If no one knows, I'll purchase the processor and test it myself, and report back.
When I have upgraded processors on laptops before, I have always made sure everything matches as much as possible, including TDP, but there is a difference in this one. The original processor is 31w, and the upgrade processor is 35w. I don't think that the 4w difference will be a problem, but I wanted some input before I purchased the processor. Anyone know if the threshold of the cooling solutions in laptops are so limited that the 4w difference will cause problems?
If no one knows, I'll purchase the processor and test it myself, and report back.