Thinking of upgrading my CPU

[vnf4ultra]

I think the fact that they list the different revisions like different models would lead me to believe that the difference between the two is more than a bios change. Do you know which rev. you have?

 

[nork]

You not only have to go with your make and model exactly, but you have to go with your revision the same way. So look under your revision number.

 

[KingCody]

Ok so just power down computer, unplug the computer, take out old CPU, ground myself by touching the case, take out the old processor, fit the processor by rotating it until it fits in then close the lever and plug PC in and power up and test it? Seems easy Thanks guys!

for the most part you're right...

1. power down computer
2. unplug the computer (or simply turn the PSU switch off)
3. ground yourself (now and before every other step from here on)
4. remove heatsink (don't pull straight up, rotate it to free it then pull at an angle to remove it. you don't want to yank the CPU out with the heatsink)
5. lift lever and remove CPU
6. install new CPU (look for the missing corner pins to see how to install it)
7. apply thermal paste/grease to the CPU per manufacturer's instructions
8. install the heatsink
9. clear CMOS (move jumper to "CLR" and remove battery for a few seconds)
10. power up computer and try it out!

good luck

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Dunno about the revision number but the BIOS version for mine is MV43V007. The other one's is MV43S004 and mine is NOT listed in the manual as v8.1a but just as MV43V/N. But dual-core is not supported in either of them anyways and the 3.06 GHz HT processor is the fastest anyways in both cases. So the P4 HT would be the best bet then eh? Thanks again for the help.

 

[nork]

Good luck with that. Dont forget to check pricewatcher and perhaps another type of site that does the same to get a good deal on your new cpu\hs\fan and thermal paste!