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    Upgrading HP dv4419US CPU

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by freshaudio, Dec 22, 2007.

  1. freshaudio

    freshaudio Newbie

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    Forgive me if I'm recreating the wheel here (I did search all around the forum for an answer), but is it possible to upgrade the CPU of an HP dv4419US?

    I'm trying to speed my computer up so it stops crashing when I record with Sony ACID 6.0d.

    My specs are as follows...
    -2 Gigs Ram
    -Windows XP Home. SP 2
    -Intel Pentium M Processor 1.60 GHz

    If anyone could help, it'd be much appreciated...
    Thanks
     
    freshaudio, Dec 22, 2007
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Yes you can, to a faster Pentium M cpu. The go up to 2.1GHz (aka the 765)
     
    adinu, Dec 22, 2007
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  3. freshaudio

    freshaudio Newbie

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    Thanks for your help...

    I've heard from elsewhere that sometimes you have to do something to the BIOS when replacing the processor. Is this true?

    Also, what's the best place to get a processor?
    I got my RAM from a reliable store on Ebay and installed it myself.
    Can I go the same route w/ the processor, or should this be something done in a store?

    Thanks again for your help...
     
    freshaudio, Dec 22, 2007
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    You may have to update the BIOS. Chances are if you aren't switching cores though (ie from a Banias to a Dothan) you won't need to do anything.

    I've bought a few processors on ebay and they've all worked fine. If you can find someone selling with a warranty that's all the better, but usually I just look for guarantees against DOA.
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 22, 2007
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  5. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Installing ram is much easier than installing a processor. Find a manual and a guide and see if it's something you would be comfortable doing. ;)
     
    Padmé, Dec 22, 2007
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    freshaudio Newbie

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    Thanks for the responses...

    I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go through with this, so at this point I pretty much have to be willing to do it, lol, unfortunately...even though I'm not exactly computer savvy. That being said, I've found a few guides online that should help.

    Few questions, though...

    1.The only 765's I've found on ebay are upwards of $200...
    But the 770's are less expensive. Are they not compatible?

    2. Lastly, would I be looking at a significant speed increase if I upgrade?
    My only reasoning for doing it would be to get Sony ACID to work more efficiently because right now there are a lot of cracks, snaps, and crunches in the sound, I'm assuming because the processor gets overworked. I've already checked all other sources (including my MobilePre USB audio unit, M-Audio Oxygen Keyboard, ACID, etc...) to see if the problem was somewhere else. But I think it's a processing issue at this point...
    So I guess my question is, is the upgrade worth it? Would it fix my problems?

    Thanks again
     
    freshaudio, Dec 22, 2007
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