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    HP/Compaq nc6320 ? On CPU.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Popapi, Jun 22, 2007.

  1. Popapi

    Popapi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Guys can I safely upgrade my nc6320 to any of the CORE 2 DUO cpu's(T7200,74, or 76) I have a t2400 intel core duo in it now just incase that needs to be known..
     
    Popapi, Jun 22, 2007
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    You'll probably need a bios update, but in my personal opinion it's probably not worth it. The CPU is often not the performance bottleneck.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 23, 2007
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    Popapi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok ZaZ I understand that as per the CPU's performance, but how would I update the bios to get this done if I go in that direction. I have 2 gigs of RAM in the 6320 what else could I do to get more performance.... Here's what I have T2400 1.83Ghz cpu, 60gb harddrive and as I mentioned earlier 2 gigs of RAM with 1 gig in each slot.... I don't know could uping the harddrive give me a little more performance???
     
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    samov Notebook Consultant

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    update the bios first to the latest release....

    then you can upgrade the cpu without any worries.

    as for hdd.... get a 7200... you'll notice the performance increase...
     
    samov, Jun 23, 2007
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    BIOS updates are a free download from HP's website....
    http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...eId=321957&prodSeriesId=1839146&lang=en&cc=us

    What are you using the notebook for?? Is there any particular application which is slow? The Core 2 Duo's will be faster than your current T2400 but you wont notice the difference in everyday use.
     
    miner, Jun 23, 2007
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    Popapi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Miner what I'm looking to gain as per the upgrading is just having a notebook that can handle what I through at IE: video editing, gaming, etc.
     
    Popapi, Jun 23, 2007
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Video editing should see an improvement with the upgrade but with gaming the graphics card would be the limiting factor. Go with the T7200 or above with the 4MB cache which should help with video editing.

    Do remember that the T7100, T7300, T7500 or T7700 wont be compatible with your system since they use a different socket.
     
    miner, Jun 23, 2007
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    Popapi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Miner if and when I do the upgrading the T7400 is what I'l be going with thank you for the awesome info. and help it sure helped me out ALOT!!!!!
     
    Popapi, Jun 23, 2007
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    car Notebook Enthusiast

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    opdate to Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7200, 2000 MHz (12 x 167) from Mobile DualCore Intel Core Duo T2050, 1600 MHz (12 x 133)
    Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dv8324
    DMI BIOS Version F.23
    Testet
    OK
     
    car, Jun 24, 2007
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    AWESOME thanks car for the info!!!!!
     
    Popapi, Jun 24, 2007
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