craigdexter1
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OK here I go again...(My wife just doesnt understand the need to upgrade!)
Heres my mother board--- Its a u8668D Biostar.... I know its a 7.0 v or above by looking at the back panel. I'll find out exactly the version when I get home tommorow by looking at the guts!
Processor ----1.8 Ghz Celeron
Installed Qty (Max Supported) 0 ( 1 )
Memory-
Supported RAM Technology DDR SDRAM --Currently is 512mb PC 2100 1028 on order. (2X 512 sticks)
RAM Installed ( Max ) 0 MB / 2 GB (max)
Supported RAM Speed PC2100
Video-
Graphics Controller VIA ProSavageDDR P4M266A ( I have a ASUS Nvidia AGP with 128 mb of mem in it now) I have zeroed the on board video memory in the BIOS.
Video Memory Shared video memory (UMA)
Audio
Audio Output Sound card
Audio Codec CMI9739A
Compliant Standards AC '97
Telecom / Networking
Networking Network adapter - VIA Tahoe VT6103 - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Features
BIOS Features BIOSTAR [FLASHER], Biostar 9th Touch, BIOSTAR [WINFlasher]
Hardware Monitoring CPU core temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage
Sleep / Wake Up Wake on LAN (WOL)
Hardware Features BIOSTAR [WatchDog], BIOSTAR [9th Touch], BIOSTAR [WarpSpeeder]
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x memory - DIMM 184-pin
1 ( 1 ) x processor - Socket 478
1 ( 1 ) x AGP
3 ( 3 ) x PCI
1 ( 1 ) x CNR
Storage Interfaces ATA-133 - connector(s): 2 x 40pin IDC
Interfaces 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin D-Sub (DB-15)
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-in - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x storage - floppy interface - 34 pin IDC
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards CE
I want to go with a P4 2.4 or above to a max of 3.06 but it states that it needs a Northwood CPU or a Prescott for v7.5 or above in the MB manual.
My question is whats the differance in these CPUs?
Also is the Celeron a POS when it comes to a processor for gaming?
Any suggestions on a CPU? Its the kids game box. No internet at home.
Heres my mother board--- Its a u8668D Biostar.... I know its a 7.0 v or above by looking at the back panel. I'll find out exactly the version when I get home tommorow by looking at the guts!
Processor ----1.8 Ghz Celeron
Installed Qty (Max Supported) 0 ( 1 )
Memory-
Supported RAM Technology DDR SDRAM --Currently is 512mb PC 2100 1028 on order. (2X 512 sticks)
RAM Installed ( Max ) 0 MB / 2 GB (max)
Supported RAM Speed PC2100
Video-
Graphics Controller VIA ProSavageDDR P4M266A ( I have a ASUS Nvidia AGP with 128 mb of mem in it now) I have zeroed the on board video memory in the BIOS.
Video Memory Shared video memory (UMA)
Audio
Audio Output Sound card
Audio Codec CMI9739A
Compliant Standards AC '97
Telecom / Networking
Networking Network adapter - VIA Tahoe VT6103 - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Features
BIOS Features BIOSTAR [FLASHER], Biostar 9th Touch, BIOSTAR [WINFlasher]
Hardware Monitoring CPU core temperature, CPU fan tachometer, chassis fan tachometer, system voltage
Sleep / Wake Up Wake on LAN (WOL)
Hardware Features BIOSTAR [WatchDog], BIOSTAR [9th Touch], BIOSTAR [WarpSpeeder]
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x memory - DIMM 184-pin
1 ( 1 ) x processor - Socket 478
1 ( 1 ) x AGP
3 ( 3 ) x PCI
1 ( 1 ) x CNR
Storage Interfaces ATA-133 - connector(s): 2 x 40pin IDC
Interfaces 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin D-Sub (DB-15)
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-in - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm
1 x storage - floppy interface - 34 pin IDC
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards CE
I want to go with a P4 2.4 or above to a max of 3.06 but it states that it needs a Northwood CPU or a Prescott for v7.5 or above in the MB manual.
My question is whats the differance in these CPUs?
Also is the Celeron a POS when it comes to a processor for gaming?
Any suggestions on a CPU? Its the kids game box. No internet at home.
