Is it upgradeable? like can i upgrade the processor and the graphics card?
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I have this tower but have no idea if you can or not. I would assume so but you should consult Dell or your local computer geeks.
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You cannot upgrade the processor but you can upgrade the Graphics Card to anything that will support the PCI-E 2.0 X16 slot
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John Aho,You can upgrade the graphics card, or any other component, as you choose. Please note that any component that is properly installed and does not damage the system will *not* void the warranty on the computer.
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Yes you can install a new graphics card. You will also need to upgrade the power supply to match the card. It isn't really a big deal though, power supplies are cheap. I totally recommend this computer, it is great. (There are 12 usb ports on this machine. Figure that into your opinion.)
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It will run any modern games, and probably well. Though you might not be able to max out the settings depending on the game. Of course, it is very upgradable, and you could always just put in a new power supply and graphics card.
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You can upgrade the ram by replacing it--I've done that. In fact, I upgraded to 8gig. However, you actually take the top off and then work your way down from the top until you get to the ram. I used a Youtube video to walk me through it.
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That is almost definitely going to be no. This is a desktop processor, not a laptop processor. To find an upgrade for that you would need to make sure the processor is compatible with the laptop's motherboard socket and specs. If I were you I'd do some scrounging on Google to see if anyone has a list of compatible processors to that computer, and if you can't find such a list then you're going to risk throwing money into a part that won't work with it.
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Some components (memory, disk, graphics) are easy to upgrade, the motherboard is replaceable, but is a customized version....
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I'm not really sure about the processor but I upgraded my graphics card to a nividia 650 ti and its way better then what comes in it the downside to the card is u will have to get a new power supply as well bc the current one dose not have another 6 pin connector nor enough power but if u do get this pc and have the money I would upgrade the power and gpu it was totally worth it for me
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I think it could b upgraded, but you may have to purchase said upgrade from gateway/Asus???
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H.E. look up the specs on your computer and it will tell you what your computer can be upgraded to. Hope this helps
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Hi Faith. it is very difficult to upgrade a laptop video as most all of them are part of the motherboard they also do not have a pci slot. in a rare circumstances its a different type of card because of room and heat requirements. also you have to disassemble the entire laptop to see if it can even be upgraded. Sorry I could not help you more. Maxing out the Ram is about the only help the graphics performance
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Yes, as long as you know what you are doing. There are limits due to the slim design but upgrades are available as far as video cards and others. If anyone decides to upgrade just take it to someone or youtube it
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No. The processor is pretty good, but you would have to upgrade the video card. Preferably, you would have a GeForce GTX 650 with 2 GB.
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This is NOT a desktop system. As is the case with nearly all laptops (excluding custom built) the only interchangeable, and therefore upgradeable, components are the battery, hard drive, memory modules (RAM), and the DVD/CD drive. You may be able to overclock the processor for additional speed. I believe the graphics "card" is not a separate component but integral to the system board. The keyboard can normally be REPLACED with the same keyboard if the original becomes defective... same with the display screen, but will not provide added function. In case my info is invalid you should contact HP's tech support for confirmation.
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You can't. Laptops are incredibly hard to upgrade. If you want something you can upgrade, then get a desktop. Laptop is meant for portability.
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I don't know the answer to that question. The PC meets my needs as is and I have never looked into possible upgrades. Sorry.
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Are you referring to the CPU by any chance? To be honest I'm not entirely sure. But I believe you could probably find another processor to replace the one that comes with it, since you can get access to most parts by taking the bottom off of the computer. But I just replaced the RAM to upgrade from 1 to 2 gb. I am by no means a computer expert, I just know my way around the internet. :)