Hello Everyone Need Processor Help

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enigmaz7

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Hi im new to this forum, I was on another one for 3 years and im looking for a new one for a new home. My question was the I just bought a Acer 5534, This computer is more then sufficient for what I will be using it for except the processor and HDD. I need to up the processor for sure, it is a socket S1, it currently comes with a 1.2 Dual Ghz and I want to up this to a 1.8, this is only 45 dollars extra The proccessor model is a TL 56. Will this create any issues with my laptop? Will it shorten the life of the laptop? and will it possibly cause it to blow?

If you have any good ideas for another processor type to drop in please let me know again, thanks.
 
Welcome to the forum enigmaz7!

Upgrading processors on a laptop is not quite as simple as on a desktop. Have you had any experience in doing this? Just checking as this is not a typical hobby of most people.

This laptop uses the newer ultra-low voltage L310 AMD CPU. I am not sure if that laptop's motherboard and chipset could handle the extra power draw from the TL56. It is possible, but you will loose some battery life and it will run hotter. The heat alone could be the Achilles heal of the whole setup since most slim laptops have very tight thermal tolerances as it is.

Also, since the L310 is one of AMD's Neo chips, it may well be soldered to the motherboard.
 
Ok, is there any thing I can do for this computer? I really like it, It has grown on me, I just bought this a week ago and everything else is great. I have looked into using the TL 68 and it looks like it would run about 90~ C and thats to much. I just need something past the 1.5Ghz line and that should be enough. I have had experience upgrading CPUs in laptops and it won't be very difficult.
 
Since you like that machine, I would suggest looking at the Acer Timeline series (which the 5534 takes after) where you can get more powerful options in a similar but more svelt form factor. On a budget machine like this, don't expect to get a lot of power out of it. They are designed to be lower end to be able to offer the lower price. While you can always try to upgrade this unit, it seems like your best bet would be to purchase the machine with the power you need instead.

If you are set on the upgrade path, the TL-68 would be a very long shot. The L510 is the bigger brother of the L310 in the Neo series. It runs at 1.6GHz with only a 7W TDP increase over the L310. You may still face the problem of the CPU being soldered to the motherboard. De-soldering CPUs can be fun, but it is not recommended.
 
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