Started By
Message

Acer Aspire E5-571-uq Can I upgrade processor

Posted on 4/12/15 at 11:27 am
Posted by geauxturbo
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2007
4317 posts
Posted on 4/12/15 at 11:27 am
I have an Intel Core i5-421OU 1.7 GHz processor and I need at least 2.0 GHz to run the HD capture software for the Elgato.

Got the laptop late last year so I hate to have to get a new one if I can just upgrade this one. Paid like 480 for it, so no big loss if I have to spend a couple hundo making it work.

Requirements Need for Elgato:
USB 2.0
2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4 GB RAM

I have
USB 2.0 (2)
1.7 GHz Intel Core i5
8 GB DDR3L SDRAM
Intel HD Graphics 4400
64 MB Graphics Ram

Obviously after I capture the HD input, I'll edit it. So, if any of the above will make me want to pull my hair out, let me know. Thanks!
Posted by NC17
Member since Feb 2010
2774 posts
Posted on 4/12/15 at 11:48 am to
Core 2 Duo is really old. Newer i5 chip is way faster. So you're probably okay.
Posted by ILikeLSUToo
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2008
18018 posts
Posted on 4/12/15 at 11:49 am to
You cannot upgrade the CPU. It's on a BGA (soldered).

quote:

I need at least 2.0 GHz to run the HD capture software for the Elgato.


Have you tried to run Elgato at all? Because your i5 stomps all over an Intel Core 2 Duo. GHz is not nearly as important as architecture and IPC. I seriously doubt any software is going to refuse to run because of clock speed. It would be a fantastic waste of money to upgrade the processor even if you could.
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 1Next pagelast page
refresh

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitterInstagram