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Can I upgrade my 1GHz Compaq Deskpro EN Intel 815e to something worthwhile
Hi All,
I have a Compaq Deskpro EN, it's a 1GHz machine but I would like to make it faster. Are there any comments regarding worthwhile CPU upgrades or perhaps overclocking? I notice that when I am doing processor intensive operations, i periodically get CPU over temperture alarms which suggests to me overclocking would not be a good idea. My model has a small form factor and thus cooling is probably an issue without doing some extensive (and probably not worth the effort)re-plumbing. I am also planning to upgrade the memmory from 128MB to 512MB Any comments appreciated. Computer interogation below: Model: Deskpro Serial Number: N/A Chassis Type: Space Saving Chassis Serial Number: N/A Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (Build 2195) Your Processor: Number Of Processors: 1 Type: Intel Pentium III EB Specification: Manufacturer Codename: Coppermine Trace Width:0.18 Clock Speed: 997 MHz Clock Multiplier: 7.5 Front Side Bus (FSB) Speed:133 MHz Processor Bus Speed:133 MHz L2 Cache Size: 256 KBytes Core Stepping: cC0 Microcode Level: 8h Mobile Clock Modulation: N/A Your Motherboard: Manufacturer: Compaq Model: 0688h N/A CPU Slot/Socket Type: Socket 370 FC-PGA Serial Number:N/A Chipset Vendor: Intel Chipset Model: i815/E/EP Chipset Revision: B Bios Manufacturer: Compaq Bios Version: 686P2 v3.06 Bios Date: 06/12/2001 |
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I am also planning to upgrade the memmory from 128MB to 512MB That is the Best thing you can do to this computer. Any comments appreciated. Computer interogation below: Your Processor: Number Of Processors: 1 Type: Intel Pentium III EB Specification: Manufacturer Codename: Coppermine Trace Width:0.18 Clock Speed: 997 MHz Clock Multiplier: 7.5 Front Side Bus (FSB) Speed:133 MHz Processor Bus Speed:133 MHz That is the fastes P3,socket 370 CPU. Dont be fooled by a 1.4 Celeron, the 1.0 P3 is faster. If you are overheating, clean out your heat sink, cut a hole in the top of the case and add a case fan. |
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