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    upgrading low end laptop

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jaxxx, Feb 17, 2008.

  1. jaxxx

    jaxxx Notebook Consultant

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    everynow and then ill se a sale for laptops for under $500, would it be worth getting one and upgrading?? and what else can I upgrade besides the ram and HD??


    how about the processor?
     
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Fill out an FAQ.
     
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    To be honest, this situation is is tuff. You can find a cheapo and upgrade especially with CPU. But unless you buy the right notebook and know what you are doing sometimes better to let the MFG do it for you.
     
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    well with a low end CPU would it even be worth it to upgrade the ram or HD? for performance.

    the laptop im using now is a t61 t8300 2.4 ghz, 3 gb ram, 120 gb 5400 rpm hardrive
     
    jaxxx, Feb 17, 2008
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