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Hey guys.....I have a Compaq Presario with 475mhz...128mb ram...a 10gig and a 20 gig hard drive..although the 10gig is almost used up...should I invest in a CPU UPGRADE??? Would it make much difference? And if I do will it cause more problems....let me know your advice...thanx <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0">
Since it is a 475 I am gonna assume it is a K6-2...since the K6 line topped at 550 I don't think you would notice enough difference, if the board would even support it.Quote:
Originally posted by DATABOY:
<STRONG>Hey guys.....I have a Compaq Presario with 475mhz...128mb ram...a 10gig and a 20 gig hard drive..although the 10gig is almost used up...should I invest in a CPU UPGRADE??? Would it make much difference? And if I do will it cause more problems....let me know your advice...thanx <IMG SRC="smilies/rolleyes.gif" border="0"></STRONG>
I don't think a K6-2 processor would be incredibly expensive, but I don't even think Presarios let you remove the processor or anything. But I may be wrong...
They come out all right but you either have to pull the PS to get to it or take the the other cover off and swing the MOBO out to get to it.Quote:
Originally posted by Mistah Jungleman:
<STRONG>I don't think a K6-2 processor would be incredibly expensive, but I don't even think Presarios let you remove the processor or anything. But I may be wrong...</STRONG>
Well, if you're looking at taking on the cost of a new motherboard and processer, you'll definately notice a change, and it'll likely be well worth it, but if you're only looking at going 100 to 150 mhz up, I'd stick with what you have.
Although slapping in a new board and processor would also allow you to overclock and that's a noticeable difference in performance for a small amount of dough.Quote:
Originally posted by Quiet Thunder:
<STRONG>Well, if you're looking at taking on the cost of a new motherboard and processor, you'll definitely notice a change, and it'll likely be well worth it, but if you're only looking at going 100 to 150 Mhz up, I'd stick with what you have.</STRONG>
Can the Presario case accept standard motherboards? Would you have to add a sound card or modem to replace any "daughter boards"?
the best advice I can give you is to upgrade your computer..
take a look in this config that uses the parts you have and adds a few more:
AMD Duron 750MHz + CPU fan - $54
Use your 128 MB PC100 RAM - $0
Use your Floppy - $0
Use your HDD's - $0
Use your CD-ROM/CD-R - $0
Use your Modem/NIC - $0
MSI K7T (Via KT133A/686B)+ AC97 audio - $98
ATI redeon 32MB AGP - $73
Enlight ATX Mid-Tower case with 300W AMD Approved PSU - $59
Use you Monitor - $0
Use your Keybaord/Mouse - $0
Total Upgrade Cost : $284 + S&H..
I got the prices from http://www.compuplus.com
you can probably find it even cheaper..
this config will give your system new life - and it's upgradeable too - you can add more RAM and CPU till 1.33 GHz (Tbird)
Hope it helps