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    Upgrading the CPU on a laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ataranea, Sep 19, 2007.

  1. Ataranea

    Ataranea Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it possible to update the CPU on a HP zt3000 laptop that is current running a Pentium M 1.8 ghz processor to a faster one? Anything that is faster that the one I am currently using would be better. Thanks. Also FYI, I already have my laptop disassembled since I had solder the DC jack together, so I thought might as well do some upgrading.

    Thanks
     
    Ataranea, Sep 19, 2007
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    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    You can, Pentium-Ms go up above 2GHz but it really won't be worth it, the difference won't be worth the cost. 2GHz+ P-Ms tend to be very expensive.

    Other good upgrades are RAM and a faster hard disk.
     
    moon angel, Sep 19, 2007
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  3. Ataranea

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    Whats a good reliable Ram brand?
     
    Ataranea, Sep 19, 2007
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    WarlordOne Notebook Evangelist

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    There are only two compatable Pentium M's you can use. The 755 2Ghz or the 765 2.10Ghz. You're limited to these because of your laptop's 400Mhz FSB.

    BTW, I took a look and if you have the stock HDD it's only a 4200rpm one. You'd see a better performance increase swapping your hard drive for a 5400rpm or 7200rpm model. Then upgrading ram to at least 1Gig. Then if it's still in the budget, the processor.
     
    WarlordOne, Sep 19, 2007
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  5. XxLblinkxX

    XxLblinkxX Notebook Deity

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    getting a new laptop? maybe.......
     
    XxLblinkxX, Sep 19, 2007
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    Brand name is not so important with RAM just make sure to buy from a reputable retailer and get a lifetime warranty RAM deals on NBR is a good place all have the warranty, newegg.com is also good.
     
    powerpack, Sep 19, 2007
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    I like newegg because of the reviews. It helps you figure out what you're getting before you buy.
     
    WarlordOne, Sep 20, 2007
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