A beginnners guide...

[nwlufc]

....please be gentle!

This is my system information, from the Windows Index.

And this is the information I have on my processor.


Am I right in thinking that to improve the speed my computer runs at, I need to upgrade my processor? My main worry is compatibility. The last thing I want, is to end up with a shiny new processor that is useless for me, as it won't work with my Motherboard/Graphics card etc. etc.

Admittedly, I'm not sure if these are even possibilities, but I would rather look a little silly by asking, than look very silly by not.

I am also hoping to upgrade my graphics package before long, but the processor is higher on my list of priorities.

I appreciate any help offered, thanks.

Steve

Edit; As an afterthought, is it possible than I'm simply not optimising my computer's performance? This would be most preferable to my ban balance!

 

[Quiltface]

Steve what kind of computer is.... is it a home build or a store bought pc.

 

[nwlufc]

Steve what kind of computer is.... is it a home build or a store bought pc.

A little bit of both...It's a PC that was bought for me, working out-of-the-box. that was made by a small outfit of custom builders.

I'll happily provide any information I can on particular components, but I may need help on getting that said information!

 

[bomberboysk]

Speedstep, in information it tells you what the speed its "supposed" to run at, while cpuz shows its current speed. Try disabling Speedstep(also known as EIST) in bios as well as C1E, and then in windows set your performance profile to maximum performance.

 

[nwlufc]

Speedstep, in information it tells you what the speed its "supposed" to run at, while cpuz shows its current speed. Try disabling Speedstep(also known as EIST) in bios as well as C1E, and then in windows set your performance profile to maximum performance.

My Core Speed improved to 2000.00Mhz, and the multiplier changed to x10.

Thanks for that, I hadn't realised I didn't have it on the correct scale for what I wanted.