HP Elitebook 2570p CPU upgrade

[Mikailo]

Hey, Can I upgrade my cpu to i7-3740qm @ 2.7GHz (45W)? .......I have got i5-3210m @ 2.50GHz (35W) now.

Thanks, for reply.

[Huffer]

i7-3520m is the top listed processor:

Manual

None of the processors listed in the Manual is a Quad Core. Its the QM77 chipset and the i7-3740qm is not on the compatibility list for the chipset, even though the i7-3720QM is (odd), 

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_(chipsets)/QM77_Express.html

Beyond showing you the Manual and the chipset compatibility list not much more we can do. HP does not really support CPU upgrades so there is no official list of what works other than the list of processors in the manual, which you can rely upon almost 100%. Beyond that, it is a gamble. We do see reports of success with upgrades to processors not listed in the Manual sometimes, however. You cannot assume that because it is on the chipset compatibility list it will work but you can be sure if it is not on the chipset list it will not work. 

Good luck and post back with any more questions. 

[Mikailo]

So, Can I use i7-3720QM ?

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

See what I said here:

You cannot assume that because it is on the chipset compatibility list it will work but you can be sure if it is not on the chipset list it will not work. 

So the answer to your question is a resounding "maybe". All I can say for sure is that it will work with CPUs listed in the manual. 

Post back with any questions but please accept as solution if it is the answer you need even if not the exact answer you wanted. 

[Mikailo]

So, I found a video with this cpu and my laptop will work with i7-3720QM

Thanks for your time 🙂

[Huffer]

When you get it installed please post back here just to confirm if it works or not to add to the knowledge base. Thanks. 

[Mikailo]

Update: I'm using Intel Core i7-3740QM and laptop works great, but when I'm playing a game, so my temperature is about 90°C so I have to do heatsink mod.