How do i figure out what CPU i have.

[Tknier188]

Now I need to know what processor i have because i need to see if the CPU i want is compatible with my motherboard.

These are the things that I know i have a Intel Pentium III processor and its 996MHz and i cant figure out what its exact name is and i really don't want to open up my computer.

Does anyone know where i can get this information at?

 

[jp198780]

it's probrably going 2 be a Coppermine CPU, is this a Dell?

 

[Geoff]

Download CPU-Z from www.cpuid.com, and it will tell you.

 

[Tknier188]

it is a Dell

 

[jp198780]

alright, i thought soo, most likely it's a Coppermine.

 

[Tknier188]

Will that program tell me what socket i have???

 

[jp198780]

if you download Everest Home Edition: http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geupvIc...**http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html, i can tell you how 2 find out what kind of CPU you have, and socket, let me know when you have it downloaded.

 

[Tknier188]

well the program [-OMEGA-] said gave it to me....

quick question 2000MHz = 2.0GHz right?

 

[jp198780]

oo ok, yeah thats right.

 

[Tknier188]

crap... the socket size is 370... i need a new motherboard.... F'in A!

 

[jp198780]

what did you do, 4 you 2 have 2 get a new mobo?

 

[Tknier188]

I have 998 MHz prossesor and i cant deal with it anymore. I wanted to get a new proccessor but now i need a new motherboard too....

 

[jp198780]

oo, i have a 1GHZ Dell Optiplex, and love it, why do you wanna get faster? 4 gaming?

 

[Tknier188]

yes, theres no way in hell World of Warcraft is going to run smoothly on my computer....

I HATE MOTHERBOARDS!!!! I'll probably just get someone to do it...

 

[jp198780]

oo, you didnt say that, yeahh, get a better mobo, what were you planning on getting? and if you dont know what you are doing, it would be a very good idea 2 let someone else do it.

 

[Tknier188]

I know what im doing i just hate takeing EVERYTHING out of my computer and putting back together.

Ill probebly just geth this one

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2297577&Sku=MBM-GVHZL-2800R

 

[jp198780]

yeah, damnn, thats a nice board, that will fit in your case? i have a MicroATX case, and need a new mobo, might look into that mobo.

 

[Tknier188]

can a MicroATX replace a ATX?

 

[jp198780]

a MicroATX is smaller than a ATX, you have 2 make sure that the mobo will fit in your case, because not all ATX's mobo's will fit.

 

[Tknier188]

growl.... how do i find that out?