topic vpceb1soe upgrade from i3 to i7? in PCs & Accessories https://community.sony.de/t5/pcs-accessories/vpceb1soe-upgrade-from-i3-to-i7/m-p/251083#M37006 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hello,</P><P></P><P>Is it possible to upgrade from an i3 to an i7 processor in the vpceb1soe model? Also, would it be worth it cost wise and is it it a straight forward operation, or does it require a pro?</P><P></P><P>Many thanks in advance!</P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:07:31 GMT alimacca 2011-09-30T08:07:31Z vpceb1soe upgrade from i3 to i7? https://community.sony.de/t5/pcs-accessories/vpceb1soe-upgrade-from-i3-to-i7/m-p/251083#M37006 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Hello,</P><P></P><P>Is it possible to upgrade from an i3 to an i7 processor in the vpceb1soe model? Also, would it be worth it cost wise and is it it a straight forward operation, or does it require a pro?</P><P></P><P>Many thanks in advance!</P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:07:31 GMT https://community.sony.de/t5/pcs-accessories/vpceb1soe-upgrade-from-i3-to-i7/m-p/251083#M37006 alimacca 2011-09-30T08:07:31Z vpceb1soe upgrade from i3 to i7? https://community.sony.de/t5/pcs-accessories/vpceb1soe-upgrade-from-i3-to-i7/m-p/251084#M37007 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P><SPAN style="font-size: 12pt;">Hi,</SPAN></P><P><SPAN style="font-size: 12pt;">I suppose everything is possible but I don't think it will be very cost effective.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN style="font-size: 12pt;">The newer SandyBridge processors will not fit so you would have to find an Arrandale processor - the fastest available is probably the Core i7-640M @ 2.8GHz.&nbsp; The RRP is just under £500 but you can find it discounted at around £270.&nbsp; Fitting may cost £100.<BR /></SPAN></P><P><A class="jive-link-external-small" href="http://www.kikatek.com/product_info.php?products_id=174097&amp;source=froogle">http://www.kikatek.com/product_info.php?products_id=174097&amp;source=froogle</A></P><P><SPAN style="font-size: 12pt;">I'm not exactly sure which socket your Vaio has, 988 or 1288, so you would need to check.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN style="font-size: 12pt;">Personally, I don't think it is worth it and it may bring more problems than advantages.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN style="font-size: 12pt;">I would leave well alone.</SPAN></P><P></P><P><img class="lia-deferred-image lia-image-emoji" src="https://community.sony.de/html/@13A2E6A3774A8B47B4EC6F04089539E1/images/smilies/063.png" alt=":thinking:" title=":thinking:" /></P></BODY></HTML> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:41:41 GMT https://community.sony.de/t5/pcs-accessories/vpceb1soe-upgrade-from-i3-to-i7/m-p/251084#M37007 Blencogo 2011-09-30T09:41:41Z