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is a cpu upgrade possible for a notebook?

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divineasianity

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i have a compaq presario 2529cl notebook that I have had for almost 2 years now, and it is starting to get slow, especially when compared to my new desktop. in the past i could play most games on it, but not any longer. its 512 mb ram and 2.5 ghz processor just can't cut it anymore, especially since they are paired with a low quality graphics card. is it possible to put a new cpu in it? I know that the current one is an p4 socket 478, which go up to 3.2 ghz (i think) so is it possible for me to get one of the newer processors and put it into my notebook? Thanks in advance for all or your help.
 
It is possible, but it is very specfic with every single notebook. You have to check with compaq for this.
However, if you are upgrading the CPU for games, I would suggest you not to because it would help, but it won't be dramatic.
 
Unfortunately, no. I haven't seen any notebooks with upgradable processors, though I have seen upgradable video boards.

>> ... it is starting to get slow ... in the past i could play most games on it, but not any longer.
In 99% of the cases, this is going to be software issue, rather than a hardware issue. Processor clock speed does not decrease over time, and neither does memory capacity. Most likely, if you were to do a complete reformat/reinstall, you'd find that it'd be as fast as it was when it was new 😉 Obviously, that's not a task you'd want to do 'on a whim' as you have to back up everything you want to keep.

I'd suggest reducing the number of programs running in the background and doing a thorough spyware scan.
 
Originally posted by: nbarb99
Unfortunately, no. I haven't seen any notebooks with upgradable processors, though I have seen upgradable video boards.

>> ... it is starting to get slow ... in the past i could play most games on it, but not any longer.
In 99% of the cases, this is going to be software issue, rather than a hardware issue. Processor clock speed does not decrease over time, and neither does memory capacity. Most likely, if you were to do a complete reformat/reinstall, you'd find that it'd be as fast as it was when it was new 😉 Obviously, that's not a task you'd want to do 'on a whim' as you have to back up everything you want to keep.

I'd suggest reducing the number of programs running in the background and doing a thorough spyware scan.
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There are *upgradable* video cards because laptop video cards are usually made for one specific model is not upgradable unless it states *upgradable*.
Processor, however, is a different story because they are standardlized like on desktop, therefore you can always upgrade the processer with the same socket as long as the chipset and BIOS support it.
 
Originally posted by: nbarb99
Unfortunately, no. I haven't seen any notebooks with upgradable processors, though I have seen upgradable video boards.

>> ... it is starting to get slow ... in the past i could play most games on it, but not any longer.
In 99% of the cases, this is going to be software issue, rather than a hardware issue. Processor clock speed does not decrease over time, and neither does memory capacity. Most likely, if you were to do a complete reformat/reinstall, you'd find that it'd be as fast as it was when it was new 😉 Obviously, that's not a task you'd want to do 'on a whim' as you have to back up everything you want to keep.

I'd suggest reducing the number of programs running in the background and doing a thorough spyware scan.
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Bullshit!!!

The processor is the only part you can upgrade in ALL laptops (par some old 486/pentium ones where it was soldered directly to mobo). Video is upgradeable in few specific models which clearly state its "upgradeable". In most series that can be had with different graphics, you can upgrade the video, allthough this is not specifically mentioned (nor encouraged by manufacturers).

 
yeah, upgrading the cpu would be possible on basically every notebook. though a gpu upgrade would be next to impossible.
 
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