Our second computer is a Compaq that's about five years old now, it has it's original Pentium four, 1.50 ghz processor. Is it a good idea to replace it with a new processor, or should I just leave it alone as long as it's working?
Do processors become slower with age?
2007-02-24 23:55:22 · 6 answers · asked by WhooHoo! 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
No, they don't degrade.... The technology just overpowers them.. Meaning new software just pushes them to a limit where they can't keep up...
To upgrade processors you would need to know the board model # and make sure the BIOS are compatible with a higher processor... Some motherboards can not take a higher processor because they are basically maxed out at the factory. There are cheap boards out there that do have limits.
Remember. If you have a RESTORE CD then compaq, HP, Dell, etc... limits their BOARD REPLACEMENT to those suppliers only.
If you DO change boards then you will have to buy a whole new package of windows.
2007-02-25 00:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by Renoirs_Dream 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first off, you can replace your processor. It depends on your computer whether they've actually glued it in place or not, but most times, it's not hard-set into the motherboard. As far as the fastest one, you need to figure out what you're doing with it. Are you gaming? if you are, get a dual core processor...you should also look into an extra fan or two for your processor, and maybe even some liquid cooling.
2016-03-28 23:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, processors shouldn't become slower with age unless they're damaged.
You may be able to drop in a faster P4 CPU, but that depends on what your existing motherboard will take. You'll need to know the exact specs of the motherboard or computer model to figure that out.
More than likely, if a CPU replacement isn't going to get you over 2.0ghz, don't do it. Going from 1.5 to say 1.75 isn't worth the money.
2007-02-25 00:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it works fast enough for everything you want it to do it is good. Pentium is the better of the processors even if it is 1.5
You could learn what items you have starting with your computer by going to Start>Run> type msconfig and hit ok then click the Starup tab. There should be a file ending in .exe for every entry there under the Command section. Write down the name of that .exe file and do a google search for it. One of the first sites will tell you what program it is related too and wether or not you need it to start with your computer. These startup items are the main thing to slow down a computer.
2007-02-25 00:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by ComputerDude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to buy new. However, that said, you will need a new motherboard and probably some cards. You may have to replace some of the other hardware as well. A motherboard replacement is major, major surgery, not to be undertaken by the faint of heart or technically challenged.
Good luck.
2007-02-25 00:00:27 · answer #5 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally the processor wouldn't be old but if you are having problem with the processor, then only you have to change the processor.Right now, if you are changing the processor it might give problem.
2007-02-25 00:01:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋