T T-Y Estimable Dec 13, 2014 1 0 4,510 Dec 13, 2014 #1 My PC is running a bit slow as i'm editing photos and rendering images. i was wondering if it is possible to upgrade it from an i3 to a low end i5?
My PC is running a bit slow as i'm editing photos and rendering images. i was wondering if it is possible to upgrade it from an i3 to a low end i5?
Solution bignastyid Dec 13, 2014 Not easily, it uses a BGA cpu meaning its soldered to the motherboard. That model shipped with multiple cpu options so you could replace the motherboard for one that has the faster i5 or i7 cpu already soldered on. http/www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-VivoBook-S400C-Intel-i5-3317U-1-7GHz-SR0N8-Motherboard-60NB0060-MB2060-/181418050926?pt=Motherboards&hash=item2a3d5bc56e
Not easily, it uses a BGA cpu meaning its soldered to the motherboard. That model shipped with multiple cpu options so you could replace the motherboard for one that has the faster i5 or i7 cpu already soldered on. http/www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-VivoBook-S400C-Intel-i5-3317U-1-7GHz-SR0N8-Motherboard-60NB0060-MB2060-/181418050926?pt=Motherboards&hash=item2a3d5bc56e
i7Baby Dignified BANNED Jul 25, 2012 2,277 0 13,960 Dec 13, 2014 #2 Yes it should be possible. Get one from your motherboard's CPU Support List (Google it). Upvote 0 Downvote
T ThatVietGuy Distinguished Nov 6, 2007 955 0 19,910 Dec 13, 2014 #3 Depending on the specs, the CPU is soldered into the motherboard and you won't be able to upgrade it. But from a quick Google search, the two available CPUs so far are BGA, which means replacing them is next to impossible. Upvote 0 Downvote
Depending on the specs, the CPU is soldered into the motherboard and you won't be able to upgrade it. But from a quick Google search, the two available CPUs so far are BGA, which means replacing them is next to impossible.
bignastyid Splendid Moderator Jun 19, 2011 3,148 60 26,840 Dec 13, 2014 Solution #4 Not easily, it uses a BGA cpu meaning its soldered to the motherboard. That model shipped with multiple cpu options so you could replace the motherboard for one that has the faster i5 or i7 cpu already soldered on. http/www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-VivoBook-S400C-Intel-i5-3317U-1-7GHz-SR0N8-Motherboard-60NB0060-MB2060-/181418050926?pt=Motherboards&hash=item2a3d5bc56e Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Not easily, it uses a BGA cpu meaning its soldered to the motherboard. That model shipped with multiple cpu options so you could replace the motherboard for one that has the faster i5 or i7 cpu already soldered on. http/www.ebay.com/itm/Asus-VivoBook-S400C-Intel-i5-3317U-1-7GHz-SR0N8-Motherboard-60NB0060-MB2060-/181418050926?pt=Motherboards&hash=item2a3d5bc56e