Laptop processor upgrade question...

**The_Other_One** · 03-02-2006, 06:13 AM

OK, first don't start saying "Oh, you can't upgrade the processor, blah blah blah..." I have opened my Averatec and found the processor to be quite removable

But now, here's the question...

I recently found out my processor APPEARS to be the desktop replacement version of the Sempron, NOT the low wattage version. On ebay, I found a Sempron 3000 that appears to be the low wattage version. So, do you guys see any reason not to try this little upgrade? It's going for pretty cheap now(should be under $30 shipped) and hopfully will improve my battery life and heat problem...

I have read some info on another version of this laptop which can apparently take up to a Sempron 3300, so that much shouldn't be a problem...

Any insight, experiences, etc?

HP_TDI · 03-03-2006, 07:10 PM

on other products, I would say $30 is worth a shot, but I would definitely research further so nothing gets fried

spamdos · 03-04-2006, 09:16 AM

yeah read up, it may not just be 30 dollars you will be paying, but if it can handle it, sure.

jody · 03-08-2006, 09:28 PM

do you mean like going from p3 to p4? I like to upgrade a p2. I wast sure if that can be done, so id like to know how it turned out.

[-0MEGA-] · 03-08-2006, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jody

do you mean like going from p3 to p4? I like to upgrade a p2. I wast sure if that can be done, so id like to know how it turned out.

No hes talking about going from a Sempron 2800+ to a Sempron 3000+.

spacedude89 · 03-08-2006, 09:33 PM

It may use a different pin pattern or amount, i dont know if youve checked, but i would

PS: a sempron 3000? comone! stick a AMD Athlon FX-60 in there!

**The_Other_One** · 03-08-2006, 09:47 PM

... Dude, this is a freaking budget laptop. An FX-60 probably costs as much as the laptop's worth! And learn your sockets. Semprons are A and 754, FX's are 939.

spacedude89 · 03-08-2006, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Other_One

... Dude, this is a freaking budget laptop. An FX-60 probably costs as much as the laptop's worth! And learn your sockets. Semprons are A and 754, FX's are 939.

Chill out, it was a joke!

**The_Other_One** · 03-08-2006, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacedude89

Chill out, it was a joke!

Maybe if it had a bit more than the Unichrome graphics I'd really consider a better CPU

03-02-2006, 06:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
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spacedude89 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oregon Age: 20 Posts: 1,420	It may use a different pin pattern or amount, i dont know if youve checked, but i would PS: a sempron 3000? comone! stick a AMD Athlon FX-60 in there! __________________ Desktop: Abit AW9D-MAX ~ Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.4GHz ~ Radeon X1900GT Laptop: HP ~ Core Duo T2050 ~ nVidia 7600 First smiles, then lies. Last comes gunfire.

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,426	... Dude, this is a freaking budget laptop. An FX-60 probably costs as much as the laptop's worth! And learn your sockets. Semprons are A and 754, FX's are 939. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

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jody New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3	do you mean like going from p3 to p4? I like to upgrade a p2. I wast sure if that can be done, so id like to know how it turned out.

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