2007-02-19 04:08:24 · 5 answers · asked by jemesley e 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If your motherboard is compatible with the new processor you won't have to change anything else.
If you have to get a new motherboard, you'll also have to get new memory and possibly a new video card.
2007-02-19 04:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by M.B. 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends. If you are switching brands (AMD to Intel or Intel to AMD), you'll need a new motherboard compatible with that processor. Also if you’re upgrading to a 64 based processor you'll need a new motherboard regardless due to the different number of pins used by 64-based processors. If a new motherboard is needed, you'll have to make sure it's combatable with the RAM you currently have. If your current system isn't too old this shouldn't be a problem.
2007-02-19 12:39:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Nothing HAS to be changed, but if you change the processor to a faster one then adding RAM can only help.
2007-02-19 12:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you need.
Make sure your new processor supported by Motherboard, if no, youll need a new Motherboard.
2007-02-19 12:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by maxiangelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't "have" to change anything else.
2007-02-19 12:14:29 · answer #5 · answered by G.D. 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋