PC Processor?

Question

If I was to change my PC processor would I have to change my memory?

Answer 1

not as long as the CPU buy is for the sytem board or that should be socket you already have.
the only time you would need to buy new memory is if you change the CPU and the motherboard, and your new motherboard does not support your old memory.

just be sure before buying a new processor you know what socket letter or number your board has on it. failing to get the correct processor will be both emabarsing and expensive as some companies will not exchange a CPU unless faulty leaving you no choice but to either comit fraud and damage the chip, or sell it on the secondhand market and thus make a loss on what you paid for it, or buy a new motherboard to fit the CPU.

either way it could be an expensive error as you would still need to buy the correct processor for the socket on your computer.

so good luck.
and if you do not know what you are doing or looking at get someone who knows what they are doing and do not just pick someone at random out the phone book or local newspapers as you could end up like a neighbour of mine who got seriously ripped off a guy charged him £100 to remove and keep 1GB pc2700 DDR RAM and replace it with 256MB pc2100, he also removed all my neighbours personal data without first either making a backup or checking if a backup existed.(the list goes on on how badly my neighbour was ripped off)

so be careful.
as the CPU (processor) is the heart / brains of your computer be extra carful when removing or installing a new one. be sure to properly ground yourself so you discharge all static electricity in your self and your clothes before and while you work inside your computer.

when removing and installing a CPU it is best practice to remove your addon cards so as you do not accidentaly damage them during the install the removal also allows you easier access to your CPU.

remeber to make sure the work area you place the cards is properly able to dispers any static electricity that may be around.

better still go to a local servce centre or repair shop and see if they have any anti-static device bags they should have loads if they are upgrading computer on a daily basis and they may let you have as many as you like free or for a couple of pence.
use the bags to put the cards in while you are working inside your computer.

remember to disconnect the computer from the mains completely before you do any work on the inside your computer.
you may be prompted to reactivate your copy of windows when you restart this is nothing to worry about it is free to do it is just your software detecting the hardware change and is designed as an anti-piracy feature of the windows xp and above operating system when your system recieves one or more significant hardware changes.

good luck

Answer 2

No. There are only few cases in which replacing with a faster CPU would be the most logical step. Mostly, when it's time to change the CPU, it's also time to change the motherboard including the memory. In most cases, you can better add memory then upgrade the CPU, anyway. If you have the case open anyway, and you only have 1 harddisk, i can advice you to add an extra harddisk while you're there (for backups, etc.)

Speed up without replacing CPU:
-Use older software, like Office2000 in stead of Office2003. Or Paint Shop Pro 7 in stead of PSP-X.
-Disabling unneeded services might help (Start / run / services.msc. Google the services you don't understand. Disable the services you don't need.)
-Installing a faster virus scanner might help too:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NOD32 (but then disable the current one first.)
-And, of course, scan for spyware now and then, and have a background spyware scanner active. Test on malware: http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan
-Replace the videocard if older then 2.5 years.
-Start / run / msconfig.exe / Startup: disable all of them, then see if the PC is faster. You might need some, but you can always enable them again. But then you will know if you need them anyway.

If you want more speed in websites: generally, a faster CPU in the same motherboard won't help. If you want to see which thing is consuming your CPU speed: CTRL+ALT+DEL, select the task manager. There you can sort on 'CPU' to see which thing(s) take up the CPU-resources. If it's a p2p-program, you could give it lower priority (right click on it).

Answer 3

No, but it would be better in the long run if you added some more RAM.

You may need a new motherboard too, depends on what speed and brand of processor you are wanting to buy

Answer 4

nope
but make sure your old PC procesor is same as the new one
like a P4 to a P4 it goes the same with any pentium except Core 2 Duos and Core Solos and Sonomas.
only Pentiums
the things is watch out for the slot
there are different CPU sockets
LGA Socket 775 (socket T)
939
475
and tons others
this goes the same for AMDs
usally all AMDs go on a Socket 939
so they are all interchangable
except for AM2s
they use their own special socket.

Answer 5

Maybe, then maybe not. If your motherboard can support the processor then you don't need to change your memory.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

No.

But you do need to get a new CPU that will work on your motherboard. Check carefully. It's easy to waste a lot of money.

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Answer 8

NO only if you upgraded the motherboard that uses a different type of memory.

Answer 9

no
but you'll have a better performance if you added some more memory

Answer 10

If you are using the same motherboard...definitely not.

regards,
Philip T