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    Help Finding A Dual Core CPU

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

  1. juiceaman

    juiceaman Newbie

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    Sorry if this is in the wrong section, im new to the site

    anyways i want to buy a HD PVR but my laptop doesnt meet the system requirements needed, all i want to do is record it on my laptop and than transfer the files to my desktop pc so no editing or any other software will be needed on my laptop

    heres the laptop i own

    http://support.vaio.sony.eu/computing/vaio/specifications/index.aspx?m=VGN-A417S&l=en_GB (it sais SP2 on it but im going to install SP3 which is needed for the HD PVR to work aswell)

    and heres the HD PVR system requirements

    Hauppauge Computer Works Ltd : HD PVR

    can someone please find me an intel for my laptop to work fully with the HD PVR...im not good with computers and pretty much dont understand anything like this so please no complicated phrases lol, i wont understand because i dont know anything about computers technical wise

    and im not sure if i just need a new intel, do i need anything else or just the dual core cpu?

    thanks
     
    juiceaman, May 24, 2010
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  2. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    I don't think you'll be able to put a dual-core processor into your machine. If the computer didn't ship with one as an option, you almost certainly can't retrofit one due to BIOS compatibility issues.

    You probably need a new laptop if you want to run that, unfortunately. You might consider a simple USB HD tuner, which may be able to work under your system requirements: Ask Engadget HD: What's the best USB HD tuner? -- Engadget HD
     
    Pitabred, May 24, 2010
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  3. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Cross posting is not allowed per forum rules. Continue discussion in your other thread in the Sony forum as this one is now closed.
     
    Padmé, May 26, 2010
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