Processor Upgrade

[Rob45]

My notebook runs slowly and I wonder if it could be that the processor (Intel Core i3 CPU m370@2.40 MHz) is the problem.  If so, can it be upgraded and how expensive is it?

[GPU-2 · Accepted solution]

HI.

These processors are compatible according to the manual, having the following chipset:

Product name HP G72 Notebook PC X X Processors

Intel Core™ i7-620M Processor (4M cache, 2.26 GHz, SC turbo up to 3.33 GHz) X X

Intel Core i5-540M Processor (3M cache, 2.53 GHz, SC turbo up to 3.06 GHz) X X

Intel Core i5-520M Processor (3M cache, 2.4 GHz, SC turbo up to 2.93 GHz) X X

Intel Core i5-430M Processor (3M cache, 2.26 GHz, SC turbo up to 2.53 GHz) X X

Intel Core i3-350M Processor (3M cache, 2.26 GHz) X X

Intel Core i3-330M Processor (3M cache, 2.13 GHz) X X

Chipset Intel HM55 Express

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-620M-vs-Intel-Core-i3-370M

Here is the comparative between the two and the guide price, the slowness of a computer can be many factors, is a problem of hardware and according to the amount of RAM you have this would be the most advisable to update. It is always advisable to make a Complete restoration using the Recovery in case of having, to discard that it is not a system conflict or some virus or malware.

Manual:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02641840

Regards.