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07-26-2011 11:51 AM
Hi everyone
I have a HP Pavilion Dv8000 (Dv8336ea is the exact model number). I am intending to upgrade The CPU, RAM, Hard drive and OS, and have a few questions regarding upgrade limitations on this computer.
It is currently running XP pro but I am intending to upgrade the OS to Windows 7 64-bit, if I can find a suitable 64-bit CPU upgrade.
It currently has a T2300 Intel centrino Duo CPU, but I am unsure of which CPUs are compatible. Is there an easy way to identify compatibility? I know that it is removable but what would be a recommended upgrade for optimal performance?
Is there a limit to the size of hard drive I can install? It had duel hard drives. Is there any problem with installing a 7200rpm hard drive? Is it the BIOS that limits the size of hard drive that can be installed?
Finally, what would be the limit for RAM after CPU and OS upgrade. What is it that sets the RAM limitations in a computer?
Help with any or all of these Q's greatly appreciated!
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