its an older Laptop, and i want to give it some speed. can it be done?
2006-06-19 06:47:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
PS: its a 266 MHZ.
2006-06-19 06:48:57 · update #1
i hate to get a new one, this one is very reliable and its a die-hard.
2006-06-19 06:53:40 · update #2
Yes but the cost of doing it will far outweigh the benefit. You must keep in mind that laptops are difficult to work on (many small pieces and most stuff is soldered on). You would be paying very high labor charges for very little gain.
2006-06-19 06:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be done had the computer been a tower pc. Considering the age of your laptop, (and the fact that it is a laptop), I would strongly discourage you to change the CPU. Yes it could be done, however, consider the costs...
- A low class CPU would normally cost 100+ dollars (about what your laptop is now worth considering the age), and for that cost, you'd only get about an Intel Celeron (which isnt going to be efficient for much longer).
- Since you have a laptop, changing the processor isnt as easy as just opening the case and poping in the new processor. It can be safe to say that the service fee would cost you easily $200 more.
- Now we have to consider whether or not other parts of your system could handle the new processor. A fast processor on a old motherboard with little RAM would be like driving a 300HP race car on a city road, it just doesnt work. Therefore if you considering upgrading all your other hardware, prepare to pay atleast $300 more.
So, if we look at the cost, it'd easily cost you $700 give or take plus time to assemble it. For just $300 more, you can get a new laptop that can last you another five years or so. So, my answer is stick with what you have, try speeding up the software, but do not change the CPU.
2006-06-19 06:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by Leon Wu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be done, but you really don't want to.
There are some processor upgrades out there that allow you to plug a different (newer) processor in the slot vacated by the old processor, but closing the case will be a problem. (designed for desktops)
Another way is to get a faster processor from the same group and upgrade it that way, you may be able to double the clock speed (depending on the motherboard may be bot), but the taking this course may also effect the reliability.
Your best bet is keeping what you have, or get a new one and cross your fingers it'll be as nice a one as you have now.
2006-06-19 07:06:18 · answer #3 · answered by Don't look too close! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no longer well worth it. new laptops value around $500 - seven hundred and grant quadroople the overall performance and reminiscence. it is not well worth soaking $one hundred twenty five to up the processor basically 100mhz whilst it may no longer even run the latest utility. supply it on your youngster or recycle it. it's time to change it.
2016-12-08 22:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by hirschfeld 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeap, easy and cheap (well... cheaper than getting a new computer)
Find out what socket your CPU is (u have to do that)
and search www.newegg.com for a cpu on that socket
(you could also search newegg.com for ur current cpu and try to figure ur socket out that way too!
then just do the normal when you switch cpus
2006-06-19 06:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by Eng 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you CAN IDENTIFY, HOPEFULLY IN YOUR ORIGINAL PAPERS, THE MOTHER BOARD USED. WHEN YOU KNOW THE BOARD YOU CAN LOOK UP WHAT CHIPS IT CAN USE AND MEMORY CAPACITY. try newegg.com for low prices but crucial.com is good for telling you what can be installed to begin with.
2006-06-19 06:50:00 · answer #6 · answered by j_ardinger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your motherboard
2006-06-19 06:50:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-06-19 06:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by shishkabob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋