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12-06-2022 02:24 AM
Hello my dear elders, my computer is 6 years old HP Notebook - 15-ay010nt, the features available on my computer right now; (All the features of the computer are the standard features of the model.)
*Intel® Core™ i5-6200U (2.3 GHz, up to 2.8 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
*AMD Radeon™ R5 M430 Graphics (2 GB DDR3 dedicated)
*Samsung M471A1K43BB0-CPB 8GB PC4-2133P DDR4 2133Mhz Ram
*Broadcom BCM43142 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi M.2 Adapter
* 1 TB 5400 rpm SATA HDD
The products I intend to use for upgrading are;
*Corsair Cmso8Gx4M1A2133C15 Sodimm Nb Ram, DDR4 (1X8Gb) 2133Mhz Cl15,Black,8Gb
*KIOXIA Exceria 480GB SATA 3 2.5" SSD R: 555 MB/s W: 540 MB/s
Things I'm wondering about;
1) As far as I can see from the link http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05087748.pdf, I have 1x1 wifi slot, so I can't get a wifi card that supports 2.4 ghz and 5 ghz. What I want to know is what are the 2.4 ghz wifi card models that are compatible with my computer and can get the highest speed? If I have many options, it will be easier for me to find them on the internet. Or I would like to know if my problem can be solved in some other way. For example, are there situations such as buying a 2.4 and 5 ghz wifi card and plugging it into a single slot?
2) Could there be a problem of incompatibility between the ram I want to buy and the current ram? I paid attention to the fact that all their features were similar, but I don't know if there are other situations that I don't know.
3) I came across the comments that the performance of the KIOXIA brand's SSDs, especially those that are SATA, dropped quickly. I don't know if it's a chronic problem, I'm very aware of the fact that electronic products depend on luck. I would appreciate it if you could suggest products with similar features and prices.
4) Apart from the features I am considering upgrading, what other affordable upgrade options can I apply? I usually don't use the computer for gaming. I want to take good care of her as she put up with me for years: D
Thanks in advance for your valuable responses.
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12-06-2022 07:56 AM
Hi:
This is the only model Wi-Fi card you can upgrade to and have both the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work, since your notebook has a single Wi-Fi antenna wire:
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.
The card has a maximum throughput of 433 MBPS on the 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi band with an AC router and an excellent signal.
You can find this model on eBay, or Ali Express.
I see some Intel 3165 cards listed on the eBay listings, so don't buy those.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15
RTL8821CE - Buy RTL8821CE with free shipping on AliExpress
On the Ali Express listings, make sure the card has the HP Part # of 915620-001.
Memory: I'm thinking that should work, or the Crucial DDR4-2400 equivalent which will automatically bridge to 2133 MHz and CL15:
Crucial 8GB DDR4-2400 SODIMM | CT8G4SFS824A | Crucial.com
SSD: I have never heard of the model you want to install, so I can't offer an opinion.
You may want to consider a more 'mainstream' model such as a Sandisk SSD Ultra 3D, Western Digital Blue SA510, Crucial MX500 or a Samsung 860/870.
Any of the above drives will provide faster read/write speeds than the one you selected.
12-06-2022 07:56 AM
Hi:
This is the only model Wi-Fi card you can upgrade to and have both the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth work, since your notebook has a single Wi-Fi antenna wire:
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.
The card has a maximum throughput of 433 MBPS on the 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi band with an AC router and an excellent signal.
You can find this model on eBay, or Ali Express.
I see some Intel 3165 cards listed on the eBay listings, so don't buy those.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15
RTL8821CE - Buy RTL8821CE with free shipping on AliExpress
On the Ali Express listings, make sure the card has the HP Part # of 915620-001.
Memory: I'm thinking that should work, or the Crucial DDR4-2400 equivalent which will automatically bridge to 2133 MHz and CL15:
Crucial 8GB DDR4-2400 SODIMM | CT8G4SFS824A | Crucial.com
SSD: I have never heard of the model you want to install, so I can't offer an opinion.
You may want to consider a more 'mainstream' model such as a Sandisk SSD Ultra 3D, Western Digital Blue SA510, Crucial MX500 or a Samsung 860/870.
Any of the above drives will provide faster read/write speeds than the one you selected.
12-06-2022 08:38 AM
You're very welcome.
Sorry, I missed that question.
There are no other inexpensive upgrades you could perform,
The only other upgrades would then require a system board replacement to upgrade the processor or graphics.
Chapter 3 of the service manual has the list of supported motherboards.
If you upgrade the motherboard with better graphics, that will also require a different heat sink.