I have a compaq s5000nx running as a media box, its sporting a 2.5 celeron processor that desperately needs upgrading. According to everything that I can find, the motherboard has a bus speed of 400Mhz, the processor that I am looking at is a 3.0 P4 Prescott, in the 478 socket. Will this processor support the bus speed at 50% of what its used to?
And as a follow up, what kind of performance difference is there between a 400 and 800mhz system bus and is it worth upgrading motherboards?
2007-05-31 10:41:27 · 2 answers · asked by romeohsdrumline 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Your processor upgrade is limited to what your motherboard BIOS supports. It is very likely that it does not support the P4 3.0Ghz that you like.
Your Celeron 2.5Ghz is most likely a Northwood. Your motherboard would surely be supporting the P4 Northwoods.
I've noted that your motherboard has integrated graphics w/ limited shared RAM capability and NO AGP port. If you are looking towards improving 3D graphics and video performance as well, consider upgrading the motherboard to one w/ Nvidia integrated graphics and a PCIe graphics slot.
2007-05-31 11:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think of you should attend a mutually as. Your present day setup will nevertheless play new video games ok. i in my view went from a 775 setup to a sparkling 1155 socket board and i5 processor for 4 hundred dollars. i will inform you the value difference is rarely considerable. the terrific situation you should probable do is take the money you have and get a great solid State force.
2016-11-24 19:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋