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Compaq Persario CPU

by drvirago777 Apr 14, 2017 12:29AM PDT

I just Upgraded one of my Computers. An older Compaq Presario.
I Upgraded it from a 160 GB HDD to a 250GB HDD and also upgraded it from a 1GB Ram to a 4GB Ram.
I installed a Windows 7 Pro OS on it. Its working OK but not any faster than before.
Could it be the Processor?
I notice the cooling fan runs a lot at different speeds depending on the process under way.
Can I upgrade this unit to a Dual Core Processor?
Would that help it be any Faster. Its Really Slow.
Any Suggestions or Input would be Appreciated..
It now has an Intel Celeron 360 SL9KK 3.46GHZ/512/533/06 L6460432 installed in it.

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Re: upgrade CPU
by Kees_B Forum moderator Apr 14, 2017 12:39AM PDT

If you can't find a CPU Compatibility list on their site, ask their customer service. The three possible outcomes:
1. It can't be done.
2. A list of CPU's it can be done with, but it needs a BIOS-update also.
3. A list of CPU's that it can be done with without a BIOS update.

I think #1 is the most likely.

Upgrading the HDD from 160 to 250 GB shouldn't make a difference. For a difference you need an SSD.
But RAM from 1 to 4 GB should have made a difference, depending on how and what you measure and what you run.

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To speed up these slugs.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 14, 2017 8:12AM PDT

It's rarely the CPU. My favorite upgrade today is to change from HDD to SSD. For example a 2006 Dell E1505 Inspiron boots to the desktop and runs Firefox, gets a Google result in 35 seconds from cold.

It has 2GB RAM.

That's what SSD did for that machine.

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Cpu
by Bob__B Apr 14, 2017 11:57AM PDT

That's a single core cpu with no HT.
Work at cutting back on all the stuff you have running at the same time.

Consider redoing the cpu thermal paste just in case it's getting a little hot and throttling.
While you've got the hsf off give the heatsink and fan a good cleaning.

Give the rest of the innards a good cleaning.

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Thermal Paste and Cleaning.
by drvirago777 Apr 14, 2017 4:43PM PDT

I did exactly that. I cleaned the CPU and put new thermal paste on it. What a difference. The fan doesn't run near as much. And Yes if you take it easy and let it take it time it performs well.
It is not a computer you can just click, click, click when being Impatient.
That confuses the Unit and it takes twice as long.
Will this system run with a Dual Core CPU?
I also gave everything a good cleaning and blow out with compressed air.
I want to Thank Everyone for there Feedback and Advice..

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Dual core
by Bob__B Apr 14, 2017 6:44PM PDT

Tell the exact model number of the machine.

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