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puggster View Member Profile	Mar 14 2009, 08:10 AM Post #1
W0nK3e d0nKEe Group: Staff Posts: 4,283 Joined: 10-September 05 From: sunny scotland Member No.: 591 Gizmondo Owner: Yes My Points:34, vote for me :) hehe	hey peeps well some of you know i invested in a rather cheapy but nice compaq presario cq60 just before xmas well as the standard specs wernt too shabby but not enough for my needs i decided to invest in a few upgrades it originaly has a 1gb ddr2 memory 120gb sata hd amd sempreon si-40 2.00mhz processor which is about the equivelent to a 3.00ghz celeron desktop cpu and had vista bacic as the os well i upgraded the memory to 4gb 2x 2gb 667mhz clock and a 250gb hd it cost a few quid but it flys now and deffo a good investment so far now the problem is the cpu as its not really a gamers cpu so i was hoping there is some compatible cpu i could use like a amd dual core or sommit does anyone have any clue if my lappy can have the cpu upgraded ??? its running on a phenix bios and sofar there is no way to fiddle with cpu settings so im unsure if the bios will update the cpu settings or if its locked only to this cpu?? im not really fussed about playing games on it as i have the wii for it but im just rather miffed that my desktop pc which is nearly 4 years old can play gta IV AND MY LAPTOP CANT just because the cpu is slightly under par even though technicaly my laptop out specs my desktop system as its only running with a 1gb + 256mb ram and just a fraction under 3ghz celeron cpu with a 256mb gfx dont get me wrong it runs pish but it plays lol (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/pullhairmj4.gif) (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/pullhairmj4.gif) (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/pullhairmj4.gif) (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/pullhairmj4.gif) (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/pullhairmj4.gif) should i just give in or invest in a better cpu?? any advice (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) puggz

Eraldo View Member Profile	Mar 14 2009, 03:10 PM Post #2
Gizmosized Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 11-June 07 From: London Member No.: 4,599 Gizmondo Owner: Yes	Take a look inside, see if the cpu can be removed , if it can http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Intel-Core-2-Duo-T54...%3A1\|240%3A1318 same cpu i have, or you can search better. my laptop specs Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 CPU 1.66Ghz 1gb ram 80gb hdd (i have 2 fualty 250gb hdds) Nvidia Gforce 8600m GS 512mb deticated graphics vista home premium i can play any game i want,altho i havnt tried gta 4 because of my very small hdd. I have windows rating of 4.5

Tommi View Member Profile	Mar 14 2009, 07:20 PM Post #3
Has Returned!! Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 14-August 08 Member No.: 18,988 Gizmondo Owner: No	OK.... Generally, CPU's cannot be lifted from a laptop motherboard. And that ebay processor was an intel, the one you have puggster is an AMD. Most likely its the graphics card, or lack of. It's an intergreated chipset you have, no way to upgrade.

dan171717 View Member Profile	Mar 15 2009, 10:53 AM Post #4
Gizmosized Group: Members Posts: 474 Joined: 28-September 07 From: somewhere Member No.: 7,087 Gizmondo Owner: Yes	yes they can tommi my 4 year old Packard bell easynote can it is called socket 479 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_479 most laptops use this socket. ive never had and amd computer but it looks like they have an equivalent socket (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_S1) anyways i pimped my laptop loads. i changed the screen i added wifi card gutted it to pass antenna cable though. ill put up some pictures sometime anyway the cpu you have is fine. i doubt it is as fast as a 3ghz celeron but its better than my cpu (1.4ghz celeron m)

puggster View Member Profile	Mar 15 2009, 10:58 AM Post #5
W0nK3e d0nKEe Group: Staff Posts: 4,283 Joined: 10-September 05 From: sunny scotland Member No.: 591 Gizmondo Owner: Yes My Points:34, vote for me :) hehe	QUOTE (Tommi @ Mar 14 2009, 07:20 PM) OK.... Generally, CPU's cannot be lifted from a laptop motherboard. And that ebay processor was an intel, the one you have puggster is an AMD. Most likely its the graphics card, or lack of. It's an intergreated chipset you have, no way to upgrade. the one i have can be removed by twisting a little black screw and it pops out when i ran a compatability test for gta IV it showed i had good overall stats but failed on cpu only i think the graphics are shared on this pc so in theory it will have like over 1gb ram behind the graphicsi its a GE Force 8200 M G. Chip which i know isnt a gamers spec chip but it should be suficeint to play it on a lower setting ild think just cpu seems under par (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) edit here is a spec list of feature it seems ok for a cheapy processor anyways and as far as i can see its a good all rounder for general use just not gaming (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) lol Highlights for AMD Sempron SI-40 2GHz Mobile Processor Product Line:Sempron Clock Speed:2GHz Process Technology:65nm Marketing Information Get affordable performance and security that redefine everyday mobile computing. The Mobile AMD Sempron processor offers the performance and security you need for the evolving needs of today's mobile life style. Whether it?s e-mailing friends and family, surfing the Web, viewing photos, or getting work done, AMD technology can make it fast, easy, and secure, anytime, anywhere. General Information Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc Manufacturer Part Number: SMSI40SAM12GGC Product Line: Sempron Product Name: Sempron SI-40 2GHz Mobile Processor Manufacturer Website Address: www.amd.com Product Type: Processor Product Model: SI-40 Brand Name: AMD Technical Information Clock Speed: 2GHz Process Technology: 65nm Processor Core: Single-core HyperTransport: 3600MHz 64-bit Processing: Yes Processor Technology: AMD64 Technology Processor Manufacturer: AMD L1 Cache: 128KB L2 Cache: 512KB Processor Socket: Socket S1 Power Description Thermal Design Power: 25W Environmental Conditions Miscellaneous Additional Information Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) Green Compliance Certificate/Authority RoHS Green Compliance yes

Tommi View Member Profile	Mar 15 2009, 11:56 AM Post #6
Has Returned!! Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 14-August 08 Member No.: 18,988 Gizmondo Owner: No	Hmm, I know Intel one's can be replaced, but always thought AMD ones were soldered to the board itself...

dan171717 View Member Profile	Mar 15 2009, 02:27 PM Post #7
Gizmosized Group: Members Posts: 474 Joined: 28-September 07 From: somewhere Member No.: 7,087 Gizmondo Owner: Yes	nah you wont be able to play gta4 on the 8200m sorry. you really need an 8600 or better and that is a huge upgrade and impossable on a laptop.

Eraldo View Member Profile	Mar 15 2009, 04:13 PM Post #8
Gizmosized Group: Members Posts: 400 Joined: 11-June 07 From: London Member No.: 4,599 Gizmondo Owner: Yes	QUOTE (dan171717 @ Mar 15 2009, 02:27 PM) nah you wont be able to play gta4 on the 8200m sorry. you really need an 8600 or better and that is a huge upgrade and impossable on a laptop. Its not impossible why does everyone say this about laptops only to be proved wrong, my laptop is a refurbished laptop, it doesnt come with an deticated graphics card, it was fitted after. Your statement is true for some laptops but it is very possible for others.

puggster View Member Profile	Mar 16 2009, 08:07 AM Post #9
W0nK3e d0nKEe Group: Staff Posts: 4,283 Joined: 10-September 05 From: sunny scotland Member No.: 591 Gizmondo Owner: Yes My Points:34, vote for me :) hehe	ah well thats that out the window then lolz (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) its prolly a bad idea playing it on a laptop anyways as this thing heats up quicker than a electric BBQ playing GTA san andreas its showing i have over 2gb available graphics memory but has 256mb dedicated memory for graphics no wonder the ram upgrade seriously improved the current games i have i can play gta sa and MS flight sim 2004 at full settings where as before i had to set at medium to play without lag anyhoo not to worry as i didnt really buy it for games anyways more for photoshop and internet stuff really cant grumble @ 300 bux as i could do alot worse for that money (IMG:https://gizmondoforums.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) cheers pugz

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