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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: heineken on June 25, 2009, 06:05:43 AM

Title: CPU upgrade
Post by: heineken on June 25, 2009, 06:05:43 AM

Hi, all! Could somebody please give me an advice?

I would like to upgrade my processor to above 2GHz and hopefully up to 3GHz and my question is:
which processor should I go for so that it not only fits my socket, but also is compatible with my motherboard

Here are my specs:

HP Pavilion Slimline s7710.uk Desktop PC

Base processor:
CeleronM 430 (Y) 1.73 GHz

    *
      533 MHz front side bus
    *
      Socket 479

Chipset:
ATI Radeon Xpress 200M for Intel Mobile Processors
Motherboard

    *
      Manufacturer: Asus
    *
      Motherboard Name: YNRC-BR
    *
      HP/Compaq motherboard name: Magnetite-GL8E

Thank you very much for help!!

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: ireland-1 on June 25, 2009, 06:10:09 AM

In my opinion any of the processors on this site are good http://www.intel.com/cd/products/services/emea/eng/319896.htm however becareful that you pick one that is compatable.

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Quantos on June 25, 2009, 10:11:40 AM

Ireland, that's of no help to him at all.

heineken, you can't upgrade the processor to anything that will help you out there.
According to the Data Sheet (http://h20195.www2.hp.com/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c00829800.pdf) on your product it comes with a Intel® Celeron™ mobile processor 430.

<edit>You're going to need a new computer if you really had your heart set on those speeds.</edit>

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Aegis on June 25, 2009, 10:13:50 AM

I clicked on that link, just for grins, and there was no useful infomation.

We'll need to see, from the manufacturer, if that system will support an upgrade.

Ah, very nice, Q.  Thank you.

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Quantos on June 25, 2009, 10:20:02 AM

It's never a problem  8)

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: 2x3i5x on June 25, 2009, 10:43:02 AM

is it really that hard to remove a old processor chip and install a new one?

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: ireland-1 on June 25, 2009, 10:50:24 AM

yes, and no, you have to get the correct one or else it won't work.

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Aegis on June 25, 2009, 11:06:24 AM

It's not physically difficult -- it's whether the motherboard will support a faster or upgraded CPU.

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: 2x3i5x on June 25, 2009, 01:32:22 PM

You just have to get the right kind of processor don't you? Just get one that is the right kind for the processor socket on the motherboard. Socket 939, Socket AM2, etc.

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Aegis on June 25, 2009, 02:31:18 PM

No, it's not always that simple.  For the particular model of computer, it must be determined whether the installed motherboard has the capability to support a different processor; or whether the motherboard also needs to be replaced (if it can be).

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Quantos on June 25, 2009, 02:38:16 PM

I'm waiting to hear back from HP, I'll post the results here when I know more.
The HP upgrade manual for this model(which is discontinued) is not too helpful as it doesn't say whether it can be upgraded.

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Quantos on June 25, 2009, 04:48:50 PM

heineken, can you post the serial number for the computer?

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: heineken on June 26, 2009, 01:51:12 AM

Thanks to all of you for trying to find the answer.
Indeed, it seem that just making sure the socket is right is not enough - one has to check if the motherboard will be compatible.

Quantos, if I got it right my s/n is CNH652213D
and Prod no: RR496AA

I seemed to have found some info on HP website, it says
the following CPU are compatible with my motherboard: (    *  Motherboard manufacturer's name: Asus YNRC-BR     * HP/Compaq name: Magnetite-GL8E)

    *  Intel Core Duo T2x00 (Yonah Core)
    * Intel Core Solo T1x00 (Yonah Core)
    * Celeron M 4x0

Anyone has an advice which one of them is better?

Thanks a lot!

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: heineken on June 26, 2009, 02:27:12 AM

In addition, can anyone tell me if Intel Core Duo Processor is compatible then is it safe to assume that Intel Core 2 Duo Processor is also compatible? or is it a different design ?

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Aardobard on June 26, 2009, 12:57:46 PM

You have to make sure you are talking about the right socket category of chips.  e2X00 =/ t2X00.
I took a quick look over on Newegg and they do not even list any t1X00 or T2X00 chips.  YOu may have trouble finding an upgrade chip that is socket compatible.  Most of the dual core chips you find are going to be for socket 775, your motherboard is socket 479.

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Aegis on June 26, 2009, 01:17:51 PM

Even so, there is an upper limit to the speed / capacity the board will support.

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Quantos on June 26, 2009, 02:08:44 PM

heineken, here's the scoop.

Your computer has been discontinued four years ago and is out of warranty(obviously), so it took a little while to sweet talk the lady into giving out information.

That configuration shipped with the highest end processor that it would handle.  You could take your chances and try an upgrade anyway, but I don't recommend wasting your money on a processor alone.

<edit> That's why the upgrade manual that I found for it does not discuss the upgrade of the processor. </edit>

<2edit> If you can afford it I would recommend replacing the PC. </2edit>

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: heineken on June 26, 2009, 02:48:42 PM

Thanks Quantos and others.

You are right,
I think I'm gonna buy a new pc, simply because it doesn't make sense spending almost the same money on just one processor, which may even not work in the end of it.

Thanks a lot for your help!

Title: Re: CPU upgrade
Post by: Quantos on June 26, 2009, 03:29:20 PM

That's not a problem, good luck, and come back anytime.