The one i have now has a socket 939 written on it. is this the size, I hope to buy a faster processor and increase my memory which is currently 250mb.
Any suggestions please help. the speed is driving me nuts
Thanks
2007-06-10 23:35:53 · 6 answers · asked by bond 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Socket 939 is the specific pin format. ONLY a socket 939 processor will fit in your motherboard.
Yes, more memory in your system will speed things up.
2007-06-10 23:39:08 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Socket 939 processors are made by AMD. Socket 939's are no longer in productions, you may find some still at websites, but have been replaced by the AM2 socket.
To use the AM2 processor you will need a new motherboard that supports AM2's and new memory as the new processors and motherboards need DDR2 memory which is much faster than DDr memory.
If you decide to by a new motherboard i would look for a board that supports the new Intel processor series core 2 duoc. These are the fastest about at the moment, but who nows how long that will last.
Have a look at http://www.ebuyer.co.uk
2007-06-11 02:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As has already been stated Socket 939 is the specific pin format of the cpu (Central Processing Unit) that your motherboard will accept.
What you really need to do is check the manual that came with your motherboard as there will, undoubtedly, be a limit to what speed processor your board can handle. If you wish to add to your question, telling us what motherboard (Brand and model), I'm sure someone will take a look at a manual to determine this for you.
Increasing the speed of your cpu (measured in GHz or Gigahertz) and increasing the amount of memory (RAM) that you have, will speed up your computer. As I said earlier, be sure that you stay within the limits that your motherboard can handle ... that goes for RAM, as well as CPU.
You can, if you like, visit the following site and download a small program that will tell you how much RAM your motherboard can handle. If you feel comfortable, you can input which type of motherboard you have (Manufacturer and model), or you can click on Scan My System. You don't, of course, need to purchase your RAM from Crucial, but you can make a note of what type of RAM (speed, etc.) and purchase it elsewhere.
2007-06-11 00:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Socket 939 is just a socket not the size. Now, for the faster CPU buying guide, first I suggest reading your Motherboard manual first that which CPU it supports on it, because some motherboards are not designed to handle future upgrades.
When buying a CPU don't let those salesman fool you, get the specification that you need not them recommending another type of CPU like AM2 socket which couldn't be fitted into your motherboard.
GL now. Remember your motherboard manual also shows what's the maximum speed of CPU that it can handle.
2007-06-11 00:55:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no 939 is the socket the chip uses, if you right click on my computer and then choose properties a computer description will come up telling you the mhz/ghz of your processor and what make it is ie. amd/intel and also how much memory you have installed as 250 would really be 256mb in memory so have you confused your hard drive with your memory? to find out hard drive size go into my computer and either hover mouse over the drive or click on it and read the details on the left
2007-06-10 23:43:03 · answer #5 · answered by phlip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the type of socket is simply the type, its the number of pins and shape of the pins position, it will not fit in other sockets, if you force it, it will break.
The frequency determins the power so to say, 2.ghz is ofcourse beter than 1ghz, it can handle more applications.
More memory is good, i have 4gb, i play some high end games. which is ram hungry.
2007-06-10 23:41:01 · answer #6 · answered by jaffarkelshac 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋