MBP Quad core?

[Rmafive]

Hi, I was wondering if it would be possible to upgrade a macbook pro to a core 2 quad processor. I know that it is almost impossible to get the original chip out since it is soldered on, and that I would have to get a huge battery and do some kind of fan upgrade! I am just wondering if it is even possible, if so are there any guides on how to accomplish this!

 

[J the Ninja]

The current cooler is custom fit to the case and logic board, so I have no idea how you'd stuff a bigger one in there. The current cooler MIGHT be sufficient for the 2.26Ghz mobile quad coming out, but probably not the 2.53Ghz version. As for the desktop Core 2 Quads, I don't think they have the same socket connections, not to mention they all have 95w or higher TDPs.


Basically, it would most likely be easier just building a Core 2 Quad based Hackintosh from scratch.

 

[nick9191]

Short answer: No

Long answer: Apart from the fact that the CPU is soldered on, Intel does not make any Quad core notebook chips, well until next month, and those chips won't work anyway.

 

[Schtumple]

Erm, it's not possible to upgrade a laptop processor to a desktop processor, they have different socket types, desktop processors are slightly larger I think,

You'd have to upgrade to a laptop processor, see this page for a list of mobile processors that MAY be compatible with your mac.

 

[alphaod]

If you want a Quad core, you shouldn't be buying a MBP.

 

[aethelbert]

The current ones can already fry your bacon. What could you possibly want to cook on your laptop that needs such high temperatures?

 

[Rmafive]

The current ones can already fry your bacon. What could you possibly want to cook on your laptop that needs such high temperatures?

I would like to use this computer as my desktop also, so I was looking for as much power as possible! Now I realize though how stupid I was.

And by the way people leaving remarks like, "Don't buy a macbook pro", will not help me at all!

 

[CWallace]

A Q9100 mobile quad-core should theoretically work if it was possible to install it since it's TDP is 35W, which is within the MBP's ability to dissipate.

 

[Firefly2002]

Don't even think about it.

Okay, so you've thought about it.

Stop thinking about it.