at the moment I have 2.4 ghz duo core processor.
I was told that I could increase this to a higher level.
If I want to have a more powerful processor do I need to buy a whole new mother board ??
2007-10-19 07:32:25 · 4 answers · asked by derek r 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Each motherboard supports a specific set of processor types and speeds. You'll need to look in your motherboard manual to determine which types your specific motherboard supports.
If you've lost the manual, then you should find the name of your motherboard and type it into Google. Most motherboard manufacturers have all their specs online.
2007-10-19 07:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mythological Beast 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Normally a company will make several different porcessor that fit in the same board. You will need to go to the manufacturer of the PC's web site and look up your model. It should tell you what system board is in it.
Then Google the system board and you will find a list of what processors it can use.
However, usually the difference between the lowest and the highest processor a system board can use is not much. So it may not be enough of an increase to be worth the money.
If the different is less then 10-15 %, you can often increase the speed more by increase the RAM memory then the processor. No matter how fast your processor is, if it runs out of RAM and has to go to virtual memory (a swap file) the computer will drag. So adding more RAM is often as good as a new processor. And it is usually cheaper.
If the best processor the board can take is not up to the speed you want, then you will have to replace the system board as well as the processor. (Often it is just as cheap to replace the entire computer - minus the monitor - as to buy just a system board and processor)
2007-10-19 14:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what processor u want. Ur motherboard can support some more ghz. look for motherboard website/manual. it will tell up to which processor & speed M/B will support.
2007-10-19 15:15:50 · answer #3 · answered by dishwara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe - the motherboard might support higher speed processors. it depends on the make/model of the motherboard you have and the make/model of the cpu you want to buy.
of course speed increase might be more easily gained by more RAM
2007-10-19 14:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋