Upgrading the processor

simrick · #1 04-27-2007, 05:50 AM

Hi. I've got a Compaq Presario 17XL460 with an Intel PIII 700MHz processor which I'd like to upgrade. Problem is, I'm having a hard time finding info to tell me what it can handle - I'd like to get to 1-2GHz, but I just don't know where to look (this is all new to me) - any ideas? I know that the Mobo has a 370-pin L2 socket and this processor is a 370-pin, (Compaq #207672-001) Intel P-III 700MHz Coppermine, 100 front side bus 256Kb level 2 cache with Speed-Step Technology (this is from the HP web site & HP customer service).
Thanks.

Zorro · #2 04-27-2007, 07:38 PM

isnt that a notebook? I dont know you can upgrade the cpu's in notebooks

simrick · #3 04-27-2007, 09:00 PM

Yes, it is a notebook. I was just reading a C-Net course on upgrading your laptop, so I guess it is possible (maybe not on mine?).
http://upgrade-your-notebook.classes.cnet.com/
See Lesson 5.

Zorro · #4 04-30-2007, 07:29 PM

Im having trouble finding much info on that notebook, the problem is its a PIII, finding a cpu to purchase is going to be very difficult i think

simrick · #5 04-30-2007, 08:42 PM

I think perhaps you may be right...........maybe I'll just do the max RAM and leave it at that. It's fine for surfing and email, so I guess upgrading the cpu is not all that important. (yes, P-III is very difficult to find now...)