Would like to upgrade processor and RAM in a HP G72-227WM Notebook PC

[Big_G76]

I have an older notebook that'd I'd like to look into upgrading the processor and memory. Where do i find a specs page? Is there any known upgrades out there?

[banhien]

Hi,

You can find its information on the following link:

    http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-G72-Notebook-PC-series/4150030/model/4290948/product-info

1. For RAM: It supports up to 8GB but yoyr machine runs 32 bit OS therefore no point to upgrade.

2. For CPU: Please check the following list (the last number on each lines is part number):

Intel Core i7-620M Processor (4M cache, 2.66 GHz, SC turbo up to 3.33 GHz) (for model 1.0 only) 587259-001
Intel Core i5-540M Processor (3M cache, 2.53 GHz, SC turbo up to 3.06 GHz) 594188-001
Intel Core i5-520M Processor (3M cache, 2.4 GHz, SC turbo up to 2.93 GHz) 594187-001
Intel Core i5-430M Processor (3M cache, 2.26 GHz, SC turbo up to 2.53 GHz) 597624-001
Intel Core i3-350M Processor (3M cache, 2.26 GHz) 597623-001
Intel Core i3-330M Processor (3M cache, 2.13 GHz) (for model 1.0 only) 597622-001
Pentium Arrandale (3M cache, 1.86 GHz) (for model 1.1 only) 613586-001
Intel Core 450M Processor (3M cache, 2.4 GHz) (for model 1.1 only) 613585-001
Intel Core 370M Processor (3M cache, 2.4 GHz) (for model 1.1 only) 613584-001
Intel Celeron 900 Processor (3M cache, 2.2 GHz) (for model 1.1 only) 534419-001
Intel Penryn MV T4500 Processor (3M cache, 2.3 GHz) (for model 1.1 only) 591880-001
Intel Penryn DC MV Processor (3M cache, 2.2 GHz) (for model 1.1 only) 584296-001
Intel Penryn MV T4300 Processor (3M cache, 2.1 GHz) (for model 1.1 only) 572929-001
Intel Penryn MV T3300 Processor (3M cache, 2.0 GHz) (for model 1.1 only) 592399-001
Intel Penryn MV T3100 Processor (3M cache, 1.9 GHz) (for model 1.1 only) 572925-001

Regards.

[Big_G76]

32 bit will only see up to 4GB ram correct?

[Big_G76]

On the CPU list it shows model 1.1 and model 1.0 only. How can I tell which one is compatible or are they all compatible since it only has one motherboard?

[banhien]

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@Big_G76 wrote:

32 bit will only see up to 4GB ram correct?

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Hi,

Yes, NORMAL 32bt Operating system can only address up to 4GB of RAM (or can only "see" up to 4GB of RAM).

Regards.