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You need to make sure your motherboard, cooling fan and power supply are capable of handling the new CPU.

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Exactly what do you need to have when you upgrade to a new CPU?

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If you upgrade your CPU will you have to upgrade your bios?

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Can you upgrade your laptop with new CPU or more RAM like desktops?

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