I own a Lenovo H505s, which has a slow as hell 1.65ghz E-450 apu with 6320 radeon graphics. Apparently the processor is really weirdly soldered to the motherboard, Jesus knows why. But that means I have to replace the motherboard to replace the processor.
It is a MiniATX computer as far as I'm concerned, so that means I need to get a miniatx PSU, as the power goes directly to the motherboard.
I have not found one motherboard which follows the pattern of the Lenovo motherboard which has a FM2 socket, so if anyone has a motherboard that follows the same pattern as the case help is appreciated.
Or should I just get a whole new computer altogether?
Computer upgrade possible?
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It resembles a mini slimline PC, but it performs like a netbook, which is why it sold for cheap.
Nothing is worth upgrading in it. Regardless of the decent brand, it is a netbook without the small form factor or screen.
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bobcat/AMD-E%20Series%20E-450.html
E-450 in the BGA package is motherboard soldered saving a $2.50 socket.
The HD 6320 is between Intel HD 2000 and HD 3000.
http://www.game-debate.com/...on-hd-6320
Replacing a motherboard voids the OEM Windows license and also requires a new set of drivers as usually a clean Windows load. Besides, the computer case is a piece of junk, and motherboard may be custom size. You do not replace the motherboard and therefore not the CPU either, and I do not believe it even has a graphics card slot, but the CPU is too slow for gaming anyway.
The power supply may be a custom, mini ITX probably, and what good is upgrading it?
Whole new computer is recommended, and better to sell that one than recover things.
Andy L