Hello all. I'm considering upgrading an older laptop that's used mostly for light to medium computing. It has an intel core 2 duo t6400 2ghz processor with 3 gig of ddr2 ram. I want to install an ssd, windows 10 x64 and 8 gig of ram. Even though it's rated for only 4 gig max of ram, the chipset (intel gm45 express) is rated for double that. I guess the 4 gig max is because vista is a 32 bit os. Basically, I'm asking if it's worth the $$ since the processor is so old. Will I see a big difference? It's not my main comp but I do use it for a lot of stuff and I'd hate to get rid of it. BTW, it's a Toshiba satellite a305-s6905. Thanks
Worth upgrading comp with old cpu?
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Toshiba State 4GB ram max
Intel say Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 8 GB
Memory Types DDR2 667/800, DDR3 800/1066
your laptop is DDR2 which mean 4GB max. it is was DDR3 it would be 8GB
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/329099/Toshiba-Satellite-A305-S6905.html
Http://ark.intel.com/products/35134/Intel-82GM45-Graphics-and-Memory-Controller-Hub
as for SSD remember that if your BIOS is not UEFI chances are your bios will not recognized the SSD drive (technology to new hardware you have.)
Intel say Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) 8 GB
Memory Types DDR2 667/800, DDR3 800/1066
your laptop is DDR2 which mean 4GB max. it is was DDR3 it would be 8GB
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/329099/Toshiba-Satellite-A305-S6905.html
Http://ark.intel.com/products/35134/Intel-82GM45-Graphics-and-Memory-Controller-Hub
as for SSD remember that if your BIOS is not UEFI chances are your bios will not recognized the SSD drive (technology to new hardware you have.)
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Thats not true, SSDs operate like any other SATA hard drive, they do not require UEFI at all.
That said I wouldn't waste the time or money on such an ancient machine.
Thanks. I figured that is wasn't. Anyway, I've looked at two laptops to replace it with. One has an I5 6200u processor; the other, an I5 7200u. Both systems use 940mx gdrr5. The price difference is $60 more for the 7200u. I don't think I'll see much of a difference in performance--or will I? Thanks
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The 7200u is a little faster you may notice it. IMO when it comes to laptops buy the fastest thing you can afford, because you can't really upgrade it, ever.
A305-S6905 will take an upgrade to 4GB, a T9300 2.5 Ghz Core 2 Duo (or the 2.6Ghz version T9500?), and a MX200 512GB SSD just fine. Did this a year ago for a family member member so they could get another couple years out of the machine. Works great 18 months later. An SSD looks just like a spinning drive to the BIOS, no worries. You don't need no stinkin' fancy BIOS for SSD upgrades in anything. If it's got a SATA connector it will work.
In this case all these upgrades were under $160 and the $130 SSD can be a main drive in a future computer, or put in a $7 USB 3 caddy for a shockproof backup drive. Or you could use it in a RAID setup on your next laptop PC if it has a 2.5" SATA slot empty. (many of the new M.2 SSD laptops have a full bay available for the entry level machines that they put mechanical hard drives in)
In this case all these upgrades were under $160 and the $130 SSD can be a main drive in a future computer, or put in a $7 USB 3 caddy for a shockproof backup drive. Or you could use it in a RAID setup on your next laptop PC if it has a 2.5" SATA slot empty. (many of the new M.2 SSD laptops have a full bay available for the entry level machines that they put mechanical hard drives in)
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