Update Compaq Presario CQ56-160SP

[Fili1]

Hello community, I have a Compaq Presario CQ56-160SP, and i would like get the maximum performance.

I'm thinking about putting in:

-Intel T9600 processor, I don't know if the T9900 is possible?

-RAM DDR2 2xGo 8GB 800MHz SODIMM 6400 RAM 200Pin 1.8V?

-1 or 2T SSD, what do you think? Give me suggestions, is there any more components needed? Thank you for your responses.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

What chipset does your notebook have?

If you don't know run the free utility that I zipped up and attached below.

If it has the GL-40 the best processor you can install would be the T9500.

Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9500 6M Cache 2.60 GHz 800 MHz FSB Product Specifications

The service manual indicates the chipset is the GL-40.

c02657369 (hp.com)

The GL-40 chipset will only support a maximum of 2 x 2 GB of DDR2-6400 (800 MHz) memory.

Intel 82GL40 Graphics and Memory Controller Hub Product Specifications

8 GB of memory would only be supported in the notebooks with the Intel GM or PM45 chipset.

I'd probably stick with a 1 TB SATA SSD but that's up to you.

There's nothing else that you can upgrade.

The model series has a BIOS whitelist which would block the installation of any other model Wi-Fi card from working other than the one that came with your notebook.

[Fili1]

Thanks for the answer. Here is the photo. So… see the characteristics of my PC, I cannot fit 2x 4GB? 

 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Since your notebook does have the Intel GL40 chipset, 2 x 4 GB of memory will absolutely not work.

[Fili1]

what do you do? Does it pay off? Thanks again

[Paul_Tikkanen]

What model processor does your notebook currently have installed?

Since HP has retired support for the model series there are no specifications available online anymore.

[Fili1]

To recap:
Internal SSD dial for Samsung, 870 EVO, 1 To, SATA 3, 2.5 pcs---- €23.85

SAMSUNG Laptop RAM DDR2 4GB 2GB Memory 667MHz = PC2-5300s 800MHz = PC2-6400s SODIMM Memory DDR2 Notebook 1.8V---- €65.71

Processor Intel Core 2 Duo t9500, 6 m of Cache, 2.6GHz, 800 Dual-Core, for portable ordinateur, 965 puces game---- €22.14

TOTAL: €111.7

[Fili1]

Intel Celeron T3500

[Paul_Tikkanen]

2 x 2 GB of DDR2-6400 memory is 65 Euros?

That is very expensive.

This 4 GB kit is only $13.99 Euros.

Kuesuny 4Go 2X 2Go DDR2 800 MHz PC2-6300 PC2-6400 DDR2 800 (200 PIN) SODIMM mémoire d'ordinateur Por...

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the T9500 and T3500:

Intel® Product Specification Comparison

I think the processor upgrade for only 22.14 Euros would be worth it.

[Robert2481]

I have the CQ 56 148ca version.  Runs really quick now with Samsung evo 870  500Gb.  Has the Athlon ll P340 at 2.2Ghz.

Upgraded the ram to 8Gg.   Had Win 10 but decided to switch to Win 11. Installed using rufus usb with hardware bypass.

Has ATI radeon 4200 graphics.

 Device name DESKTOP-S6CJ7EH
Processor AMD Athlon(tm) II P340 Dual-Core Processor 2.20 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.74 GB usable)
Device ID 93BB6149-6BA1-4EB6-BB47-33F0D3855FB1
Product ID 00326-10000-00000-AA158
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
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