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    General processor question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by motherpuncher22, Aug 29, 2009.

  1. motherpuncher22

    motherpuncher22 Notebook Consultant

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    How do I find out what processor will fit in my computer? It has a celeron d, so does that mean any celeron d will work? My wife's old computer is slow as hell and we just can't swing another computer right now but I was looking at celeron d processors and they are really cheap and way better than the one currently in the computer. thanks.
     
    motherpuncher22, Aug 29, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

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    Download and run CPU-Z, and tell us what chipset and socket you have.
     
    Mastershroom, Aug 29, 2009
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  3. motherpuncher22

    motherpuncher22 Notebook Consultant

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    ok my bad it's not a d it's a celeron m. socket 479 mPGA, chipset intel i915P/i915G.
     
    motherpuncher22, Aug 29, 2009
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    A slow computer can be caused by a plethora of things (i.e. viruses?), the least of which is your CPU. If I were you, I'd start with the cheapest upgrades first (memory/HD) then move up the ladder from there. That is, of course, unless you intend to replace the CPU anyway?
     
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  5. motherpuncher22

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    well honestly I'm having trouble finding out if the cpu is even upgradable. I know the memory is, it has 512mb and is upgradable to 2gb, so I plan on doing that regardless. I'm also going to do a clean install of the os bc she has had this computer for almost five years and the only thing I've really done is make sure it is virus free. I would definitely like to upgrade the cpu as well if possible.
     
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  6. djembe

    djembe drum while you work

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    The fastest processor you can upgrade to is the Pentium M 780 (2.26 Ghz). You can also upgrade to any other version of the Pentium M. Actually, if you want a CPU that would work, I have a spare one - a Pentium M 750 (1.86 Ghz) that I'm looking to get rid of. If you're interested, PM me and we can work out sale details.
     
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  7. motherpuncher22

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    so the pentium is better than the celeron, correct?
     
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  8. Guswut

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    Yes, celeron is Intel's budget brand.
     
    Guswut, Aug 29, 2009
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  9. djembe

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    Yes.

    It's true for the type of processors being compared (mobile CPUs compatible with the Intel 915 chipset)
     
    djembe, Aug 29, 2009
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    You are quite correct sir.
     
    Krane, Aug 31, 2009
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