Gateway Laptop CPU....

/_\MECCA/_\ · 02-06-2007, 03:54 AM

I got a Gateway Solo 5150 Laptop with 366Mhz & 128MBs RAM(yes I know..it's old..that's why I'm going to upgrade) and I'm trying to upgrade my CPU but I don't know what kind of FASTER CPU to buy for this kinda of computer. Plus I don't know if a faster CPU(anywhere from 600mhz-900mhz) will be compatible with other components on my laptop. I don't just wanna install any Processor & have everything go crazy. Can anyone Help me out here?

[-0MEGA-] · 02-06-2007, 04:31 AM

For a laptop that old it isnt worth upgrading (in fact, most older laptops cant have an upgraded processor).

For around $200+ you can buy a used/refurb computer on ebay thats a P4-M 2.4+, 256MB of RAM, 30GB HD, etc. It's much better then trying to upgrade your laptop.

**The_Other_One** · 02-06-2007, 05:28 AM

Agreed. Many laptops from around those times aren't even upgradable. Or if they are, you have to find the specific processor...there's no standard or anything like with desktops.

LPH · 02-06-2007, 12:00 PM

The original processors for these notebooks were Pentium II 233, 266, 300, 333, 366, 400. Therefore, as others have stated, upgrading the CPU is really not cost effective. Now, if you are just wanting to do this as a hobby - then make sure you look over the specifications from Gateway:

http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/.../p515050.shtml

Best of luck.

CharmPeddler · 02-06-2007, 07:55 PM

ya get a used/referb for cheap and just upgrade the memory/harddrive (if you need to)

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[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,953	For a laptop that old it isnt worth upgrading (in fact, most older laptops cant have an upgraded processor). For around $200+ you can buy a used/refurb computer on ebay thats a P4-M 2.4+, 256MB of RAM, 30GB HD, etc. It's much better then trying to upgrade your laptop. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,426	Agreed. Many laptops from around those times aren't even upgradable. Or if they are, you have to find the specific processor...there's no standard or anything like with desktops. __________________ 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

02-06-2007, 12:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
LPH New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 10	The original processors for these notebooks were Pentium II 233, 266, 300, 333, 366, 400. Therefore, as others have stated, upgrading the CPU is really not cost effective. Now, if you are just wanting to do this as a hobby - then make sure you look over the specifications from Gateway: http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/.../p515050.shtml Best of luck. __________________ Tux Reports Network Administrator Tablet PC Questions \| Tablet PC Post

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