Posted January 29, 2018 Ok so I'm trying to make my first ever gaming pc. Now I know there are about 23487346 build guides for this online, But I'm trying to do something a bit crazy. So my laptop has an Intel Core i7-5500U @ 2.40GHz, and I was wondering if it is viable to put that processor in my build so save a bit of money at first. (This wont be a permanent thing but rather something just to start with.) Please let me know if I sound dumb for trying to do this or if you think it could actually work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2018 If the processor isn't soldered onto your laptop's motherboard, it's an option. What make and model is your laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2018 First of all, that i7 isnt really worth using in, what i'm guessing is, a desktop build, the current i7s are far more powerful than their mobile counterparts. Second of all, in 99.9% of all laptops the cpu is permanently attached to the motherboard and cant be removed. If you wanted to get a decent i7 maybe go for the 7700k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, Tiberiusisgame said: If the processor isn't soldered onto your laptop's motherboard, it's an option. What make and model is your laptop? That's not an option as the 5500U is a laptop CPU and will not fit in a desktop CPU socket. Quote or tag me( @Crunchy Dragon) if you want me to see your reply If a post solved your problem/answered your question, please consider marking it as "solved" Community Standards // Join Floatplane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2018 Author I have an Inspiron 15 3000 Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2018 Welcome to the forum! No, it's not worth using that CPU. It's also not an LGA socket, so it can't be used with any motherboards for desktop systems. CPU: Ryzen 9 5900 Cooler: EVGA CLC280 Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Pro AX RAM: Kingston Hyper X 32GB 3200mhz Storage: WD 750 SE 500GB, WD 730 SE 1TB GPU: EVGA RTX 3070 Ti PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Streacom DA2 Monitor: LG 27GL83B Mouse: Razer Basilisk V2 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Speakers: Mackie CR5BT MiniPC - Sold for $100 Profit Spoiler CPU: Intel i3 4160 Cooler: Integrated Motherboard: Integrated RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3 Storage: Transcend MSA370 128GB GPU: Intel 4400 Graphics PSU: Integrated Case: Shuttle XPC Slim Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Budget Rig 1 - Sold For $750 Profit Spoiler CPU: Intel i5 7600k Cooler: CryOrig H7 Motherboard: MSI Z270 M5 RAM: Crucial LPX 16GB DDR4 Storage: Intel S3510 800GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 980 PSU: Corsair CX650M Case: EVGA DG73 Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red OG Gaming Rig - Gone Spoiler CPU: Intel i5 4690k Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 Motherboard: MSI Z97i AC ITX RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 Storage: Kingston Fury 240GB GPU: Asus Strix GTX 970 PSU: Thermaltake TR2 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX Monitor: Dell P2214H x2 Mouse: Logitech MX Master Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2018 Author Thank you everyone for helping me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Dustin. said: Ok so I'm trying to make my first ever gaming pc. Now I know there are about 23487346 build guides for this online, But I'm trying to do something a bit crazy. So my laptop has an Intel Core i7-5500U @ 2.40GHz, and I was wondering if it is viable to put that processor in my build so save a bit of money at first. (This wont be a permanent thing but rather something just to start with.) Please let me know if I sound dumb for trying to do this or if you think it could actually work you could buy a laptop motherboard with a socket fitting your cpu and jerry rig it into a case while using this https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIABMK5V68582&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Connectors-_-9SIABMK5V68582&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhrbTBRCFARIsACY7MW1PtCjbnVnPNX8KFsGb22-fB10HehcPFZtrOH3pxov7EGrvb58-RnYaAvEAEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds to fit a gpu in and upgrading your ram. You would still have all of your files and operating system on your old drive and have a pretty sick PC too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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