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Are the processors the same in laptops that they are in desktops (provided they have the same number. I've located an AMD E2-2000, but the site talks a lot about soldering it in. Would the processor be the same if it fit a socket vs soldering? My computer's information lists a socket # BGA413.

I found an answer to this problem. The processor is up-gradable, but only to 1.75 GHz with an AMD E2-2000 processor. I even located one on Amazon. Problem is, it ships from Hong Kong. And the listing talks a lot about soldering it in place. I know the same processor is also used in laptops where...

MERGED QUESTION Question from oneshotdok : "gateway desktop cpu upgrade" Found a site and scanned computer. It says I have a series SX2110G. I am new to this, so I don't know if this is helpful. Can CPU be upgraded to something over 2GHz?

I have a Gateway ACPIx64-based PC with an AMD E1-1500 APU with Radeon HD graphics 1.48 GHz. Can it be upgraded to something over 2GHz? I found a site that scanned this computer for possible upgrades and it says I have a series SX2110G. But they were only interested in selling memory and hard...