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‎11-17-2020 12:23 AM

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Product: HP TouchSmart 15-r015dx
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

My HP TouchSmart 15-r015dx is running fine but I want a little more out of it. I'd like to know if and how the cpu can be upgraded to a faster i3 or better yet an i5? 

 

I have heard conflicting information on the total ram for the 2 slots available.  I've heard both 8 and 16gb would work. What's the real answer? And while I'm asking, can and how would I upgrade the hdd to a ssd? Thanks for your attention and information. 

 

Bill Noel 

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‎11-17-2020 07:56 AM

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Hi:

 

The  i3-4010U processor your notebook has is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

 

If you want to max out the memory, your notebook supports 2 x 8 GB of memory.

 

https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/hP---Compaq/hp-15-r015dx

 

You can replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SSD.

 

This 500 model has the best performance for the price.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-NAND-500GB-SSD-WDS500G2B0A/dp/B073SBZ8YH/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&hvadid=7785...

 

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