CPU Selection

CAC · 10-23-2007, 03:31 AM

I would like to upgrade to a better CPU, I dont know how good of one my system will support though. I currently have a 2.66 GHz Celeron D processor and a 533 Mhz front side bus, could I upgrade to a pentium?

If I can upgrade I dont know about cooling, I have a 6 bay Micro BTX (uBTX) mid-tower case. It has a 120mm variable speed fan in the front that has a shroud on it that fits over the heat sink. I think it has a 95mm variable speed fan in the rear.

Im not sure if I will need more power to, it currently has a 305 watt dual voltage power supply.

I am also planning on upgrading my ram from 512mb to 4gb.

any info would be apreciated.

[-0MEGA-] · 10-23-2007, 03:34 AM

We would need to know the model of your motherboard.

CAC · 10-23-2007, 03:42 AM

Ok, Ill try to find it. I take it it must be located right on the board somewhere? I will open my case and see if i can find it .

Joe2005 · 10-23-2007, 03:47 AM

Is that a mistype or do you really have a 2.66Mhz processor?

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Originally Posted by CAC

I currently have a 2.66 MHz Celeron D processor

CAC · 10-23-2007, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe2005

Is that a mistype or do you really have a 2.66Mhz processor?

Sorry 2.66 GHz.

Joe2005 · 10-23-2007, 03:58 AM

If your motherboard supports it you can use it.

Get the best you can for that motherboard or get a new one and get a qx6850

CAC · 10-23-2007, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

We would need to know the model of your motherboard.

Ok I found a number on the board, dont know if it's what you are looking for it was on a white bar code right on the board, it is AZSE55202984 AA D16711-104

Joe2005 · 10-23-2007, 05:14 AM

I looked up your processor and it's a socket 775 so you have many options.

Download CPUz to find out what motherboard you have.

[-0MEGA-] · 10-23-2007, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe2005

I looked up your processor and it's a socket 775 so you have many options.

Download CPUz to find out what motherboard you have.

How would you know it's an LGA775? 2.66Ghz Celeron D's came in both 478 and LGA775.

oscaryu1 · 10-23-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CAC

Ok I found a number on the board, dont know if it's what you are looking for it was on a white bar code right on the board, it is AZSE55202984 AA D16711-104

No, not the bar code. That's to BUY the item...

YES

NO

10-23-2007, 03:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
CAC Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 29	CPU Selection I would like to upgrade to a better CPU, I dont know how good of one my system will support though. I currently have a 2.66 GHz Celeron D processor and a 533 Mhz front side bus, could I upgrade to a pentium? If I can upgrade I dont know about cooling, I have a 6 bay Micro BTX (uBTX) mid-tower case. It has a 120mm variable speed fan in the front that has a shroud on it that fits over the heat sink. I think it has a 95mm variable speed fan in the rear. Im not sure if I will need more power to, it currently has a 305 watt dual voltage power supply. I am also planning on upgrading my ram from 512mb to 4gb. any info would be apreciated. Last edited by CAC; 10-23-2007 at 03:57 AM.

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CAC Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 29	Ok, Ill try to find it. I take it it must be located right on the board somewhere? I will open my case and see if i can find it .

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