Processor Upgrade Question.
Discussion
Hi Simon,
Really need the motherboard details to find out the specification of processor it will support. It is possible that it might accept the more powerful Athlon processor, something like a 1000 MHz to replace the Duron 750 MHz. Can't tell you without knowing exactly what you have there, just that it may be possible.
If a an Athlon would suit, then it is a reasonably easy change over. Physically have to remove the heat sink off the old processor, then unclip the processor from the board and pull it out. Then plug in replacement and lock it in place with the clip. Apply some thermal compound onto the processor, then carefully apply the heatsink and clip that on. Then boot up and hope for the best. A visit into the Bios to set the bus speed and multiplier may be necessary although most boards should just recognise what the new chip is. You may even be able to overclock it and tell your PC that it is say 1.1 or 1.2GHz instead of 1.0 GHz, but the fans will have to be good to keep the temperature down and maintain stability.
Good news is, there will be no having to play around with windows or other software on your PC, so in that respect, normally a quick and inexpensive upgrade.
Really need the motherboard details to find out the specification of processor it will support. It is possible that it might accept the more powerful Athlon processor, something like a 1000 MHz to replace the Duron 750 MHz. Can't tell you without knowing exactly what you have there, just that it may be possible.
If a an Athlon would suit, then it is a reasonably easy change over. Physically have to remove the heat sink off the old processor, then unclip the processor from the board and pull it out. Then plug in replacement and lock it in place with the clip. Apply some thermal compound onto the processor, then carefully apply the heatsink and clip that on. Then boot up and hope for the best. A visit into the Bios to set the bus speed and multiplier may be necessary although most boards should just recognise what the new chip is. You may even be able to overclock it and tell your PC that it is say 1.1 or 1.2GHz instead of 1.0 GHz, but the fans will have to be good to keep the temperature down and maintain stability.
Good news is, there will be no having to play around with windows or other software on your PC, so in that respect, normally a quick and inexpensive upgrade.
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