Alexzz_

I would say that is about the right amount.

Most likely a single loose connection, it probably turns on if it connects again by being shaken a bit.

Thats pretty much impossible to say until you get it and run some tests on it. However if the previous owner swapped the psu and the pc still booted itll probably be fine.

I have found a few sources saying it is technically compatible with the AMD A8-5550M but if its possible for an end user to upgrade to it is a different matter. Besides, the AMD A8-5550M is not all that powerful compared to any modern cpu. It might be wiser to just upgrade to a new laptop than to try and re use this old one. However if you are willing to spend a few bucks and try, they are available on ebay for around 20$(just make sure you buy one that has the pin grid array). You would probably also need to find the correct drivers to use the cpu. All i can say is best of luck. Sources: https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/HP-ProBook-445-G1/19047 https://www.gebruikershandleiding.com/HP-ProBook-445-G1/preview-handleiding-744167.html?page=0011

Read your own highlighted text, It is the last pin grid array socket, meaning it still has the pin grid array socket. All processors after it use bga. FS1 is not exclusively bga

it actually seems like op has a up gradable cpu socket in this laptop http://buysnip.com/product/hp-probook-455-445-g1-laptop-motherboard-722818-501/

Do you want to replace the entire top of your desk? Or just a section of it? Because large touchscreen monitors can be quite pricey especially if you want a multi touch one.

ran the numbers and your right, i would recommend op to look into lower wattage psu's https://outervision.com/b/LeuGBL

thanks, what is releasing and when ? because i dont think it will be available in my country at launch.

Budget (including currency): 1500 euro Country: netherlands Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Mainly triple A games, some indie/lighter games. My cousin wants help with building a pc, and most of the stuff i can easily help him with, but Im not up to date on the latest benchmarks. so Im mainly here for advice on what cpu and gpu to get, a little help with choosing a mobo would also be appreciated (mainly which series to get, B, Z, X idk anmymore). The budget of 1500 euro is for the entire pc, so keep that in mind when choosing. All accessories (monitors and stuff) are outside of this budget and you guys don't need to worry about that.

ah, sorry. i thought you accidentally posted in the wrong thread because this thread was about amd and you were suddenly talking about intel. i apologise for my mistake.

pst, i think your in the wrong thread

Tiworker is related to windows updater, just let it run and wait till its done. Source: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-performance/high-cpu-usage-caused-by-tiworkerexe/ae12110a-15ca-49cb-be24-c6200072b436

Usually how those sites can offer those prices is by buying massive quantities in bulk directly from microsoft. Or they use a scammed credit card

have you tried contacting them in any way?