CPU Question

RitingFool · 01-08-2003, 02:19 PM

I currently own a Compaq 5310 computer that's about a year old. The specs are as follows:

1.2 GHz Celeron Processor
512MB RAM (forget/don't know which type)
CD-RW Drive
DVD-ROM Drive
ATI Radeon 8500LE video card (AGP)
Creative Audigy Gamer sound card (PCI)

I have been thinking about upgrading the CPU, but don't even know if that's possible. Does anyone know if it's upgradeable, and if so, how high can I take it (I do NOT want to get into overclocking). Or do I need a whole new motherboard? I'm trying to avoid buying a whole new system.

Any assistance here is appreciated!

Regards,
Michael

ElricMorlockin · 01-08-2003, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RitingFool:
I currently own a Compaq 5310 computer that's about a year old. The specs are as follows:

1.2 GHz Celeron Processor
512MB RAM (forget/don't know which type)
CD-RW Drive
DVD-ROM Drive
ATI Radeon 8500LE video card (AGP)
Creative Audigy Gamer sound card (PCI)

I have been thinking about upgrading the CPU, but don't even know if that's possible. Does anyone know if it's upgradeable, and if so, how high can I take it (I do NOT want to get into overclocking). Or do I need a whole new motherboard? I'm trying to avoid buying a whole new system.

Any assistance here is appreciated!

Regards,
Michael

Mike,

Why upgrade? It sounds like a relatively good config/machine? Are you wanting to run CAD/CAM type applications or what? I would think that this PC would more than drive most of the games out there.

01-08-2003, 02:28 PM

You really need to post what kind (make and model) of motherboard you have before you can know if you can upgrade the CPU.

Mouse · 01-08-2003, 02:29 PM

Not really being an expert, I would guess that the determining factor will be th mobo. It will dictate the extent to which you can upgrade your processor and RAM. My advice would be to investigate the limitations of the mobo. The rest of your periferals seem pretty much OK.

Night Stalker · 01-08-2003, 02:50 PM

Specifically, you need to know the front side bus speed (100 MHz or 133 MHz or ?) and the mobo supported clock multipliers (8x, 12.5x, ect). Since you already have a Celeron you are probably locked into Celerons (don't know of mobos that Intel and AMD of Celeron(AMDs eq) class). The fastest Celeron you can get is FSB x Multiplier.

Aragorn The Wise · 01-08-2003, 05:17 PM

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Sir Krustin · 01-08-2003, 05:29 PM

Don't even bother trying to upgrade this - Compaq is famous for proprietary components. I'll bet the CPU is soldered to the mobo.

Buy a case w/300 power supply, a new mobo and cpu, as well as DDR memory. You can then plug in your old HD, CD, keyboard, mouse, and so-on.

01-08-2003, 02:29 PM	#4
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	Not really being an expert, I would guess that the determining factor will be th mobo. It will dictate the extent to which you can upgrade your processor and RAM. My advice would be to investigate the limitations of the mobo. The rest of your periferals seem pretty much OK. __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

01-08-2003, 02:50 PM	#5
Night Stalker Lord Ao Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: Nevernever Land Age: 51 Posts: 2,002	Specifically, you need to know the front side bus speed (100 MHz or 133 MHz or ?) and the mobo supported clock multipliers (8x, 12.5x, ect). Since you already have a Celeron you are probably locked into Celerons (don't know of mobos that Intel and AMD of Celeron(AMDs eq) class). The fastest Celeron you can get is FSB x Multiplier. __________________ [url]\"http://www.duryea.org/pinky/gurkin.wav\" target=\"_blank\">AYPWIP?</a> .... <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[1ponder]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/1ponder.gif\" /> <br />\"I think so Brain, but isn\'t a cucumber that small called a gherkin?\"<br /><br />Shut UP! Pinky!

01-08-2003, 05:17 PM	#6
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01-08-2003, 05:29 PM	#7
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 61 Posts: 1,394	Don't even bother trying to upgrade this - Compaq is famous for proprietary components. I'll bet the CPU is soldered to the mobo. Buy a case w/300 power supply, a new mobo and cpu, as well as DDR memory. You can then plug in your old HD, CD, keyboard, mouse, and so-on. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

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01-08-2003, 02:19 PM	#1
RitingFool The Magister Join Date: June 6, 2001 Location: Irvine, CA USA Age: 60 Posts: 121	I currently own a Compaq 5310 computer that's about a year old. The specs are as follows: 1.2 GHz Celeron Processor 512MB RAM (forget/don't know which type) CD-RW Drive DVD-ROM Drive ATI Radeon 8500LE video card (AGP) Creative Audigy Gamer sound card (PCI) I have been thinking about upgrading the CPU, but don't even know if that's possible. Does anyone know if it's upgradeable, and if so, how high can I take it (I do NOT want to get into overclocking). Or do I need a whole new motherboard? I'm trying to avoid buying a whole new system. Any assistance here is appreciated! Regards, Michael

01-08-2003, 02:28 PM	#3
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	You really need to post what kind (make and model) of motherboard you have before you can know if you can upgrade the CPU.

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