Re: CPU compatability
From: RonatHospice (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/02/04
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Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 08:51:07 -0700
I agree. But you need to spend less than $500 if you can
salvage your case, and drives. I have been upgrading
boxes all over the building to 3.0 Ghz Intel P4's on
Intel BRAND 865 mobo's along with a P4 ready power supply
and a gig of RAM. Total cost around 425 bucks
>-----Original Message-----
>You are wasting your time and money trying to make a
socket
>370 CPU run on obsolete under-powered. Your CPU is 667
MHz
>with a 256 KB cache and runs on a 133 MHz FSB.
>
>You should replace the mobo because it will not support
the
>latest, and for UT, essential RAM, graphics cards and CPU
>you really need to get a frame rate fast enough to play
the
>game. A proper and new mobo will require a new power
>supply. In effect, you need a new gaming computer,
expect
>to spend $500-1,000.
>
>Just my opinion.
>
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>"Eric" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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>| >-----Original Message-----
>| >I am upgrading my computer. I am putting more memory
in
>| the computer and a better graphics card, enough to run
>| Unreal Tournament. UT requires at least a 733MHz
>| porcessor, and on my processor it says 667/256/133. On
the
>| socket it says PGA370. Could I or even do I need to
>| replace my processor with a Celeron with greater clock
>| speed?
>| >.
>|
>| You need to know the make and model of the motherboard
to
>| find out what processors it can run.
>|
>| If you have a motherboard manual, read it, and visit
its
>| manufacturer's site for any updates - driver files and
>| information.
>|
>| If you can't ID the motherboard, read the info on this
>| page: http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/MBoard.htm
>|
>| There is all the advice you need to sort your problem
out.
>|
>| Eric,
>| http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
>
>
>.
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