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hp dv7-3160us

‎10-26-2011 03:02 PM

Hello, I am using the following model:

 

HP DV7-3160US     WA793UA. 

 Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

 

I was wondering if there are any recommended upgrades for this model.  I cannot find any posts that gives a suitable cross reference of possible processor upgrades, or a video card upgrades as the 512 seems a little low.  I was also considering buying 2 4GB ram cards but was unsure if I would notice much difference with the current os.  If any are available please list them (the processor and video card that is). One final question, I have a bad main cooling fan and need a replacement.  Is it best to put the original model back in, or is there a higher output model available?

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Re: hp dv7-3160us

‎10-27-2011 03:43 PM

Video cannot be upgraded, it is part of the motherboard.

 

W7 will run ok on 2gb memory, 4gb would be better.

 

Turion M640 is the only processor upgrade option I can find for that model, I doubt it is worth the effort for the minimal increase in processing power from the M620 you have.

 

Fan is part of a heatsink assembly, HP part number 533735-001, I doubt there is any other one that will work in that laptop.

 

 

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