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    can this laptop be upgraded to dual core ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ambertape, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. ambertape

    ambertape Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a couple of Walmart specials HP Compaq Presario CQ60-419WM Notebook PC Could this laptop be upgraded to a dual core AMD processor ?


    Thanks.
     
    ambertape, Jul 27, 2009
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    What specs does it have now?
     
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    ambertape, Jul 27, 2009
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    ambertape, Jul 27, 2009
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    check the HP/Compaq site to see if a dual core configuration option was/is orderable.
     
    newsposter, Jul 27, 2009
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    I believe it can be upgraded to a dual core as the Compaq's on Hp's website have Dual core Turions available for configuration. Keep in mind, you will likely be voiding your warranty by doing a CPU upgrade.

    Also, depending on what you will be using the laptop for, you might not have a need for a dual core processor. If doing basic tasks, the Sempron will be more than enough to handle your needs.
     
    sr1650nx, Jul 27, 2009
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    Get yourself an SSD and save yourself the CPU installation trouble. Performance improvement will probably significantly outweigh a CPU upgrade anyway.
     
    nu_D, Jul 27, 2009
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