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08-05-2019 07:52 AM
Little Help Please:
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Hello: Guy's, Ladies and Gentlemen
My apology, if I'm boring, rude and for my English.
little me, little google translate ...
I posted a few days ago for tips on how to improve mine laptop,
The gentleman from the forum very kindly replied that I was looking for too much information.
It is an upgrade ...
Cause i'm find out from his reply that it would take about an hour for someone,
if I understood correctly that he or she was making a list, or finding the right solution,
to me it would probably take me about 15 days and I still wouldn't be sure if I'm wrong
or I'm doing the right thing.
I mostly did most of the work, but:
that I wouldn't do something wrong with.
I decided to seek help.
Namely:
1.) Ram memory
2.) SDD disc
3.) Intel processor first generation 4core
Since I can't find the specifications for my model at all.,
nor do I know what the motherboard is, much less understand
into certain things eg .. 4GB DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) Memory
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What is it: PC3-8500 and similar?
Either way.
I decided to seek advice.
What I can do ,is what I know,
and I think by memory, to fit my laptop
it's for me to give you links to things I'm interested in,
and i need confirmation if it fits into my computer.
1.) ram
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Link:
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https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-1600MHz-Non-ECC-KVR16LS11K2/dp/B01LPLGIQC
2.) SDD disc
Link:
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https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-480GB-Solid-SA400S37-480G/dp/B01N0TQPQB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2E5OJS3... 8-1-sponsors & psc = 1
3.) Processor
Link:
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https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i7-840QM-1-86-Processor/dp/B003UBG4BK/ref=en_1_5?keywords=Intel+Co...
only means ,that I can fit into the existing structure,
not to buy in vain.
Hoping someone will take some time and deal with this
Sincerely everyone on the forum.
Nikola...!!!
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08-05-2019 02:41 PM
I could go into a long explanation but basically PC3-8500 is the same as DDR3-1066. Since you have a 1st generation Intel Core processor you need to be careful and only buy what is called low density or dual rank modules. They have 8 black blocks of memory material on the side of the module not 4. 8 gigs is the max memory for a 1st gen system so you need 2 x 4 gig modules. You are in the USA so finding memory modules is no problem, right?
You do want an SSD and the only kind you can use is a 2.5 inch SATA SSD. There are lots of them on the market. My favorite is the Samsung 860 Evo model but they are high end and pricey so you can save a few bucks and buy something like an Adata
So between those 2 upgrades you total less than $100 which is more like reasonable and will still make a huge difference in how the laptop performs. If you already have at least an i5 I would not bother with the processor upgrade.
Post back with any more questions or please accept as solution if this is the info you needed.
08-05-2019 09:04 AM
The real question I asked was whether you are willing to spend the money on upgrades. You are looking at likely $3-400 for the parts and if you do not know what DDR3-1066 memory is forgive me for asking whether you are planning to try the processor upgrade yourself or are you going to pay labor costs to someone? Investing something like $500 into this laptop may not be the best use of resources. That's all. I am also unable to find your laptop's specifications which is going to have an impact on what you can do for an upgrade, particularly on the processor. Your laptop predates so many of the recent hardware advances like even USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0 that it is not a really good platform for upgrade.
08-05-2019 01:50 PM
OK Mr. Huffer
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Let's go from the beginning, (DDR3-1066 memory) I know what it
means,
but I don't know (PC3-8500)
Furthermore, of course I'll pay the master
to replace all these components,
I already agreed with him.
Let's ignore the processor.
It means only ram memory
and this sdd disc, that interests me most actually. R-A-M.
The laptop model I love,i'm delighted with him.
Has a super design and a shining light,
I wish they would have made a replica.
Unfortunately, new models do not seem to me visually,
since I'm a designer by profession, not a programmer and a mechanic.
I understand what you want me to say, almost entirely,
but if I could buy a new computer and put it on
into the box of this obviously i would do that
MY REQUEST IS RELATED: For only two questions,
1.) Ram memory and the link I gave, so does it say "SLOT"
2.) SDD Disc that doesn't have to buy, but would be desirable.
So let's focus from all 3 for just one RAM item.
Buy it, or not ...
If I'm daring and rude, receive my apology, or a translation error
or in context.
Please Help and I will be very grateful.
Best regards and I really like your sharp and precise way of speaking.
I wish you all the best from my heart
NIKOLA
08-05-2019 02:41 PM
I could go into a long explanation but basically PC3-8500 is the same as DDR3-1066. Since you have a 1st generation Intel Core processor you need to be careful and only buy what is called low density or dual rank modules. They have 8 black blocks of memory material on the side of the module not 4. 8 gigs is the max memory for a 1st gen system so you need 2 x 4 gig modules. You are in the USA so finding memory modules is no problem, right?
You do want an SSD and the only kind you can use is a 2.5 inch SATA SSD. There are lots of them on the market. My favorite is the Samsung 860 Evo model but they are high end and pricey so you can save a few bucks and buy something like an Adata
So between those 2 upgrades you total less than $100 which is more like reasonable and will still make a huge difference in how the laptop performs. If you already have at least an i5 I would not bother with the processor upgrade.
Post back with any more questions or please accept as solution if this is the info you needed.
08-05-2019 05:15 PM
Finally
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Thank you very much Mr. Huffer
You don't know how much you mean to me for what you did to me.
Well, very much, you shortened my agony.
No, I'm not in the USA, but my cousin did, so i'm expected help from her.
Great, Extra, I'm so grateful I can't describe you.
Because at one point I already raised my hands, I thought of this
there is nothing.
That's the thing,with the HP Club, when you think there is no solution
then something surprising comes up that thrills you.
I personally wish you a particularly happy work and continuation of these
brilliant solutions.
All, all, best wishes and a big greeting.
Nikola