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

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.