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sleep4hrs
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_ 		7. September 2006 @ 14:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I would like to upgrade the processor of my sister's computer, but it seems that I am limited on what types or processors I can use. My computer is a Compaq Presario (pretty old, still runs well) with a u-wave motherboard (Socket A / Socket 462) that came with a 750 megahertz AMD Duron processor. Anyways, I talked to an HP tech guy last night and he provided details that the best processor I can upgrade to was an Athlon that ran at 1400 megahertz. So, I did some research on which Athlon processors are suitable for my PC. I came across two different athlons, one being a normal athlon, while the other was an athlon xp. I was wondering what the difference between the two are and if they are compatible for my motherboard. My board's max suppotability is an athlon 1400 megahertz...

AMD Athlon 1400 - A1400AMS3B
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/AMD-Ath...A1400AMS3B.html

and this one

AMD Athlon XP 1600+ - AX1600DMT3C
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/AMD-Ath...X1600DMT3C.html

I was also wondering if this model is compatible and better than the Athlon 1400 I mentioned from above: AMD Athlon SFF 1200

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/AMD-Ath...L1200DHT3B.html

So, bascially, my motherboard supports the Duron and Athlon processors that go up to 1400 megahertz, but am not sure about the Athlon XPs...

Thanks in advance!
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sammorris
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_ 		8. September 2006 @ 06:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The only reason the limit would be 1400 is if it only supported the old style Athlon CPUs. If it supported any type of XP, whether Palomino, Thoroughbred or Barton, the limit would be 3200+. There may be an updated BIOS for your board that will make it compatible, but I can't guarantee that a) there will be and b) it will work.
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sleep4hrs
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_ 		16. September 2006 @ 18:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for the info! Greatly appreciated...
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Jallan
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_ 		16. September 2006 @ 20:52 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'd drop about a c-note on an 939 a64 3000+ venice and pcie-x16 motherboard w/on-board video and sound, if I were you.
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 02:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
A C-Note?
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 15:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It's what a few of us yanks across the pond call us$100.
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When evolution selects its agents, it does so at a cost, makes demands in exchange for singularity, and you may be asked to do something against your very nature. This force, evolution, is not sentimental. Like the Earth itself, it knows only the hard facts of life's struggle with death. All you can do is hope and trust that when you have served its needs faithfully, there may still remain some glimmer of the life you once knew.

Dell GX240 P4 1.8ghz, 768mb PC133
Western Digital 250gb 7200rpm
Western Digital 250gb 7200rpm
Visiontek 9600xt 256mb
BenQ DW1640 (BSOB), LITEON LTD163 (GH5S-D)
Sony 8x DVD+R (YUDEN000T02)
Verbatim 8x DVD+R (MCC 003}
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_ 		17. September 2006 @ 15:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
OK
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PC Specs page -- http://my.afterdawn.com/sammorris/blog_entry.cfm/11247
updated 10-Dec-13
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