Best upgrade CPU for the HP Pavillion g-1355DX

[Tjays]

CPU is just starting to feel slow, I am now just wondering what the best CPU is compatible with this model. I am using Windows 10 pro as well.

[NonSequitur777]

@Tjays,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

Please indicate what the product number is of your HP Pavilion g7-1355dx -such as: A7A32UA.

Also, please indicate what processor you got installed right now.

Reference link: HP Pavilion g7-1355dx Maintenance and Service Guide Page: 1 (mans.io).

In order to determine what product number & processor you have, please type in: system information in your Windows search bar, and click on the System Information App.

You should see something like this (info outlined in blue) :

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Tjays]

Hello, the product number is A7A32UAR#ABA, and this model's current Processor is AMD A6-3420M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics. I hope this reply helps and if any more info is needed I will reply as soon as possible.

AMD A6-3420M APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics

A7A32UAR#ABA

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@Tjays,

Thank you for the confirmation of your laptop specs.

It is possible to upgrade your HP Pavilion g7-1355dx with an AMD A8-3520M (1.60 - 2.50 GHz, 4-Cores, 4-Threads), which has better integrated AMD Radeon HD 6620G graphics, and you could purchase this CPU via eBay: AMD A8-3520M for sale | eBay.

Along with the aforementioned CPU, another upgrade would involve your system board, the best being the HP p/n: 649950-001 (649950-601) system board: "For use only with computer models equipped with the AMD A60M chipset and a graphics subsystem with 1024 MB of discrete video memory, supports BACO".  You can purchase this board via eBay, such as this purchase example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/333960870593?hash=item4dc19e7ac1%3Ag%3AphcAAOSwE%7ExgeBci&amdata=enc%3AAQAH....

You would have to determine if this expense is worth it, of course, or is already installed in your laptop.

If you go with this upgraded system board & AMD CPU, then you'll likely have to upgrade your CPU heatsink with HP p/n: 649953-001 "For use only with computer models equipped with the AMD A60M chipset and a graphics subsystem with discrete video memory".  This could be purchased online as well, such as this example: https://notebookparts.com/hp-pavilion-g7-g7-1237dx-heatsink-dsc-a60m-649953-001/.

However, in my opinion, the cost/hassle/relative minor performance increase of these upgrades would not justify going this route.  Your laptop is 8+ years old, and if you are looking for better (laptop) performance, you should seriously consider retiring this laptop and consider purchasing a new(er), higher performing laptop.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Tjays]

I Understand, I will keep using this thing till I get a better one sometime. Thank you for the info and help with this laptop.

[NonSequitur777]

@Tjays,

You are quite welcome, glad I could be of assistance.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777