Author Topic: Cpu Upgrading help! (Read 483 times)

N.E.G.P · March 18, 2012, 11:06:10 AM

So guys right now I have a Pentium 4 2.0 GHZ processor yes I know that sucks.

Friend, Ole buddy Ole pal this is where you come in to save the day. I really need to upgrade that of course. But, I don't know whats good or even what can go in there. I was thinking a 3.0 but its not much better I don't think.
I know that someone will reply buy a new PC let me just say now that I can't I really want to but I can't.

I have also attached a DXDiag thingy if that helps.

So yeah is what im asking for is maybe websites or just general help. Thanks.

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sorrel · March 18, 2012, 11:08:45 AM

soo.... your wanting to build a new computer or get a better processor?

N.E.G.P · March 18, 2012, 11:10:43 AM

Quote from: sorrel on March 18, 2012, 11:08:45 AM

soo.... your wanting to build a new computer or get a better processor?

Just a new processor. Sorry for not making that clear.

sorrel · March 18, 2012, 11:16:55 AM

Try newegg/tigerdirect

Otis Da HousKat · March 18, 2012, 11:20:37 AM

Your Dell OptiPlex GX260 likely has a motherboard with a socket 478 slot on it. You can still upgrade your processor, but there is no good processor you can upgrade to.

Uncle Bengs · March 18, 2012, 11:23:04 AM

Quote from: Otis Da HousKat on March 18, 2012, 11:20:37 AM

Your Dell OptiPlex GX260 likely has a motherboard with a socket 478 slot on it. You can still upgrade your processor, but there is no good processor you can upgrade to.

you could get a new motherboard but you'd most likely need to change chassis as well. best thing would be to buy or build a new pc.

N.E.G.P · March 18, 2012, 11:39:41 AM

Thanks Otis for the socket 478 number thing. After about 2 minutes I found this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Pentium-4-3-0GHZ-800MHZ-Socket478-1024KB-L2-SL7E4-/270925500309?pt=CPUs&hash=item3f146b0f95#ht_2803wt_1344
Just wondering if it was any good.