Is it listed on the motherboard somewhere? I use Windows XP ; can I find out what my system details are currently?
2006-09-17 07:07:36 · 12 answers · asked by Iloveitwhenyoucallmebigpoppa 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If you know the brand and model of the motherboard, the manufacturer's website usually provides specs on the capacity of memory and CPU. This information is typically imprinted on the mother board somewhere, such as between the PCI slots or the edge of the board. As for your current specs, Jordan L's recomendation sounds as good as any.
2006-09-17 07:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by Joe D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, before buying an expensive processor, you should upgrade your ram because that will increase speed too. If thats still not fast enough for you, look up your motherboard on the manufacturers website or look in the booklet it came with. Find the maximum supported processor then work from there. But before even spending money, you should first run some cleanup stuff like Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, anti-adware software, etc. Once you do all that free stuff, then find out how much speed you NEED and how much you WANT. Evaluate your price ranger then look around from there. I suggest consulting a nearby computer store or website such as maximumpc.com, pcworld.com, majorgeeks.com, geeksquad.com... you get the picture. Before buying ANYTHING make sure your getting your moneys worth. Read reviews etc. All that work will help you make a sound purchase and will really make you feel good about it knowing it most likely wont go bad next year.
2006-09-17 07:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by wave_with_all_ur_fingers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides the answers above....
Usually the Motherboard booklet that should have came with your system would let you know what Steppings you can use.
Most MoBo's are limited to a range of Processors as Processors are always changing.
Usually, in more modern PCs, the range of CPUs that can be use is not listed on the MoBo (though it would be great if they did). But, the Serial Number for the MoBo is. Do a Google (or your favorite seach engine) using the Serial Number. You should be able to find what your MoBo can handle in both CPU's and RAM.
2006-09-17 07:20:53 · answer #3 · answered by Corillan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find out what mother board you have by taking off the side of the computer case and looking for the model number should be fairly large and easy to see then go to the manufactures website and do a search for the board and see what size of processor you can put in it you may need a bios update...
2006-09-17 07:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically the upgrade would not be advised if your unit is more than two years old.
The upgrade cost would be more than the value you would get out of the upgrade.
I would start planning on a replacement.
2006-09-17 07:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download Belarc Advisor. It will tell you what you currently have on your system. Your motherboard manufacturers web site can also tell you which cpus it supports.
2006-09-17 07:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by Jordan L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the moboard's makers webpage, there also should have been a book with the moboard that tells all the cpu's it can use.
2006-09-17 07:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would make more sense to add additional ram and get a faster internet connection.
2006-09-17 07:11:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to see what your processor type is... AMD, or Intel.
then if it is a 32 bit or 64 bit, then the socket type.
2006-09-17 07:10:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure you get a core 2 duo
2006-09-17 14:10:44 · answer #10 · answered by Jonay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋