UPGRADE MY Gateway 6021GZ

[francoisbel]

I WILL LIKE TO KNOW IF IT'S WOTH THE PRICE TO UPGRADE MY Gateway 6021GZ?
If so if I can upgrade a CPU to a 533 MHz?
if not I think the fastest for the buck is a Intel Pentium M 755 at 2.0 GHz. For 15$ on EBAY.
SPEC
Processor Intel® Celeron® M Processor 360
(1 MB L2 Cache | 1.40 GHz | 400 MHz FSB) NOT SHOULDER Socket479/Socket mPGA479M
Chipset Intel® 852GM
Screen 15.4-inch Widescreen Ultrabright TFT WXGA
Memory 512 MB DDR (1 x 512 MB) SODIMM (PC2700)now at 2 GB
Video Intel® Extreme 2 Graphics
Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT)
Hard Drive 60 GB HDD (4200 RPM)
Optical Drive DVD +/- RW Multi-Format
Write maximum: 8X DVD +/-R, 4x DVD +/- RW, 24x DVD+R DL, 24x CD-R, and 10X CD-RW disks Reads maximum: 8X DVD-ROM Disks, 8X DL/+RW, and 24X CD-ROM disks

 

[aatje92]

You can't upgrade a laptop

 

[Logan93]

It would be in your best interest to upgrade. I can't imagine it's much fun to do anything on it. If that isn't possible for you monetarily, then maybe upgrade the CPU.

What OS are you running? It could probably handle a stripped linux pretty well.

Also, it's most likely that your CPU is directly soldered to the motherboard, make sure to check that out before you buy a new processor. It's not removable if it is soldered.

 

[aatje92]

^

Lol, he can't even

 

[Logan93]

Look at the motherboard for his model. I think he can, actually.

http://www.esaitech.com/gateway-da0ma2mb6d8-mx6000-ma2-laptop-motherboard.html?pk_campaign=ga-pla&gclid=CNHc77zmyLkCFSlo7Aod8kIAgA

 

[aatje92]

Yes but can he also upgrade his PSU / Cooling solution?

Upgrading laptops is never recommended, even if it's possible.....

 

[Logan93]

Yes but can he also upgrade his PSU / Cooling solution?

Upgrading laptops is never recommended, even if it's possible.....

Well, you may be right. But it's also possible that as long as it runs in the same temperature range, he should be fine. Besides, it's an old machine. Eventually he will have to just get a new one. But for right now, putting in that new CPU may fit the bill as long as it handles the integrated graphics for it and runs at the same wattage as his old CPU, along with keeping his temps at a good average..

 

[francoisbel]

You can't upgrade a laptop

Why not?

 

[francoisbel]

Noit is not shoulder if you read the complete description. I am running windows 7

 

[aatje92]

Yes but can he also upgrade his PSU / Cooling solution?

Upgrading laptops is never recommended, even if it's possible.....

Well, you may be right. But it's also possible that as long as it runs in the same temperature range, he should be fine. Besides, it's an old machine. Eventually he will have to just get a new one. But for right now, putting in that new CPU may fit the bill as long as it handles the integrated graphics for it and runs at the same wattage as his old CPU, along with keeping his temps at a good average..

Except a better cpu (from the same gen) will use more power and will produce more heat 🙁