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‎07-24-2020 06:30 AM

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Product: Pavilion G6-1160ex
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I want to do a CPU upgrade on my Pavilion G6-1160ex. It currently has a Intel Core i5-2410M.

Socket Type: G2 / PGA988

RAM: 4GB DDR3

OS: Was 'Windows 7 Home Premium x64'. Upgraded to 'Windows 10 Home x64'

GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7400M Series
Device Support Page: https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-pavilion-g6-1100-notebook-pc-series/5082224/model/5119737

Current CPU Specs Page: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/52224/intel-core-i5-2410m-processor-3m-cache-up...


I want to install a more powerful CPU. It should be able to withstand heavy gaming. Which model should I use?

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‎07-24-2020 06:53 AM

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Hi:

 

Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook's model series.

 

The supported processors can be found in chapter 1.

 

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02834221

 

Looks like the best one you can upgrade to is the Intel® Core™ i7-2620M 

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‎07-24-2020 06:53 AM

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Hi:

 

Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook's model series.

 

The supported processors can be found in chapter 1.

 

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02834221

 

Looks like the best one you can upgrade to is the Intel® Core™ i7-2620M 

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‎07-24-2020 07:15 AM

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Thanks for your help. I appreciate it.

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‎07-24-2020 07:18 AM

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You're very welcome.

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