can you change the processors on a computer
2007-04-27 14:31:40 · 7 answers · asked by Benita H 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
yes you can, but its not somthing that u should just mess around with. you need a pretty good idea of what your doing or else ur gonna screw something up and fry it. and those things arent cheap. if you dont know your socket type you can find it with the program that you can download from this site: http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
2007-04-27 14:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by bub15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need to know what processors the motherboard is compatible with. The motherboard manufacturer frequently has a CPU compatibility list available on its support website. An updated bios version may also be needed to recognize newer model processors.
2007-04-27 21:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
On a desktop, it's quite easy. It just depends on up to what processor does the motherboard support.
On a laptop, it's not easy and best left to expert technicians.
2007-04-27 23:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can as long as your motherboard supports whatever type you're trying to switch to. If it doesn't, you might as well get a new computer or not get one at all.
2007-04-27 21:34:38 · answer #4 · answered by sfpiano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mark B - that is survival of the fittest....inability to spell it prevents relevant searches on google, etc. But who that asks questions of this nature here actually takes the time to try a search engine first? Padding their score by asking questions that could easily be answered with a little bit of effort..... :)
2007-04-27 21:45:02 · answer #5 · answered by Mucho 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As stated above yes you can as long as it fits the socket and the motherboard is compatible. But seeing that you can't even spell it it is doubtful that you could do it on your own.
2007-04-27 21:39:24 · answer #6 · answered by mark b 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can as long as your motherboard supports whatever type you're trying to switch to.
2007-04-28 07:29:56 · answer #7 · answered by K c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋