upgrading cpu

Macedon slayer · 03-15-2009, 07:51 PM

Hi I have a Toshiba Satilite Pro and I was wondering if I can upgrade my processor and video card
SPECS:
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Cpu T5750 @ 2.00 GHz 2.00 ghz
Memory (RAM) 2.00 GB
32 Bit operating system
Vista Basic

I would just like to know what is compatible and worth it's cost

lAresl · 03-15-2009, 07:59 PM

Just making sure, this machine is a laptop correct?

**TriggerFinger** · 03-15-2009, 09:58 PM

First you have to know if GPU is integrated in mobo or not. If not, you can upgrade but choices are limited due to shape and size. Totally different from PC Desktops.

As for CPU.. most often you can. Make sure it fits and it is supported by the motherboard.

As to what is compatible... this you have to research based on what you have currently (and again if supported by your motherboard).

For the cost... IMHO.. not worth it. GPU alone costs a LOT (second hand unit). Personally I am not the type to spend like $150 - $200 for a second hand GPU. I would rather save some more and get me a new one (yes, even for over $1.5k).

Macedon slayer · 03-15-2009, 10:42 PM

Yes my computer is a laptop

03-15-2009, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Macedon slayer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista basic service pack one	upgrading cpu Hi I have a Toshiba Satilite Pro and I was wondering if I can upgrade my processor and video card SPECS: Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo Cpu T5750 @ 2.00 GHz 2.00 ghz Memory (RAM) 2.00 GB 32 Bit operating system Vista Basic I would just like to know what is compatible and worth it's cost

03-15-2009, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
lAresl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33 OS: MS Windows XP sp3	Re: upgrading cpu Just making sure, this machine is a laptop correct?

03-15-2009, 09:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,841 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: upgrading cpu First you have to know if GPU is integrated in mobo or not. If not, you can upgrade but choices are limited due to shape and size. Totally different from PC Desktops. As for CPU.. most often you can. Make sure it fits and it is supported by the motherboard. As to what is compatible... this you have to research based on what you have currently (and again if supported by your motherboard). For the cost... IMHO.. not worth it. GPU alone costs a LOT (second hand unit). Personally I am not the type to spend like $150 - $200 for a second hand GPU. I would rather save some more and get me a new one (yes, even for over $1.5k). __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

03-15-2009, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Macedon slayer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Vista basic service pack one	Re: upgrading cpu Yes my computer is a laptop