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CPU Upgrade
Name: Martinolsen Date: August 1, 2004 at 00:47:08 Pacific OS: xp home CPU/Ram: Technology code JA: AMD D
Comment:
I am trying desperately to find out if I can upgrade my cpu from what I have now which is Technology code JA: AMD Duron and Athlon, 200-MHz FSB. The computer in Question is a HP Pavilion Notebook ZE1115 - (F3414H) My current cpu is constantly over heating even after a complete tear down and clean. any help would be appreciated.
Name: Martinolsen Date: August 5, 2004 at 22:33:41 Pacific
Reply:
Yes everything seems to work correctly I believe that the cpu has been shorted out do to lack of ventilation/cooling. its 1100 MHz I just need to know what kind of upgrade I can do.
Summary: If you have onboard video, a CPU upgrade isn't gonna help. You'd need a video card upgrade instead. Find out if you have an AGP slot...if so, someone can help you make a selection based on your budget...
Summary: The cheapest you'll spend is about $125.00 and that is assuming you get an OEM 3.4GHz while retaining your current HSF. To me that doesn't look like a good investment on a dead platform, unless you in...
Summary: Is your video card an onboard video card? Because onboard video cards suck off of your motherboards ram. You just need to get a better video card that has at least 32mb of ram and try shooting for tha...
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hs/f weight is an issue ?
