Can my laptop run this CPU?

[darkilark]

I have an asus n53sn, windows 7 64 bit. I want to upgrade my cpu to an i7 2630QM. I was wondering if my laptops heatsink can handle it and if my laptop can give it adequate power.

 

[slh28]

Well according to the specs on Asus's website the i7 2630QM is listed as an option so it should be compatible. I don't think the heatsink will be any different on the same laptop model.

Whether it's cost effective is another matter, what are you doing that requires a CPU upgrade?

 

[darkilark]

Thanks for replying, I just multi-task alot. I would run a bunch of programs; games, browsers, and such. I notice my cpu usage is pretty high. So if I do get a new CPU, I wouldn't have to upgrade anything else then?