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    Processer upgrade?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tonyy, Nov 24, 2005.

  1. tonyy

    tonyy Notebook Consultant

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    The processer I've got is in my sig my question I've got is can i upgrade it? and does anybody know what it's likely to cost i live in ireland so it will be in euros.thanks for any help in advance.
     
    tonyy, Nov 24, 2005
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    tonyy Notebook Consultant

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    OK it's not really accurate enough in my sig it's a turion ML-28.
     
    tonyy, Nov 24, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Upgrading the CPU will void your warranty. If you want better performance, I would upgrade the hard drive to a faster one and put in more memory. Good Luck.
     
    ZaZ, Nov 24, 2005
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    It is difficult to upgrade the processors in Acers anyway, and as posted, it voids your warranty.

    A 7200RPM hard drive would do more than anything for you.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 24, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Some more RAM would really help you too.
     
    nickspohn, Nov 24, 2005
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    tonyy Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the replies fellas just one more question what hard drive would you recommend? seagate or hitachi or is there something better out there cheers.
     
    tonyy, Nov 25, 2005
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    If you are going 7200RPM, I like the Hitachi TravelStars 7k's. They come in 60, 80, and 100GB versions.

    In a 5400RPM drive, Western Digital Scorpio's cannot be beat.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 25, 2005
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    Yes, i have never ever had issues with Hitachi's. Good luck!
     
    nickspohn, Nov 25, 2005
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    tonyy Notebook Consultant

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    OK i'll take those recommendations on board cheers chaps!
     
    tonyy, Nov 25, 2005
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    I have contacted acer before about upgrading the cpu. It only voids your warrenty if damage is caused by you fitting it, or opening the case, You can void your warrenty by upgrading the ram if you do something wrong
     
    incognito666, Dec 15, 2005
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