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07-30-2004, 04:40 PM
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High School JV
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Kennewick WA
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Computer Upgrade question
I have a compaq presario 7000. I want to upgrade the processor. Is that possible? Its currently a 1.3mhz amd athalon? I just have no idea bout this stuff.
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07-30-2004, 04:48 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Edmond, OK
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Look at the specs for your motherboard. It will tell you how fast of a processor it supports.
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07-30-2004, 04:50 PM
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College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Unless you plan on doing a really minor upgrade, you'll also have to replace the motherboard to suit the new processor.
It's possible but could end up being expensive depending on how much of your stuff is integrated onto your exisiting motherboard (gonna want to get the same stuff on the board, or have to buy seperate cards). As well as heating/cooling issues with your case that you have now.. Newer processors run much hotter now days (depending on what you get)... and your power supply could end up being insufficient on your case also... |
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07-30-2004, 04:52 PM
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General Manager
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Satellite of Love
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I bought a COmpaq once...the moment I wanted to upgrade it, I came to the decision that I would never buy Compaq again.
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