What's is the best SSD disk and CPU for my compaq presario cq57-458si upgrade

[Uche-81]

Product name:  HP Compaq presario cq57 

Product number: B1Z10EA#ACQ 

Model : CQ57-458SI

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

What model Intel processor does it currently have installed?

[Uche-81]

The processor is Intel pentium dual core  B960

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Based on the processor specs for your notebook it is a Sandy Bridge processor.

Intel Pentium Processor B960 2M Cache 2.20 GHz Product Specifications

Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook.

c03137362.pdf (hp.com)

The list of supported Sandy Bridge (2nd generation Intel core) processors can be found in chapter 1.

Looks like the best processor you can upgrade to would be the Intel Core i5-2450M processor.

SSD:  Your only option would be to replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SATA SSD.

Look into one of the Crucial MX500 2.5" SATA SSD's.

They usually provide the best performance for the price.

[Uche-81]

But please my own disk is 550 HDD , can't I replace it with 500 SSD Disk ...I need it for something

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Yes, you can replace your mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SSD.

The Crucial MX500 comes in several different capacities, 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB.