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‎05-06-2021 10:49 PM

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Product: HP Star Wars Special Edition 15-an050n
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hello! Can I upgrade my i5-6200u to i7-6600u  or higher on my HP Star Wars Special Edition 15-an050n? 

I have checked on  Produce Specification, they have same TPD.

https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/compare.html?productIds=88193,88192  

If not, how can I optimize for best performance? Because chip i5 is very lag for graphic application?

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‎05-07-2021 12:47 AM

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@DangThi 

 

You can NOT simply swap CPU from i5 to i7. You have to buy a new System board (if available) with

 

  • New motherboard
  • New CPU
  • New video card
  • New License for Windows

Because all of above parts are integrated to one piece of hardware called System board, would be very expensive

 

If you wish you can order (again if available) the following System board # 836093-601 which has Intel Core i7-6500U processor and 2 GB of dedicated video memory (for use in Star Wars Special Edition models)  (no 6600U board)

 

I would save a bit more and buy a new machine instead.

 

Regards.

BH
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‎05-07-2021 12:47 AM

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@DangThi 

 

You can NOT simply swap CPU from i5 to i7. You have to buy a new System board (if available) with

 

  • New motherboard
  • New CPU
  • New video card
  • New License for Windows

Because all of above parts are integrated to one piece of hardware called System board, would be very expensive

 

If you wish you can order (again if available) the following System board # 836093-601 which has Intel Core i7-6500U processor and 2 GB of dedicated video memory (for use in Star Wars Special Edition models)  (no 6600U board)

 

I would save a bit more and buy a new machine instead.

 

Regards.

BH
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**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.




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