Can I change out the processor in a HP G71

[hvnsent3030]

I've been told that the current processor, a Intel Celeron CPU 900 @ 2.2GHz   2.19GHz, can NOT be taken out... as it's one that has been soldered in.  Is this True ??   I would REALLY like to upgrade to a Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz processor if it's possible.     

ANY help would be Greatly Appreciated !!

Thanks,

Jeff

[HaggisCat]

You can change out the processor, but not the GPU, it's soldered to the mother board. Let me check though, but I have never heard of a processor being soldered right to the MoBo.

 I couldn't find your service manual, but I did confirm that it is not soldered in.

 Here are the spec's for both and they share the same socket, but let me check with someone to be sure, if he's not to busy.

 I am not sure if you can jump from a single core to a dual core.

 http://ark.intel.com/products/41498/Intel-Celeron-Processor-900-(1M-Cache-2_20-GHz-800-MHz-FSB)

 http://ark.intel.com/products/39312/Intel-Core2-Duo-Processor-T9900-(6M-Cache-3_06-GHz-1066-MHz-FSB)

[hvnsent3030]

What I'm wanting is to run some larger and faster games.  The Gears of War series.. however.. I'm sure there would be others but I just don't want it lagging and I'm tryin to get it to run as smooth and Slick as Possible. 

[HaggisCat]

I don't game, but with all HP laptops it's never the processor, but the video card limitations. They all get very hot too.

 I think if you go to all that bother of changing out the CPU, there is a good chance that you're not going to see any improvement.

 What's the full model number of your laptop and I will look into it _ G71-xxxx us or G71-xxx ca for example.

[hvnsent3030]

it's a G71-329WM

and THANKS !!!!!!
Jeff

[HaggisCat]

Did some inquiring and your only going to get a couple of frames per second at best upgrading with any CPU. Don't spend the money on the one you were going to upgrade to, it's very expensive and it won't really make any difference.

 The video card is key to gaming and the one in your G71 isn't up to the task.

 http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01860425

 Intel graphic cards were never meant for gaming.

 Gaming laptops are quite expensive and only the most costly have upgradable video cards, they start at around 1200 to 1500 dollars. I tell people to go for a desk top if they can, it's way more practical and a new desk top can be easily upgraded including the video card.

 Go to Intel and run their automated driver application and see if you have some improvement. Make sure you do a manual Windows restore point before installing a new video driver, or any driver for that matter.

 http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

[hvnsent3030]

Ok... well, since i LOVE this laptop I'm not TOO bummed out.  and THANKS for All your help !!   I'll do what you suggested and let you know what I find out.  Got a Busy weekend so it's probably not gonna till Sunday. 

I've learned more in the past 24hrs. from you than I could have figured out in my own in a WHILE !!

Again.. Thank You for ALL your help. 

Jeff

[HaggisCat]

Here is something for you to look at.

 http://www.pro-star.com/index.cfm?mainpage=productdetail&model=P170HM

 http://www.pro-star.com/

[hvnsent3030]

Thanks but I think I'm gonna tinker with a desktop I've had for a while.  I've upgraded the HD and some other things so I think it'll be cheaper in the long run. 

thanks for Everything !!

Jeff