Re: Swaping CPU's Celeron/P4

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> Their should be no problems with the CPU swap.
>
> However I would not expect any *noticeable* change in overall
> performance as the slower CPU clock speed will at least partially
> offset the gains from having a larger CPU cache and (possibly)
> hyperthreading.
>
> Good luck
>
> Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
> --
> Microsoft MVP
> On-Line Help Computer Service
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Well, the results are in:
1) The MOBO supports the processor fine, no trouble from the BIOS at all.
2) The amount of (subjective only so far) increase in speed is appreciable,
but not as much as I'd hoped. Windows does load slightly faster and
multitasking seems easier, with three or more windows open. Hey, my wife
likes it so 'ats a' alright.
3)This puppy runs hot, as Mr. Ryder fortold, even though it is a 3.3
revision. I installed with stock heat sink and fan, and some silicon paste,
it ran at 55-60 C. Tha's a' not too good, so I swapped that stuff for some
Artic Silver paste and a solid copper heatsink. Turned the heat down to 48-53
C, some improvement, but still toasty, IMHO. (I wonder if an increase in PSU
would help? This is only 300 Watts, but all it has to power is the
CPU/chipset/RAM, 1 HDD, and 1 CD-ROM)?
4) Intel was right, no hyperthreading. I DL'ed their app that tests for HT
and no dice. Well that was a long shot anyway.

Thanks to all whom responded it helped. I'm not going d mouth eMAchines for
thier equipment, tech support, or website, but... OK, yes! I WILL bad moyth
'em. I;m used to much moe in all three areas, and I would advise anyone who
asked me to avoid doing buisness with eMachines or buy any of their products.
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