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Intel i3 to i5 on my laptop

NachiketOfficial

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Aug 21, 2015
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Hello Guys,
I was wondering if I can upgrade my
HP 15-ac042TU Notebook from 4th Gen i3 4005U processor to i5 processor. If yes what will be the pro's and con's.
 
Solution
No all Intel U cpus are soldered to the motherboard. You cannot upgrade it. Get a ssd instead. A ssd would make more of an impact than an i5 would have anyway.
No all Intel U cpus are soldered to the motherboard. You cannot upgrade it. Get a ssd instead. A ssd would make more of an impact than an i5 would have anyway.
 
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