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How to upgrade existing LapTop to be able to run Spore?

I love my LapTop even if it isn't a very known brand.

I have an Acer Aspire 5720.

My problem is that the processor - Intel Centrino Core 2 duo is a 1.66 GHz and the game "Spore" requires a minimum of 2.0 GHz.

Is there a way to purchase a better processor and have it put in my lap top?

Update:

I haven't bought the game yet out of fear I will run into trouble.

I did buy "Viva Pinata" and it runs ok. only every now and then does it freeze up. If it isn't my processor could it be my video card? and how do I check what kind of video card I have?

It does have 3GB DDR2 and

250 GB HDD

As you can see... I am not too educated when it comes to computer stuff.

Update 2:

OK... let's try it this way.

Who out there bought Spore and is running it successful on their LapTop and what kind of LapTop is it and what are the specifications on the LapTop.

I think I would like to know the available RAM and processor type.

4 Answers

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    you have a Core 2 Duo, that means 1.66 x2 = 3.32GHz

    no upgrade needed.

    Each core clocks at 1.66GHz and it has 2 cores.

  • saile
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    your dvd rigidity appears like its death, its on its way out and there is not any longer lots you're able to do. yet provide the lens purifier a attempt no harm in that, advance of ram could advance the functionality skill and enables you to load extra at a single time. ram does no longer make the pc quickly because of the fact the processor does this, besides the certainty that a multitude of ram can shrink loading time because of the fact the pc wont bottle necks- happens whilst the gadget over plenty and slows down. i extra beneficial my ram to 4 gb

  • 1 decade ago

    actually i "think" you can't do anything to your laptop to improve its processor.

    only one solution to play spore.

    BUY A NEW LAPTOP.

    the 1st comment is incorrect because your dual core is .83 each and the total is 1.66

  • Rosi
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    BUY A NEW LAPTOP

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