Satellite A300 - CPU & GPU upgrade questions

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• Satellite A300-1QP - RAM upgrade question

  Hello world

  After a few years, I decided to spend the money to upgrade the RAM.
  Now, I'm pretty stuck to understand what to do.

  I always knew that my laptop can be upgraded to 8 GB.
  I also have many references for this information:

  -model: Satellite A300-1 q PSAGCE-07000QIT
  (http://www.toshiba.it/discontinued-products/satellite-a300-1qp/)

  I checked physically slots: there are currently two slots of 2 GB each.
  As long as no expert, I thought that the the more logical way to upgrade such a configuration is to buy the other two chips of 4 GB each to reach the 8GB.

  However, it appears this combination didn't is not possible because I don't find not (I checked the site of Kingston and the Amazon). The upgrade of RAM I want to achieve is:
  -DDR2
  -800 Mhz
  -8 GB

  If this can be useful, I note all the data on the other two RAM modules:
  2GB 2Rx8 PC2-64005-666-12-Z3
  800 Mhz DDR2-SDRAM

  Can someone help me understand what to do to upgrade the RAM 8 GB?

  Thank you very much

  Francesco

  Hello

  The laptop was equipped with the Intel GM45 Express chipset and the Intel ARK page this Chipset Mobile Intel GM45 Express is capable of dealing with the 8 GB of RAM
  The chipset seems to support 667 MHz / 800 MHz/1066 modules MHz

  If you want to increase the RAM up to 8 GB of RAM, the best option would be the use of 2 x SO-DIMM 4 GB (DDR2 800 Mhz) modules
  The present modules must be removed and replaced with two modules of 4 GB.

  Usually, you can use modules of different brand but modules good markets can cause a lot of problem different and strange. So I recommend you to buy good quality like Kingston, Toshiba, modules etc.

• Re: Satellite A300-1mt - HDD upgrade question

  I just want to know, can I change my 250 GB, 8 MB, 5400 RPM SATA HDD in my laptop with this one
  HDD 500.0 GB WESTERN DIGITAL Scorpio Blue 5000BEVT, SATA, 8 MB c., 5400 RPM

  Will it work, or does better go, my laptop will recognize it?

  TNX

  Hello

  I think that the laptops BIOS should recognize the new HARD drive.
  The new HARD drive is a SATA HDD and it's the most important thing.

  You need a 2.5 SATA HARD drive!
  Size and speed are not really important, because the new SATA controller must manage this without HARD disk problem.

  Welcome them

• Satellite A300 - 25K - graphics upgrade possible?

  Hey there,

  Sorry I'm a n00b, so forgive me if it has been requested before.

  I have a
  + Satellite A300, Dual Core T6400 @ 2 GHz +.
  my graphics is a
  + ATI Mobility Radeon 3650 + and it is NOT ENOUGH... especially for the full HD video editing

  Q: + it would be possible to upgrade my graphic + (not sure if it's a chip or card)?

  Please read and respond to, your help is greatly appreciated

  tOm

  Hello

  Please read here http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/ann.jspa?annID=13

  As you can see, Cpu and Gpu upgrade is not a good idea. Even if your motherboard can handle it but the Bios is not pre-tested for her. In any case, you must contact the Asp (SAV), they can tell exactly whether it is supported or not.

• Display problem on Satellite A300 after Win7 upgrade

  Hello everyone,

  I just did an upgrade to my Satellite A300 for Windows 7 32. I booted up my laptop and everything was fine, but after I have write my username and password and open a session on my screen becomes black.
  I hear it works, but I can't see anything.

  When I used safe mode it worked fine. I checked the display of information and it says unknown
  I downloaded the latest drivers for the ATI card on the Toshiba site, but when I install it, it says driver not detected because I think that I'm in safe mode and it is not connected and I can't install it in normal mode because I don't see anything

  What should I do?

  Help, please

  Hello

  It is not easy to say what the problem is here. I have too many Satellite A300 and since last week, I use Win7 too.
  On my laptop, everything works perfectly.
  I also found the small group of Toshiba on Facebook and a guy he describes how to install Win7 on Satellite A300. If you are on Facebook you can check it out HERE.

  I recommend you to install Win7 after facilities command posted here.
  If you have any other questions please let us know.

• Satellite hardware C855-S5133 - upgrade question

  Hi all

  I was wondering, I own a Satellite c855-s5133 and I want to upgrade my hardware to make it faster and more compatible with the new games and programs.

  So the question is which is compatible with the model and what can I do to make my computer bettter.

  P.s. I've already updated the 16 GB ram, and I really don't like if I'm more do.

  Thank you
  DOCTORMAN

  Hello

  To be honest, you are very limited if it comes to upgrade the hardware of s for laptop.
  You have already upgraded the RAM. That s OK.

  You could also switch from the HDD to the SSD. This performance of the laptop from the read and write process would be much faster. Also the laptop would be faster start and would go a lot smoother.

  But to be honest, for purposes of such game pass isn't very useful.

  To get better game performance, you need a better graphics card, but the fact is that the GPU upgrade isn't possible.

• Satellite A300 cpu problem

  Hi all, I had a Satellite A300 under Vista 32 bit

  I posted in this forum earlier on my reboot loop problem
  (http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=77256&stqc=true)

  I finally found that my laptop is fine when it is in safe mode, or when running only on battery
  Once I plug the power that the loop comes back, I saw in another post that disable both processors in Device Manager can solve the problem, and it worked for me!

  However, I want to do a factory restore because my OS is corrupted badly enough (probably due to virus?), many services can not start and also access no internet

  Problem is when I do the factory recovery, the processor driver will probably settle at some point my laptop won't fall through the loop again and was never able to complete the recovery?

  I tried other OS like ubuntu, but problem still exist, so I don't know this isn't OS problem.

  So I would like to know:
  1. What is the difference of the CPU in operation mode/battery safe mode/AC only mode?
  2. What does the processor driver? What happens when I disabled it them?
  3. a way to set the CPU mode in the BIOS? (so I can keep the work process recovery) (I tried ' dynamic/always low' and disable "multi core processing", no help)

  I tried to fix my laptop for weeks, your help is very appreciated!

  > Problem is when I make the resumption of the factory, the processor driver will probably settle at some point my laptop won't fall through the loop again and was never able to complete the recovery?

  I think it will always be the case if you install the system using the recovery disc or own Ms.

  > 1. What is the difference of the CPU in operation mode/battery safe mode/AC only mode?

  First of all if you run the laptop computer is in safe mode, only some essential system process would load and many components non-essential are disabled.
  The processor supports also different modes (C1, C2, C3) in order to save energy for energy savings
  Each CPU has multiple power modes, and they are collectively called States C or C-modes.

  > 2. What makes the processor driver? What happens when I disabled it them?
  Its a driver essential system. Unless the driver of the CPU, the system does not recognize the CPU correctly and the processor cores.

  > . Any way to set the CPU mode in the BIOS? (so I can keep the work process recovery) (I tried ' dynamic/always low' and disable "multi core processing", no help)
  N °
  The CPU seems to be the troublemaker and I think that it should be replaced

• Re: Satellite A300 - battery after upgrading to Windows 7

  Hi all

  I have with me the notebook toshiba Satellite A300.
  Bought the UNITED Arab Emirates. I just upgraded my pc to windows 7 and it seems to have affected my battery life, I guess.

  Anyone has idea about hw long battery last, I mean hours.

  Now, I can only use it for nearley 30 min... Some blog said of updateing the bios.

  Is this the reason realley or is the problem of windows 7 with my battery, experts advise please.

  Thank you, vb sbar

  Hello

  I don't know if the update of the BIOS would help, but if the new BIOS is available for you notebook series, then it s a m updated value.

  But you should also check the Win 7 power management settings.
  Please check this Toshiba HowTo:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/Ann.jspa?annID=41

  It s on vista but Vista power management is very similar to Windows 7.

  Here you must change the battery more user-friendly options.
  Check it!

• Compaq presario CQ3559IN: CPU & GPU upgrade in my COMPAQ PRESARIO CQ3559IN desktop pc

  Can I upgrade my RAM and GPU for this system? Is there a limit to the (Maximum) upgrade my desktop pc can support? If so what would be the right product to buy?

  Thank you

  Benhur Ar.Jerome

  @jeromebenhur, welcome to the forum.

  Here is the information of CPU/processor upgrade for the motherboard:

  TDP: 95W

  • Motherboard supports the following processor upgrades:

    NOTE: Only the Socket LGA 1156 processors are compatible with this motherboard.

• Pavilion g6 - 2217cl: the HP Pavilion g6 - 2217cl RAM and CPU/GPU upgrade

  Hey there, I am looking to upgrade the RAM and CPU/GPU on my G6 Pavilion. Here's my current characteristics;

  Laptop model: HP Pavilion G6 - 2217cl

  Operating system: Windows 10 family (x 64)

  Current RAM: 6 GB (used 2 slots)

  CPU/GPU: AMD A8 - 4500 APU with Radeon HD graphics card

  What are the possibilities should I upgrade?

  If more information is needed, I'll be happy to provide.

  It supports up to 8 GB of memory and the processor can be upgraded to a 10 - 4600M. Here is the Manual:

  Manual

  There is no video card to upgrade, but for the models of series AMD A video is contained in the processor itself and an upgrade of the processor also carries with it an upgrade for HD 7640 G HD 7660 G video. It's light but a bit noticeable and clock speed go from 2.8 ghz to 3.2 ghz, which is not huge but noticeable. Memory is a DDR3-1600 module, and you can replace your 2 gig with a 4 gig to spend 6 to 8.

  Memory upgrade is as easy as... CPU/APU don't upgrade not so much.

  4 GB PC3 12800 1600 MHz shared 641369-001

  http://www.Amazon.com/HP-641369-001-1600Mhz-PC3-12800-memory/DP/B008L325TW?ie=UTF8 & Keywords = 641369-001 & qid = 1465472116 & ref_ = sr_1_2 & SR = 8-2

  If it's 'the Answer' please click on 'Accept as Solution' to help others find it.

• Alienware CPU & GPU Upgrade

  The CPU is also extensible on Alienware (mid-2013) 17 (ADMIN NOTE: maintain the label removed by privacy policy >)? (He has a graphics processor Nvidia 860 m 2 GB and an Intel i7-4710mq).

  Also if, for example, I get the 880 m (I know that other messages on this computer, it is checked for this model. Not the series of 900 m, unfortunately. :/ ) I should do it myself, or dell offers a service to upgrade components? I would rather not mess up my computer if I can get a 880 m.

  So, basically, should what options I have for cpu and gpu upgrades and how to approach it?

  If I can still buy these things, where would I go? Dell just email sales support on this?

  Hello

  GPU and CPU validated for your Alienware system improvements are below.

  GPU

  M290X Radeon R9

  NVIDIA GTX 880M

  CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

  I7-4800MQ

  I7-4810MQ

  I7-4900MQ

  I7-4930MX

  I7-4940MX

  You can try to contact the assistance service Sales so they can confirm if we have parts available.

• Alienware X 51 R2 CPU & GPU Upgrade

  I have an Alienware X 51 R2 with a motherboard 0PGRP5. I currently have a processor Intel Core i3-4130 @ 3.4 GHz and a GeForce GTX 645. I'm looking to upgrade my CPU & GPU this holiday. What CPU and GPU is compatible with my system?

  Thank you

  Hello

  Here are the options of CPU and GPUS validated for this system.

  CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

  • I5-4440
  • I5-4460
  • I7-4770
  • I7-4790

  GPU

  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750Ti
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
  • AMD, Radeon R9 270
  • AMD, Radeon R9 370

• M18x R2 CPU/GPU upgrade help

  Lately I experienced an annoying problem.  I go to play a game like age of empires III, which shouldn't be a problem, but after a few minutes, the screen goes black and the only way to make it work is to reboot by pressing the power button.  My M18xx R2 has had some problems before, so I recently replaced the discs and did a clean installation of Windows 7 Pro.   I thought that might be the GPU?

  I ran stress tests on the CPU and the GPU via Support help and all this goes well.

  My processor is a Core i7 3740QM and I have 2 gtx 675M popular with sli.

  1 can I upgrade to GTX 680 M without worrying about updated drivers using the or overheating?  Meaning is it plug and play?

  2. What CPU can I upgrade to that would be taken and play. I do not overclock.  I thought Intel i7 3840QM.

  Thank you

  Here's the Alienware-tested (read: plug-and-play) GPU upgrades for the m18xR2.

  • HD 7970 m
  • GTX 680 m

  Something more recent requires some work.

  I would not upgrade your CPU if you don't plan on overclocking. The i7-3840QM is a good enough in itself.

• Satellite A110-195 - Ram upgrade questions

  Hello

  I have Toshiba Satellite A110-195

  My questions are:
  (1) what is the maximum size of ram per slot, 1 GB or 2 GB?
  I have 2 cylinders on my laptop right now 512 MB each. Am I able to replace one of them with a ram of 2 GB?

  (2) right now on my laptop I have DDR2 [PC2-4300] Rams.

  Any SoDimm DDR2 ram working?
  Either the ram DDR2 and exactly PC2-4300.

  Laptop supports the Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset
  http://Ark.Intel.com/products/27857/Intel-82945GM-graphics-and-memory-controller

  According to the Intel page, the chipset handles max 4 GB RAM.
  This means that you can use 2 x 2 GB RAM or 4 GB RAM module.

  The chipset supports DDR2-400 / DDR2-533 / modules of RAM DDR2-667

• Satellite A300 - and Vista recovery Question

  I bought a Satellite A300 a few days previously, it automatically installed Vista without CD when I opened it.
  Is it joint to come with a vista CD/DVD or I need to burn a Toshiba Recovery disk?

  Pkozerski is right. Toshiba offers no support for recovery with new laptop models and this media must be created using the preinstalled recovery Toshiba creator tool.

  To do this I advise you to use high quality in DVD-R format media. My favorite is TDK or Verbatim.
  If you change anything in the future on your laptop, you'll be able to find your laptop using recovery image stored on the second partition.

  If you need instructions specific to how make it please let me know.