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    HP DV 8000 UPgrade Processor, Memory Operating System

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MongooseST3, May 24, 2010.

  1. MongooseST3

    MongooseST3 Newbie

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    I have a HP dv8000 product number EE944AV I would like to upgrade
    Intel CPU T2600 2.16Ghz, Cache 2048kb x86 Family 6 Model 14 Stepping 8 Centrino DUO
    2 GB Memory
    Windows XP 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
    BIOS F.23
    I would like to upgrade the processor to a faster chip and more memory. What would be a suggested upgrade?
    The HP support site states that the machine is capable to 4GB but no-one makes memory in 2GB cards for a total of 2 in the configuration to get to 4GB.
    If I cannot I know Windows XP64 will allow larger memory but how can I upgrade the operating system without re-installing ALL my software. I have CAD and engineering analysis programs so re-install would be a pain in the []. Is there a step by step way of re-installing the operating system around my applications?

    Thanks
     
    MongooseST3, May 24, 2010
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  2. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Your ram:
    - if you currently use DDR (PC2700) then max module is 1GB stick
    - if you have DDR2 then there are plenty ram sellers out there offering 2GB sticks
    - best thing to do is download CPU/Z and verify what you have installed.
     
    Padmé, May 26, 2010
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Also if you reinstall the OS, you have to reinstall all the programs. There is no way around it.
     
    Greg, May 26, 2010
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  4. huai

    huai Notebook Consultant

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    You specialized apps may not work at all on a 64 bit os.
     
    huai, May 26, 2010
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