Socket 7 CPU Upgrade
#1
I'm wondering about upgrading the CPU in my sons PC, it's a socket 7 P166 non MMX, what are my options ? - I seem to think the fastest the original pentiums went was 200 mhz (or was it 233) or can I go for an MMX to fit the socket 7.Any help appreciated.
Kevin.
Kevin.
#4
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by john banks:
<B>I got new motherboard and Duron 800 for £150 2 months ago. Probably better bang for your buck in the long term - and the motherboard will take up to 1500 MHz Athlon.[/quote]
Although upgrading from a P166, you would need new RAM and probably a new case and PSU. In which case, either flog the existing box or keep it as a 2nd PC and buy a new one.
Chris.
<B>I got new motherboard and Duron 800 for £150 2 months ago. Probably better bang for your buck in the long term - and the motherboard will take up to 1500 MHz Athlon.[/quote]
Although upgrading from a P166, you would need new RAM and probably a new case and PSU. In which case, either flog the existing box or keep it as a 2nd PC and buy a new one.
Chris.
#5
This will probably come down to motherboard support. Different CPUs need different voltages (even down to 0.1 of a volt).
Can you identify the make of the motherboard?
Any obvious part codes or identifiers on it? Is the PC a big brand such as a Dell or Compaq, or is it an OEM made from Generic parts?
A bit information and we can probably track down a manual or spec' sheet.
ChrisB.
Can you identify the make of the motherboard?
Any obvious part codes or identifiers on it? Is the PC a big brand such as a Dell or Compaq, or is it an OEM made from Generic parts?
A bit information and we can probably track down a manual or spec' sheet.
ChrisB.
#6
Thanks folks - the reason for upgrading is that the PC only cost me 90 quid in the first place, incl 17" monitor, and I quite like mucking about with the insides - once a mech tech always a mech tech. Currently it's running with 64 mb ram and I've also installed a sound card and extra hard disk - great fun !, and if it's only going to cost a few quid to pep it up a bit then why not ?. I've also got a 550 Dell that cost a packet but I have to say that the 90 quid PC gives it a good run for its money on most things and I'd like to keep it for a little while yet. If I spend time upgrading the PC it might keep me out from under the bonnet of my STi - bits for this are a bit dearer !!. I'll look at the motherboard and see if I can find out it's origin - I've been in the motherboard website before but I didn't know the that upgrading the CPU was so dependant on the motherboard. Thanks again.
Kevin.
Kevin.
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