Upgrading CPU

niceguyrichy

Luffy321 wrote: »

Do i need a new heatsink as well?

if you get the one you linked to its retail boxed, so its got a heatsink/fan with.

AHAR

niceguyrichy wrote: »

if you get the one you linked to its retail boxed, so its got a heatsink/fan with.

If you get the one you linked to, it won't work. Check the link in my earlier post.

Luffy321

AHAR wrote: »

If you get the one you linked to, it won't work. Check the link in my earlier post.

Why wont it work?

EDIT: can someone link me to one that would work

niceguyrichy

AHAR wrote: »

If you get the one you linked to, it won't work. Check the link in my earlier post.

those guides aren't foolproof, one of my comps runs a proc that the online guides swear blind shouldn't work in it..
the only way to know for sure is to: a)try it , or b) email mobo maker and ask
that mobo supports sk775, dual core, 800fsb etc.
that cpu fits all the above
incidently op this here is the same thing but cheaper.

Luffy321

Im going to try the link. Since noone is exactly sure or provided alternatives i will just hope for the best.

If all goes wrong i can just install the old one back in right?

pault123

Forget CPU, forget memory, the single most important component for a gamer is the GFX card. base your budget around a decent GFX card and work from there.

An E5200 with 2gb ram, with an 8800gt (NOT 9600) or above will be ok for a budget gamer. Ideally get a GTX 260 which can be had for about £99ex! a true monster of a card.

Luffy321

Hey, i just brought intel CPU Pentium 4 D 925 Dual core 2x3.0ghz. According to this http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00590356&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=1827311 my motherboard support it. Will i still need to update my BIOS when i install it. If so do i need to do it before or after i install the chip?

Luffy321

I just brought intel CPU Pentium 4 D 925 Dual core 2x3.0ghz. According to this http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=1827311 my motherboard support it. I really need to know if i need to update my update my BIOS when i install it. Can you do it after you install the new chip or does it have to be before with the old processor?

AHAR

Hi Luffy,
Update the BIOS before you change the CPU (unless you already have the latest version). It won't affect the operation of your old CPU but it may be necessary for the new one.
Another thing to be aware of is that between the CPU and the cooler you'll need to make sure there's a thin layer of thermal compound between the two surfaces. If you're using the same cooler, check there's enough left on it - you may need to scrape some of the old CPU. Ideally a fresh new layer should be applied.
That new CPU may run hotter than the old one. You could use something like this program to keep an eye on the temperatures.
Good luck

Luffy321

I updated my BIOS to it latest version. However the latest version was an update in 2007. So the BIOS may still be old but the guide says it supports the CPU i brought. I also have a new cooler that comes with thermal grease. All that is left to do it install it and try.

Hope everything goes well. Thanks.