Processor upgrade

[sabyasachi_saha]

Can i upgrade my hp pavilion g4 laptop's processor current processor is amd a4 3330m with readon hd graphic help plz !!!!

[Hyp3rDeath1011]

You would probably need to take apart the laptop to get to the processor. However, an easier way to upgrade it, which is by activating the "inactive" cores, which are backup cores, in case if one of the cores break. On Google, search "how to double your cpu speed" and click on the video by ThioJoe. It will show you how to activate them. Be warned, it can cause more heat, which is bad, so get a laptop cooling pad that is powerful. For the graphics, go to https://www.amd.com/en/support and download the auto-detect and install. It should show you what to do from there. I highly recommend upgrading your RAM to the maximum possible, as the graphics will use quite a bit of RAM.

[Hyp3rDeath1011]

Oh also after upgrading the RAM, you can double the RAM's total capacity, I think. On Google, search "how to double your computer ram" and click on the video, which  is also by ThioJoe. It might take a several hours or even a day or two, but it is certainly worth it... I think there is also a way to maximize your GPU's capabilities as well...

After all this, your laptop will work better, while also making sure that the risk of the laptop is minimal.

[Edit: I don't truly know if those videos by ThioJoe are true or not... going to find out soon...]

[sabyasachi_saha]

Thank you for help but i was in need of list of processor that i can install on my motherboard as i want to upgrade the processor at present which has 2 core  and want to upgrade to processor having 4 core can u list those processor ??

[Hyp3rDeath1011]

It isn't recommended to change the processor, as it can be risky. You would need to disassemble many parts of the laptop, which there should be videos of how to do so. Also, if you decide to take the laptop apart, make sure that you are grounded at all times, as static electricity can fry certain components. There are anti-static wristbands that will help with preventing static electricity.

[Hyp3rDeath1011]

Here's the link to the manual for the laptop:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03137358

Go to "Product description", as all the different processors are listed there. If your processor is currently an AMD processor, then upgrade it with another AMD processor. Switching to an Intel processor will likely not work...

Also, the tips I told you about how to activate the "inactive" cores will be helpful with performance. With them activated, your processor would potentially become a quad-core processor. Just make sure that you monitor the amount of heat being created. Just decrease the maximum processor state slightly, until the heat is within a safe range. Use Speccy to monitor the heat.

[sabyasachi_saha]

AMD a4 3330mx APU with Radeon(tm) HD graphic 2.20 Ghz--- this is the processor I am using presently as it is dual core processor but I want to upgrade to quad core  processor can I use--- AMD A8-3520M 2.50-GHz processor (1.6-GHz FSB,
4.0-MB L2 cache, quad core, 35 W) in replacement of old one. I just want to change my processor sir, apart from that heating issue assembling and disassembling that I will manage sir. I need a quad core processor that can work on my laptop.

[Hyp3rDeath1011]

The new processor should work just fine, as long as you apply thermal paste to it.

[sabyasachi_saha]

Sir then should I go for purchasing AMD A8-3520M 2.50-GHz processor (1.6-GHz FSB,4.0-MB L2 cache, quad core, 35 W)

In need of answer from you sir, yes or no sir? 

[Hyp3rDeath1011 · Accepted solution]

Yes, you should go for that one. 👍