Upgrading the HP TouchSmart 600-1120 Desktop PC

soooo im really unsatisfied with this comp (but it was a present so i cant return it and spurn the family member that got it for me) and would like to upgrade it to a better gaming machine
am i correct that the
Intel® Core™ i7-840QM Processor
(8M Cache, 1.86 GHz)
is the best CPU i can use without some form of extra cooling?
im currently also looking at the
Intel Core i7 Mobile 820QM 1.73GHz 8M PGA988 CPU - SLBLX
since ive found it for as low as $300 compared to $600 for the 840QM (any suggestions on where i might find a better price?)
also according to hps support site the motherboard contains an expansion slot for
One Mobile PCI Express Module (MXM) socket
MXM version: 3.0, type A
<35W
Used for MXM graphics card included with selected models
is it correct to assume that this slot is currently empty and compatible with a nVIDIA GT 240M N10P-GS-A2 1GB MXM A VGA Card ?
also ive been told that this card alone would need a fairly expensive semi-custom cooling system. unless the 600-1120 has one installed for an existing graphics card ( which it doesnt correct? )
im also under the impression that the GPU is actually intergrated into the motherboard? does this make installing this new graphics card a waste?
and finally i plan to throw in
G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Laptop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-8GBSQ
this is because im unsure of what exactly is in the memory slot right now (its the factory 4GB stick) if anyone has the information on this so i could by just one stick of the same brand instead of buying 2 new stick that'd be awesome :-).but its not a big deal as the difference is only about $30
thank you for your assistance

Check with HP sales on the MMX video card and see what is offered.
These are the motherboard specifications for the TouchSmart 600-1120. If you should buy additional memory then be sure to match up with specifications (CAS, latency, timing etc..) of the existing dimm(s).
HP DV9700, t9300, Nvidia 8600, 4GB, Crucial C300 128GB SSD
HP Photosmart Premium C309G, HP Photosmart 6520
HP Touchpad, HP Chromebook 11
Custom i7-4770k,Z-87, 8GB, Vertex 3 SSD, Samsung EVO SSD, Corsair HX650,GTX 760
Custom i7-4790k,Z-97, 16GB, Vertex 3 SSD, Plextor M.2 SSD, Samsung EVO SSD, Corsair HX650, GTX 660TI
Windows 7/8 UEFI/Legacy mode, MBR/GPT

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6. Selected option to upgrade Win7, keeping all docs and preferences and let it go. Took an hour or so, I didn't keep track. Rebooted a couple of times and responded to any prompts for info. When I received the logon screen for the first time, I ejected the upgrade DVD.
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8. Followed the instructions in the email to install and unlock the Media Center pack. It took a while to add the software. My only concern was if the AVerMedia TV card (A327) would work. After the install there was the normal Media Center icon shown on the app tiles. Launched it and had go through the process of setting up the TV tuner. Once it found the tuner card (yea!) I told it to use the existing preferences for channels and such and it worked like it did in Win7.
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I have been trying to upgrade my TouchSmart 600-1120 PC for the last year from Windows 8 to 8.1 and have been unsuccessful, now that windows 10 is available I get the same error trying to go from 8 to 10. Error is 0xC1900101 - 0x40017... To back up a bit I was able to upgrade from Windows 7 to 8 with no issues. For the las year I have done everything I have read about from upgrading all device drivers also all current windows updates, deleting temp files, disk cleanups, prefetch files, disabled and uninstalled A/V all the disk and file maintenance you can think of. The upgrade goes all the way to the very end, and then reverts back at the final boot up indicating the error and that the previous Windows version was restored. Same exact error whether I try 8.1 or 10 upgrade. Even tried to upgrade directly from the Windows 8.1 DVD got same error. Only thing I havent tried is restore system back to Windows 7 and go directly to Windows 10. If I go that route I will probably just buy a new hard disk and perform a system recovery from the disks and then try a Windows 10 upgrade, but I feel it will be more time wasted. If anyone out there has this same pc TouchSmart 600-1120 and you have battled this please let me know if there is a solution. This unit has the 1st gen Core i3 processor / Intel HD graphics so the most current Intel drivers date to 2012 but according to MS should work with 8.1 from my discussions with them. PC runs just great, don't want to upgrade to a new PC if I can solve this issue, otherwise I will just go back to Windows 7 as being stuck on Windows 8 won't do me any good as MS will stop updates to 8. Currently Running Windows 8 Pro. Thanks

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I understand that after upgrading to Windows 8.1, your remote control does not work, or the volume control built into the side of the computer. HP does not have updated drivers for Windows 8.1 and your computer. Downloading or Updating Software and Drivers for HP Computers. You could try the built in troubleshooter, to aid in resolving issues. Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter:
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Memory modules not working on HP Touchsmart 600-1050sc desktop - update BIOS ?

Hi
I just bought 2 x 4GB DDR3 PC3 12800 memory modules from Cruical (see http://eu.crucial.com/eur/en/touchsmart-600-1050sc/CT5311446)
The modules does not work on my HP Touchsmart 600-1050 sc desktop. Acc to HP specs it should support 2 x 4GB (max 8 GB in total).
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Hi,
Its specs:
Memory upgrade information
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Non-ECC memory only, unbuffered
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Hi:
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I have a wireless network in my home and my desktop (HP TouchSmart 600-1350 Desktop PC) was connected to it and now it is not.
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Hello AngelicMarine:
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       These computers are nothing like the old computers were like. It's bad enough just replacing the Optical drive . Have you ever removed the back cover of your computer? The Lan module is at the bottom and the antenna for it is near the web-cam. That's a lot of layers to break down lots of tiny screws and parts to remove and put back not an easy task.
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I understand that you are having issues where you cannot use the higher end graphics card installed in your HP TouchSmart 600-1055 Desktop PC. The issue you are describing appears to be a physical issue and I think it would be best if you contacted HP technical support for repair options.
US support link to contact options for HP products purchased in the US.
Outside of US support link to contact options for HP products purchased outside the US.
Now just because you purchased the computer in Australia does not mean your warranty is not good in the US. I am providing you with a link to theHP Global Warranty and FAQs, which states the following:
HP Global Warranty covers HP products at the level of standard warranty offered in the country in which it is used. For example, a product purchased in country "A" and moved to country "B" receives the current warranty coverage provided by country "B" (if that product is marketed or supported in country B)
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I just purchased the HP TouchSmart 600-1215xt CTO Desktop PC with TV Tuner ATSC-NTSC w PVR & remote. I want to connect it to my HDTV cable set top box (Cox Cable) so I can record TV programs from digital cable and stream NetFlix video to my 52 in Samsung 1080p HDTV. Where can I find instructions for how to configure this set up?
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There is HDMI input with TV tuner
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Location of HDMI port on a Touchsmart 600 PC

A technician from the cable company once said that we should buy an HDMI cable to run from the PC to the cable box. I see the HDMI port on the cable box, but don't see such a port on the PC. Does anyone know if an HDMI port exists on the Touchsmart 600, and if so, how to access the port? Thanks.
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Hi,
No, it does not have HDMI port:
Source: HP TouchSmart 600-1350 Desktop PC Product Specifications
Many later models have HDMI ports but they are IN ports.
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