Barebones notebook for I7-720QM CPU

[alohascott]

I am looking for a notebook to put a I7-720QM cpu into.

I don't mind buying a used notebook with a low end processor that i can upgrade or a barebones kit.

can anyone help me find the lowest cost notebook i can put this CPU into?

 

[WR2]

Hello alohascott;

15.6" LED Barebone Notebook - Intel HM57 Express Chipset $346

If you're looking for other barebones kits or used models you want:
Mobile HM55 Express
Mobile HM57 Express
Mobile PM55 Express
Mobile QM57 Express

 

[alohascott]

thanks
that is great info.
are there any major difference between those chipsets?

 

[WR2]

I don't think there's anything to be concerned about.
You're probably very limited in finding any of the chipsets.

 

[WR2]

Lower price here: HP ProBook VZ246AV 15.6" LED Barebone Notebook

 

[alohascott]

well the hardest thing is finding any info on what is in each laptop.
If i see a used core i3 laptop (then i only need to buy chip not memory or hard drive)
I do not know if its possible to upgrade to i7
and i do not know how to find that info.

with a barebones notebook it would include everything except for the hard drive chip and memory?

would all of these chipsets be ddr3 or would some be ddr2?

also I have seen more then one notebook that said only for i3 / i5
why is that and how can i tell if that is the case for a notebook i might be looking at?

something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-U50F-Notebook-Manufacturer-Refurbished/dp/B0035J0DSW/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1320371085&sr=1-3

 

[htmilligan]

You go by socket type to choose your motherboard. The i7 720qm is socket PGA988.