processor

[Red]

i am in need of getting a new processer but i dont know how to tell what my mother board can use can someone help me? i could buy a hole new motherboard i know but....i dont have alot of cash and im trying to find the cheapest way to upgraid my pc

[GX1_Man]

Does the machine run? IF so find out the motherboard make/model (should be on the boot screen). If a Dell, etc., what is the make and model #? If this is all beyond you, look on the motherboard for identifiable markings. THe motherboard determines what processor will fit and work.

[Red]

right it runs np and it would work fine but i got elder scrolls oblivian and thats why i need to upgrade :-/

i have everest what i need to know is what to look for like what numbers is it and such this is what it says for it though just so u could point out what i need

Field      Value
Motherboard Properties      
Motherboard ID      03/23/2005-P4M266A-8235/7-6A6LW00HC-
Motherboard Name      VIARAMA U8668 (Pro)
      
Front Side Bus Properties      
Bus Type      Intel NetBurst
Bus Width      64-bit
Real Clock      100 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock      400 MHz
Bandwidth      3200 MB/s
      
Chipset Bus Properties      
Bus Type      VIA V-Link
Bus Width      8-bit
      
Motherboard Physical Info      
CPU Sockets/Slots      1
Expansion Slots      3 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR
RAM Slots      2 SDR DIMM, 2 DDR DIMM
Integrated Devices      Audio, Video, LAN
Form Factor      Micro ATX
Motherboard Chipset      P4M266
      
Motherboard Manufacturer      
Company Name      Biostar Group
Product Information      http://www.biostar.com.tw/products/mainboard/index.php3
BIOS Download      http://www.biostar.com.tw/support/bios/socket.php3?socket=775

that help any?

[GX1_Man]

The link to that Biostar motherboard is blank:

http://www.biostar.com.tw/products/mainboard/board.php?name=U8668

But it takes a socket 775 processor. I would send an e-mail to Biostar to make sure.  

Is this a branded computer? How much RAM, hard drive and what graphics card is in there?

[Red]

i have 1 gig of ram a 74 gb HD and a NVIDIA GeForce 6200  (256 MB)

tyvm for your help

[Red]

so could i use
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819112203

with my current motherboard?

[GX1_Man]

Again without the specific yes from Biostar, I could not say for sure. That is a 775 processor.  What is in there now?

[Red]

Field      Value
CPU Type      Intel Celeron, 1800 MHz (18 x 100)

[Red]

one last question....how hard is it to install a new processor? is it like plug and play or is there more to it?