Can my CPU be upgraded to an AMD Athlon XP?

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  1. gollum678

    gollum678 Member

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    Processor
    Model : AMD Duron Processor
    Speed : 901MHz
    Model Number : 852 (estimated)
    Performance Rating : PR1133 (estimated)
    Cores per Processor : 1 Unit(s)
    Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
    Internal Data Cache : 64kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way set, 64 byte line size
    L2 On-board Cache : 256kB ECC Synchronous, Write-Back, 16-way set, 64 byte line size

    Mainboard
    Bus(es) : AGP PCI USB
    MP Support : No
    MP APIC : No
    System BIOS : Compaq 786K3
    System : Compaq Presario
    Mainboard : Compaq 0708h
    Total Memory : 608MB SDRAM

    Chipset 1
    Model : VIA Technologies Inc VT8363/5 KT133/KM133 System Controller
    Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 100MHz (200MHz data rate)
    Total Memory : 608MB SDRAM
    Shared Memory : 8MB
    Memory Bus Speed : 1x 100MHz (100MHz data rate)

    Video System
    Monitor/Panel : COMPAQ FS740 Color Monitor
    Adapter : S3 Graphics Inc. ProSavage

    Physical Storage Devices
    Removable Drive : Floppy disk drive
    Hard Disk : ST340823A (37GB)
    CD-ROM/DVD : PHILIPS CDD4801 CD-R/RW (CD 32X Rd, 8X Wr)

    Logical Storage Devices
    1.44MB 3.5" (A:) : N/A
    Hard Disk (C:) : 37GB (31GB, 84% Free Space) (FAT32)
    CD-ROM/DVD (D:) : N/A

    Peripherals
    Serial/Parallel Port(s) : 2 COM / 1 LPT
    USB Controller/Hub : VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
    USB Controller/Hub : VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
    USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
    USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
    Keyboard : Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse : PS/2 Compatible Mouse

    MultiMedia Device(s)
    Device : VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM)

    Communication Device(s)
    Device : PCTEL Platinum V.90 Modem

    Power Management
    AC Line Status : On-Line

    Operating System(s)
    Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP/2002 Professional (Win32 x86) 5.01.2600

    Network Services
    Adapter : SMC EZ Card 10/100 PCI (SMC1211TX)

    Performance Tips
    Warning 100 : Large memory sizes should be made of Registered/Buffered memory.
    Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity.
    Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.


    So can it? I dont need no new comp just answer my simple question pls :D
     
  2. djscoop

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    the old duron and althon chipsets are much different than the athlon XP chipsets. you will need to get a new mobo is you wish to upgrade your processor.
     

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