Dell Inspiron 1521 question

[ikonix360]

I have a 2009 Dell Inspiron 1521 laptop that I had stopped using due to it being slow and I getting a faster PC.

It runs Windows 10.

It uses the AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-58 processor.

I can get an AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-68 for it, but am unsure which one I need.

This one is $24

https://www.cpumedics.com/amd-tmzm8...-ultra-zm-86-cpu-processor/?sku=TMZM86DAM23GG

This one says call for quote.

https://www.cpumedics.com/amd-tmdtl...socket-s1g1-turion-64-x2-tl-68-cpu-processor/

Or is there a better processor than those that will work and isn't expensive?

It's more of a want to find a use for it given I replaced the screen maybe 2-3 years ago. I figure maybe it would be useful for streaming music or some other simple tasks.

 

[PP Mguire]

This laptop is technically way slower than that other Core 2 machine you were running for a bit. Total junker, and the IGP isn't even decent enough for retro gaming.

 

[ikonix360]

True, however I hate to trash it given it has a new screen.

Would it be possible to put Linux on it and get more use out of it that way?

 

[PP Mguire]

It's pretty much E-waste at this point, but it doesn't hurt to toss an OS on it and see what'll work ok. Just don't put any money into it.

 

[ikonix360]

I've heard that certain flavors of linux can make older hardware useful again for certain things.

 

[Sparkolas]

I've heard that certain flavors of linux can make older hardware useful again for certain things.

Absolutely, Linux can offer an after-life to older hardware. I suggest you try Linux Mint installed on an inexpensive Solid-State Drive (SSD). Their fast read/write speeds help the slower RAM & CPUs keep pace. See: https://linuxmint.com/ You'll have the option to download an image (ISO copy of the OS version you choose), "Burn" it onto a USB-drive, creating a "Linux-Live" version to try before install.
Currently I'm using an ACER ZG5 netbook from 2008 originally ruunning Win Xp, now Upgraded with Linux LMDE 6 faye which is light for under-powered devices. Linux LMDE would be a good fit for your Dell Inspiron.

Cheers from Niagara, Ontario, Canada

 

[ikonix360]

I might try it at some point.

Currently using it so my dad can log into his online banking about once a month. Otherwise it sits unused.

Would Linux LMDE be able to run Windows programs?