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Is there a way to upgrade my processor from 1.73GHz to 1.8GHz for free?
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leeroy17
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Hi,
I don't know a thing about the tech side of computers but I need to use my laptop for work but they said I need a 1.8GHz processor, but my laptop only has a 1.73GHz. Is there a way to do this for free? I only bought the laptop brand new in Feb!! My laptop is an: acer aspire 5715Z if that helps.
If anyone has any info on this please get back.
Thanks,
Lee.
I don't know a thing about the tech side of computers but I need to use my laptop for work but they said I need a 1.8GHz processor, but my laptop only has a 1.73GHz. Is there a way to do this for free? I only bought the laptop brand new in Feb!! My laptop is an: acer aspire 5715Z if that helps.
If anyone has any info on this please get back.
Thanks,
Lee.
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1.73 is close enough to 1.8GHz already, so I doubt you need to do anything.Happy chappy0
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What have they said you need it for, I assume as software package but which one?0
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There is a process called "OverClocking" it involves changing setting in the BIOS to speed up a processor.
It can KILL Processors and laptops! (overheat parts / melt laptops!!)
Faster Process = Hotter laptop
Hot laptop = lower lifespan for components
Desktop users do it all the time but they have room in the case to get serous cooling equipment inside! but In a laptop there is no room!!
I'd stick to what you got! you won't notice the speed difrence!Laters
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Lie it on its back and tickle its belly till you hear the disc drive speed up.
Flip it over and enjoy your new supercomputer.;)“Careful. We don't want to learn from this.”0 -
Appologies leeroy17.
Hope you don't mind me asking a quick question.
What difference does the GHz make?£2 Coins Savings Club 2012 is £4.............................NCFC member No: 00005.........
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I have no Idea, I'm just in the middle of applying for a work from home call centre agent with british gas and they wlll only accept a computer with a 1.8GHz processor. I dont know what to do.0
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I have no Idea, I'm just in the middle of applying for a work from home call centre agent with british gas and they wlll only accept a computer with a 1.8GHz processor. I dont know what to do.
I just wondered as my laptop is 3.20GHz.£2 Coins Savings Club 2012 is £4.............................NCFC member No: 00005.........
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It's the processer clock speed. Each operation on the CPU takes a certain amount of clock cycles, so the faster the clock the quicker it runs (in principle).Happy chappy0
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I just wondered as my laptop is 3.20GHz.
RAM stores the temporary data while your using a programme, and enables quick access to it. Your processor actually does all the processes, and so a higher frequency (GHz) means more/faster.0 -
Hi,
I don't know a thing about the tech side of computers but I need to use my laptop for work but they said I need a 1.8GHz processor, but my laptop only has a 1.73GHz. Is there a way to do this for free? I only bought the laptop brand new in Feb!! My laptop is an: acer aspire 5715Z if that helps.
If anyone has any info on this please get back.
Thanks,
Lee.
I've just had a look to see if that processor can be upgraded and everywhere online says it's a 1.6GHZ not 1.73GHZ.Always looking for a bargain and to help0
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