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Old Skool Deskpro Upgrade
Hi there,
I wonder if anyone can help... I've got an old Deskpro 4000s with a 200MMX processor and am wondering about the possibility of upgrading the processor. Does anyone know if this can be done? I've had a nose around in the machine and there seem to be some dip switches going up to 233 MHz but I found an article posted here (in 1999!) which said you could go up to 333. Anyone know what options I've got? Thanks a lot, Adam P.S. The machine is apparently a Deskpro 4000S 5166X according to Compaq, but, as I say, it's got a 200 MHz processor in it. -- Adam Richardson Email me at: adamr dot bulk at ntlworld dot com Carpe Diem |
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Nah chances are you can't upgrade the CPU install lunix and it will bring
new life into your computer |
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Adam Richardson wrote:
Hi there, I wonder if anyone can help... I've got an old Deskpro 4000s with a 200MMX processor and am wondering about the possibility of upgrading the processor. Does anyone know if this can be done? I've had a nose around in the machine and there seem to be some dip switches going up to 233 MHz but I found an article posted here (in 1999!) which said you could go up to 333. Anyone know what options I've got? if it's a tx chipset, intel 233 is highest you can go. if it's an sis chipset then you might be able to put in that amd333. it's one of those cases where whatever you spend to upgrade it you could get a p2/3 computer instead for the same price. |
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Kev wrote:
Adam Richardson wrote: I've got an old Deskpro 4000s with a 200MMX processor and am wondering Anyone know what options I've got? if it's a tx chipset, intel 233 is highest you can go. if it's an sis chipset then you might be able to put in that amd333. How do I find out what the chipset is? it's one of those cases where whatever you spend to upgrade it you could get a p2/3 computer instead for the same price. Yeah, I don't use the computer for anything serious really (bit of browsing, few old games) so don't want to be spending much on it - but I thought I might see what the options were and keep an eye on e-bay... Thanks, Adam -- Adam Richardson Email me at: adamr dot bulk at ntlworld dot com Carpe Diem |
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How do I find out what the chipset is?
should say in the bios or at the bottom of the screen when booting up. Yeah, I don't use the computer for anything serious really (bit of browsing, few old games) so don't want to be spending much on it - but I thought I might see what the options were and keep an eye on e-bay... compaq deskpro en are nice. mine had a 400 but i put in a 600mhz actually you can put a 1.4celeron in here with a powerleap adapter. |
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How do I find out what the chipset is? should say in the bios or at the bottom of the screen when booting up. Hmm, it doesn't say anything useful at startup and I've had a look around in the BIOS and can't find anything relating to the chipset :-( Is there another way to find this information? Thanks a lot, Adam -- Adam Richardson Email me at: adamr dot bulk at ntlworld dot com Carpe Diem |
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On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 11:35:05 +0000, Adam Richardson
wrote: How do I find out what the chipset is? should say in the bios or at the bottom of the screen when booting up. Hmm, it doesn't say anything useful at startup and I've had a look around in the BIOS and can't find anything relating to the chipset :-( Is there another way to find this information? Thanks a lot, Adam aida32 World Wide System info Tool -freeware http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32 Install and run to create a system report that will tell you everything about the computer including the chip set. Shadow |
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Shadow wrote:
On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 11:35:05 +0000, Adam Richardson wrote: I want to upgrade the processor in my Deskpro 4000s How do I find out what the chipset is? aida32 World Wide System info Tool -freeware http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32 Thanks Shadow! I've looked for a program like this before but haven't been successful until now :-) However, the chipset comes up as: VIA VT82C590 Apollo VP2 I've had a look on the VIA website, but they don't have this listed :-( Anyone have any ideas what processor this can support? Thanks, Adam -- Adam Richardson Email me at: adamr dot bulk at ntlworld dot com Carpe Diem |
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On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 10:40:53 +0000, Adam Richardson wrote: Shadow wrote: On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 11:35:05 +0000, Adam Richardson wrote: I want to upgrade the processor in my Deskpro 4000s How do I find out what the chipset is? aida32 World Wide System info Tool -freeware http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32 Thanks Shadow! I've looked for a program like this before but haven't been successful until now :-) However, the chipset comes up as: VIA VT82C590 Apollo VP2 I've had a look on the VIA website, but they don't have this listed :-( Anyone have any ideas what processor this can support? Thanks, Adam I would be willing to bet that you can find the info you want: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...oogle +Search Shadow |
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On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 11:35:05 +0000, Adam Richardson
wrote: How do I find out what the chipset is? should say in the bios or at the bottom of the screen when booting up. Hmm, it doesn't say anything useful at startup and I've had a look around in the BIOS and can't find anything relating to the chipset :-( Is there another way to find this information? Thanks a lot, Adam Does the report generated by Aida for your motherboard also have listed a number such as this: PA-2007 or one similar. That number should appear below the VIA VT82C590 Apollo VP2 in the motherboard area of Aida's report. Usually there is always a two or three character and 4 digit code fore the motherboard useful when seeking specs and manuals. Shadow |
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