How do I put a P4 3ghz processor in a dell pc with a slower FSB?

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How do I put a P4 3ghz processor in a dell pc with a slower FSB?

The original CPU was a 1.6ghz p4. The pc will just stop when it tries to start.

2007-03-07 09:51:28 · 2 answers · asked by smileysimm 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware

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Before doing any type of cpu upgrade be sure to find out form the manufacturer what is the maximum speed the pc can handle, then run a BIOS update on the board to fix any issues upgrading may cause. It sounds as though the 3ghz cpu wont work in that unit.

2007-03-07 09:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Umm... you can't, usually.

If the motherboard was made around the time the 1.6 was out, then it most likely will not have support for the newer, faster processors.

2007-03-07 17:54:55 · answer #2 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋