my computer has been running slow and i cant play new games even tho my video card could handle them.
2007-12-12 07:08:50 · 6 answers · asked by sharpki 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
If it's a DELL or HP then overclocking the CPU is impossible.
Pentium 4's are very overclockable. I'm guessing socket 478. That 2.0 can go to 2,8GHZ easy on a mobo that has overclocking options.
IT'S EASY TO UPGRADE THE CPU!!!
Here is a P4 3.0GHZ: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116027
Don't know your video card specs but memory will really help game performance.
I would up grade my DDR ram To 2X1 gig sticks.
LOOK this is good memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211014
2007-12-12 07:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by AN AMERICAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is easy to install a new cpu, it is also easy to break the cpu when installing. I'd upgrade the RAM first tho. See how your system runs on 2 gigs of RAM, then if your programs are still slow, then you can upgrade your CPU. Upgrading RAM is alot easier than upgrading a CPU.
2007-12-12 07:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by DarkWolf_1st 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No- you have a limited memory, but if you will upgrade you can install 7 but it will be slow n your processor is below 2ghz you need also to upgrade the internal drive- 80gb minimum external drive cant help u need a big capacity internal hard drive windows 7 demands more -System Memory (2GB Recommended) -Processing speed (2.0Ghz up) -Hard Drive capacity (80gb minimum) -Video memory (32-128MB) you can still install windows7 even your system did not meet the minimum requirements but it will be slow and it will just put your laptop to maximum load
2016-05-23 06:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
512 MB is no where near enough memory to run todays new games.....some require up to 2 GB of memory before they'll run
2007-12-12 07:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by Hugh_G_Rection 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EASY!, Here's how to do it.
http://compreviews.about.com/od/tutorials/ss/DIYCPU.htm
1Gb RAM in XP or 2GB in Vista would do wonders to your PC.
2007-12-12 09:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is simpal since i have done it several times at school. if you don't know what your doing don't mess with it. start with the ram instead. its easier.
2007-12-12 07:50:18 · answer #6 · answered by bluemusstang 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋