Replacement CPU for older eMachines PC?

Question

I have an eMachines PC which I purchased back in 2001. It has a 600 Mhz Celeron processor in it currently, and over the past few years, I've upgraded the RAM and hard drives to turn it into a fairly nice PC. It has always been very reliable, so I don't see any reason to buy a new one if I could just upgrade the processor in mine. I realize that system bus will limit how fast this PC will operate, but I have also heard that their are limitations on the maximum speed that could be installed, even if you're using the correct CPU format (slot 1, socket 370, etc.). Anybody know how to determine the fastest CPU that I could install in this PC? I know mine is a socket 370, and they make Celeron socket 370's all the way up to 1.4 Ghz, but I don't know if my system would accept a 1.4 Ghz CPU?

Thanks!

P.S. - Please don't respond just to tell me to get a new computer or that it's not worth it (or can't be done, which is just a lie). The older Celeron replacement CPUs are going for about $25 right now, which is a heck of a lot cheaper than a new PC, especially considering that I have a fairly new video card and have upgraded the hard drive and RAM already.

Answer 1

I have an old 400 id with 400 Celeron and it is a good net computer with exception of streaming video where it does stumble a bit.
You also will run into the 256 meg ram limitation like I did, the only thing that does help is using Win XP since it handles memory much better than 98, but I will assume you already have XP.
The FSB will also be a problem, all that horsepower and nowhere to go which will translate to repeated lockups etc.
You don't want to hear this but it is reality, your money would be better spent getting a new eMachine over upgrading your old one, the differences in what the new ones can do would be pretty dramatic.
I currently run the T-2200 and the W-3118 (which has a 1600 mhz FSB) was a steal at $248.00 at Walmart when I got it this year.
Good luck.

Answer 2

while did you get the laptop? what type ingredient is your present day motherboard? what for factors does your laptop chassis help? what video games are you wanting to play (how plenty gaming potential is going to be required)? and the biggest question... what's your funds? from what info you have given, i can respond to that... no, you will possibly choose to do little to not something to XP after changing your motherboard. definite, the main person-friendly motherboard types are ATX and mini-ATX

Answer 3

no u cannot upgrade a cpu thats that old. just get a new computer if its 2 slow.