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Processor Update
I have a msi k7n420 pro motherboard,1600+ processor, and 768 meg pc2100 ram.
I would like to get a little more power without replacing the motherboard and memory. The msi web site shows that there is an update to the bios that would allow me to use a 2400+or a 2600+266fsb processor. I am not a computer builder and have never updated the bios or changed a processor.Is this something I should try to do myself? How much improvement would I gain by making this change? Is it worth while to do it? If I had a shop do the labor,would this be an expensive job? These might seem like stupid questions,but this is all new to me.Thanks for any and all help. Dan |
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On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:19:12 -0400, Dan wrote:
I have a msi k7n420 pro motherboard,1600+ processor, and 768 meg pc2100 ram. I would like to get a little more power without replacing the motherboard and memory. The msi web site shows that there is an update to the bios that would allow me to use a 2400+or a 2600+266fsb processor. I am not a computer builder and have never updated the bios or changed a processor.Is this something I should try to do myself? Don't see why not. Just follow the instructions. How much improvement would I gain by making this change? Depends on which CPU you use and what speed you clock it at, but with just a default 2400+ you would be going from 1400MHz to 2000MHz. That's quite an improvement. Is it worth while to do it? I don't see why not? If I hada shop do the labor,would this be an expensive job? These might seem like stupid questions,but this is all new to me.Thanks for any and all help. Dan I would think most people could do this themselves. I have no idea what a shop would charge, maybe $20 extra, maybe nothing if you bought the cpu there, which will probably be at least $20 higher than you can get it.:-) I'd also consider replacing the CPU cooler if you have an old aluminum base cooler. And NOT with the AMD cooler. TR2-M1 or M3 for about $8 is quieter and cools a lot better than the stock cooler. If you want something a little better, maybe an ALX-800 from Thermalright. And don't takre the shops word on anything about coolers. Check reviews or ask here before you buy it. I' wouldn't give you a dime for some of the most expensive ones. -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm |
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would a Cool Master X Dream 2 HAC-L82 be alright to use with a 2600+. Thanks for your input. Dan "Wes Newell" wrote in message newsan.2004.10.20.17.07.16.249804@TAKEOUTverizon .net... On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:19:12 -0400, Dan wrote: I have a msi k7n420 pro motherboard,1600+ processor, and 768 meg pc2100 ram. I would like to get a little more power without replacing the motherboard and memory. The msi web site shows that there is an update to the bios that would allow me to use a 2400+or a 2600+266fsb processor. I am not a computer builder and have never updated the bios or changed a processor.Is this something I should try to do myself? Don't see why not. Just follow the instructions. How much improvement would I gain by making this change? Depends on which CPU you use and what speed you clock it at, but with just a default 2400+ you would be going from 1400MHz to 2000MHz. That's quite an improvement. Is it worth while to do it? I don't see why not? If I hada shop do the labor,would this be an expensive job? These might seem like stupid questions,but this is all new to me.Thanks for any and all help. Dan I would think most people could do this themselves. I have no idea what a shop would charge, maybe $20 extra, maybe nothing if you bought the cpu there, which will probably be at least $20 higher than you can get it.:-) I'd also consider replacing the CPU cooler if you have an old aluminum base cooler. And NOT with the AMD cooler. TR2-M1 or M3 for about $8 is quieter and cools a lot better than the stock cooler. If you want something a little better, maybe an ALX-800 from Thermalright. And don't takre the shops word on anything about coolers. Check reviews or ask here before you buy it. I' wouldn't give you a dime for some of the most expensive ones. -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm |
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On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 08:30:56 -0400, Dan wrote:
would a Cool Master X Dream 2 HAC-L82 be alright to use with a 2600+. Should be fine up to 3200+ or higher speeds. -- Abit KT7-Raid (KT133) Tbred B core CPU @2400MHz (24x100FSB) http://mysite.verizon.net/res0exft/cpu.htm |
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