Processor upgrade Hi I have a Dimension L466cx and upgraded memory to 512MB and am wanting to know what options I have to upgrade my processor - celeron 466MHz. Running Windows XP Pro SP2. Regards

the direct answer is NO. Only the Ram and the Hard Drive can be upgraded on that Laptop.

The frist thing to upgrade is the amount of RAM you have. All the newer Microsoft opering system requier at lease 1Gigabyte of Ram to work.. After that consider upgrading you hard disk drive.

Two main things to know before you can attempt a Processor upgrade.

1) What Processor socket is on the motherboard?

2) What motherboard chipset is on the motherboard?
(Northbridge and Southbridge chip. Unless it's a motherboard that supports Intel Core 13, Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9 processors)



According to specifications I found online just now, the BenQ Joybook A53 comes with an,
Intel Core2 Duo T7250 processor,

http://laptops.techfresh.net/benq-joybook-a53/

Scroll down.

(Only 512MB's of DDR2 Sdram (SO-DIMM) ram memory that operates at 667Megahertz?
{ PC2-5300} Yecch! You need at LEAST 1GB of ram memory. (512MB + 512MB = 1GB.
2GB would be best)

http://www.laptop-software.com/benq/benq-joybook-a53-features-and-specifications/

Information on the Intel mobile Core2 Duo T7250 processor,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_2_microprocessors#Core_2_Duo_2

Scroll the page down until in the left column you see T7250. Then read across, and match the headings above.

Uses a Socket M processor socket,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_M



Is your problem directed to a BenQ Joybook A53 Notebook PC, or is it another model?

Acer Aspire (NoteBook) 3660 Series
Please see below for the Memory ( RAM ) upgrade options available for the Acer Aspire (NoteBook) 3660 Series.
Memory Details for the Acer Aspire (NoteBook) 3660 Series Standard Memory : 512MB (Removable) Maximum Memory : 2GB Total Memory Slots : 2 Memory Type : DDR2 667MHz (PC2-5300) 200-PIN SODIMM

Hi,

it is not complicated for upgrade the desktop.as per my knowledge ur system configuration is-

Key Features
Form Factor Mini Tower
Processor Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (SDRAM)
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Recommended Use Business

ur system processor and memory both will be upgrade.
 
Memory-
RAM Technology SDRAM
Installed RAM -256 MB 
Max Supported RAM 3 GB
Installed Video Memory 32 MB

Processor-
Processor Type Intel Pentium 4
Processor Speed 1.6 GHz
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Processor Upgradability Upgradable

Audio / Video-
Audio Output Type Sound Card
Max. Video Resolution 1920 x 1440

Hard Drive-
Hard Drive Capacity 40 GB
Hard Drive Interface DMA/ATA-100 (Ultra)

Thanks,

The pentium d 915 is a dual core processor, albeit a bad one. You should check google for info on your motherboard to see if it supports Core 2 duo's/ Core 2 quads. I have an E6600 overclocked to 3.0ghz and it still plays games perfectly paired with my 8800gt 512mb and 4gb's ram. I definately recommend upgrading to a core 2 duo. I used to have a pentium d 915 and it was bad for gaming and the e6600 blows it out of the water. You most likely wont find the e6600 anywhere as it is nearly 3 years old. Look at sites such as toms hardware to find a good core 2 duo.

Good luck- an t-adh leat!

The fastest processor you can install in a GX150 is a Pentium III 1.13 Ghz processor.

The Socket 370 was a design used only for P3 processors.

Max RAM for that system is 512MB no way to upgrade past that.

If you paid $100 for a GX150, you paid way too much (You can buy a refurbished Dell Dimension C521 for $225 at their refurb site)

If the motherboard you have installed accepts a socket 370 processor and you replaced the board, it would also have to be a socket 370 unless you were planning on upgrading the processor also. If you wanted to keep your existing computer case and other hardware, you might want to look for an inexpensive pentium 4 motherbard and processor to replace it instead of the pentium 3 you now have. If you get a new board that uses the same memory that you now have installed it would be a relatively inexpensive upgrade.

Hi ryonsdad,

I checked out the Latitude D610 laptop, and you'll be glad to know that you have the following processor upgrade options:

1.) Pentium M 780 Processor - 2.26 GHz, 2MB, 780, Pentium-M Dothan, 533FSB (fastest upgrade)
2.) Pentium M 770 Processor - 2.13 GHz, 2MB, 770, Pentium-M Dothan, 533FSB
3.) Pentium M 760 Processor - 2.0 GHz, 2MB, 760, Pentium-M Dothan, 533FSB
4.) Pentium M 750 Processor - 1.86 GHz, 2MB, 750, Pentium-M Dothan, 533FSB
5.) Pentium M 740 Processor - 1.73 GHz, 2MB, 740, Pentium-M Dothan, 533FSB (slowest upgrade)

You can buy these processors from Dell Spareparts or otherwise from a 3rd party store.

Hope this helps!

Peace! :)

start at: www.crucial.com They have very good tutorial pages for RAM upgrades.