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Can I put a laptop Core i7 CPU in a desktop?

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Mar 15, 202679515 views
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One of the most important thing to me for a CPU is a good mix between speed and heat. For example five years ago I bought a Core 2 Duo 6300 (max TDP 65W): I put a big heatsink on the CPU, no fans (I do hate moving parts and noise) and it worked like a charm and very silently for five years (and it …

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You cannot put a notebook CPU in a desktop motherboard. If you want a notebook CPU in your desktop, you basically need to put notebook components in a desk case. There are some companies that do that, but it costs a lot. What you can probably do is …

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