CPU Upgrading.. my Sony Vaio desktop

vooboo13 · 12-14-2004, 01:49 AM

The thought of upgrading my CPU came to me (Figured it'd be nice to have when I get Half life 2). I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RX580. I ran WCPUID and saw that I have a socket478 with a 400fsb so I was looking at those types of cpu's on newegg.
I found one that looks alright:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...116-152&depa=1

I'm new to CPU upgrading so I'm not sure what I need to do. I'm afraid that it might not be compatible and I also don't know the procedure to follow to upgrade it.

Current System:
1.8GHz P4 with 512MB RAM... and an ATI Radeon 9200 128MB (Also looking to upgrade that

)

double-dragon · 12-14-2004, 10:42 AM

you will need to buy a seperate fan as that one doesnt come with one. dont try using your old one either...may not be fast enough to cope with the extra heat generated by the faster processor.
When upgrading:
open the case
locate the processor
unclip the fan/heatsink
lift up the socket arm
remove the old cpu
put in the new one making sure you have pin 1 in the right location (check manual)
put on your fan/heatsink
close up your case

hope i helped

vooboo13 · 12-14-2004, 02:07 PM

One thing I'm afraid of is if it isn't compatible with it. Would it automatically detect that a new one is there? Would I need to update my BIOS? Also, I don't have the manual anymore since I bought this computer about 3 years ago so I don't know where pin1 would be. You think this one is compatible? Thanks for the help btw

**Cromewell** · 12-14-2004, 02:23 PM

it will fit, the orientation will be the same as the processor that's in the socket now. look for the cut/marked corner, it's usually by the load/lock lever

everything related to the CPU is detected by the bios

double-dragon · 12-14-2004, 02:24 PM

I meant the manual for the new processor, but its easy enough to spot anyway..its the corner with a little different coloured triangle on it. That should match up with the triangle on the cpu socket.
I dont think you would need to change your bios..I didn't when I upgraded this comp from a 1700+XP to a 2400+XP.

vooboo13 · 12-14-2004, 02:37 PM

cool.. sounds good guys. Do you think I should get that one? You guys have any suggestions? I can spend $100-150 I suppose. Cheaper the better since I want to upgrade the vid card too

Does this fan look ok? I suppose the only thing I'm looking for is that it can handle up to 2.6GHz and maybe more, and that it's a socket 478 correct?:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...150-041&depa=0

double-dragon · 12-14-2004, 10:42 PM

that fan is only compatible with higher speed processors...dont know whether that makes any difference (?)
I particularly like the P4E 2.8GHz...very nice cpu indeed.

**Praetor** · 12-15-2004, 12:50 AM

Quote:

I dont think you would need to change your bios..I didn't when I upgraded this comp from a 1700+XP to a 2400+XP.

But thats not a very big jump

Quote:

that fan is only compatible with higher speed processors

Only?

double-dragon · 12-15-2004, 04:11 PM

well, ok

i guess it wouldnt hurt

mykoh · 11-29-2005, 04:52 AM

hey, did you ever get that thing working with the new cpu. i've got a 2.6ghz that i can't get any faster that a 1.3. i used to be running that same 1.8 that you had. i've used both sony's and asus' bios updates with to no avail. noticed this was posted a year ago though... hopefully someone will get this.

12-14-2004, 01:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
vooboo13 New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7	CPU Upgrading.. my Sony Vaio desktop The thought of upgrading my CPU came to me (Figured it'd be nice to have when I get Half life 2). I have a Sony Vaio PCV-RX580. I ran WCPUID and saw that I have a socket478 with a 400fsb so I was looking at those types of cpu's on newegg. I found one that looks alright: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...116-152&depa=1 I'm new to CPU upgrading so I'm not sure what I need to do. I'm afraid that it might not be compatible and I also don't know the procedure to follow to upgrade it. Current System: 1.8GHz P4 with 512MB RAM... and an ATI Radeon 9200 128MB (Also looking to upgrade that )

12-14-2004, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,206	it will fit, the orientation will be the same as the processor that's in the socket now. look for the cut/marked corner, it's usually by the load/lock lever everything related to the CPU is detected by the bios __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org Last edited by Cromewell; 12-14-2004 at 02:26 PM.

12-14-2004, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
vooboo13 New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7	cool.. sounds good guys. Do you think I should get that one? You guys have any suggestions? I can spend $100-150 I suppose. Cheaper the better since I want to upgrade the vid card too Does this fan look ok? I suppose the only thing I'm looking for is that it can handle up to 2.6GHz and maybe more, and that it's a socket 478 correct?: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...150-041&depa=0 Last edited by vooboo13; 12-14-2004 at 03:09 PM.

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12-14-2004, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
double-dragon Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Age: 21 Posts: 308	you will need to buy a seperate fan as that one doesnt come with one. dont try using your old one either...may not be fast enough to cope with the extra heat generated by the faster processor. When upgrading: open the case locate the processor unclip the fan/heatsink lift up the socket arm remove the old cpu put in the new one making sure you have pin 1 in the right location (check manual) put on your fan/heatsink close up your case hope i helped

12-14-2004, 02:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
vooboo13 New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7	One thing I'm afraid of is if it isn't compatible with it. Would it automatically detect that a new one is there? Would I need to update my BIOS? Also, I don't have the manual anymore since I bought this computer about 3 years ago so I don't know where pin1 would be. You think this one is compatible? Thanks for the help btw

12-14-2004, 02:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
double-dragon Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Age: 21 Posts: 308	I meant the manual for the new processor, but its easy enough to spot anyway..its the corner with a little different coloured triangle on it. That should match up with the triangle on the cpu socket. I dont think you would need to change your bios..I didn't when I upgraded this comp from a 1700+XP to a 2400+XP.

12-14-2004, 10:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
double-dragon Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Age: 21 Posts: 308	that fan is only compatible with higher speed processors...dont know whether that makes any difference (?) I particularly like the P4E 2.8GHz...very nice cpu indeed.

12-15-2004, 04:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
double-dragon Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Age: 21 Posts: 308	well, ok i guess it wouldnt hurt

11-29-2005, 04:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
mykoh New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1	hey, did you ever get that thing working with the new cpu. i've got a 2.6ghz that i can't get any faster that a 1.3. i used to be running that same 1.8 that you had. i've used both sony's and asus' bios updates with to no avail. noticed this was posted a year ago though... hopefully someone will get this.