a processor question

[ron35]

i have a Sempron (P) 3200+ 1.8 GHz and want to know if i can replace it with a AMD Athlon 64 4000+ San Diego 2.4GHz 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor i wated to buy it for $128 but need to know if i can make this change ? thanks

 

[DaMulta]

Well first is that a AM2 chip you have now or a 939 chip? What motherboard do you have?

 

[ron35]

how do i find out that information? device manager or dxdiag?

 

[Namslas90]

Start menu> run > then type in 'MSinfo32' >press enter. This will display all system specs.
For mobo info look up system specs on internet using Computer make and model #'s.

 

[ron35]

this is specs see no motherboard

Motherboard description Motherboard manufacturer's name: MSI MS-7184
HP/Compaq name: AmethystM-GL6E

CPU/Processor Socket: 939
Supports AMD Athlon 64 X2 (up to 4800+) and Sempron (up to 3200+) processors

System bus 2000 MegaTransfers/second or 1600 MegaTransfers/second depending on the processor

Chipset Northbridge: ATI RS482
Southbridge: ATI SB400














Processor Brand AMD
Processor Class Sempron
Processor Speed 1.8 GHz
Installed Memory 1024 MB
Bus Speed 800 MHz
Cache Size 256 KB
Memory Technology DDR SDRAM
Maximum Memory 4 GB
Number of Installed Processors 1
Maximum Number of Processors 1
System Chipset ATI Radeon Xpress 200

Storage Included Drives CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
Hard Drive Capacity 80 GB
CD Read Speed 48 X
CD Write Speed 48 X
CD Rewrite Speed 32 X
DVD Read Speed 16 X
Drive Controllers IDE

Monitor and Graphics Video Integration Integrated
Display Type None.

Communications and Networking Modem Speed 56 Kbps
Network Support Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

Connectors Interface Provided Parallel Port, VGA, Phone line, Ethernet

Expansion Slot Types Provided PCI, Processor, Memory, CompactFlash Card, PCI Express x16, SmartMedia Card, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card

Chassis and Power Supply Chassis Style Tower

Software Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Included Software Drivers & Utilities, InterVideo WinDVD 5, Compaq Organize, Microsoft Works 8.0, Quicken 2005 New User Edition, Microsoft Money 2005 Standard, Adobe Reader, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus 7.0, MSN Encarta Standard, Sonic MyDVD Plus 6.1, HP Image Zone Express, Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware (60 days subsc), Apple iTunes 4.8, PC-Doctor 5 for Windows, Apple QuickTime, RealPlayer, Microsoft Plus! Digital Media Edition, Microsoft Office 2003 Student and Teacher Edition (Trial

 

[Namslas90]

For mobo info look up system specs on internet using Computer make and model #'s.[/QUOTE]

Mobo is motherboard, look it up on the internet >support>system specs>Motherboard.

 

[Aevum]

i know that board, its mostly used on OEM machines, my dads packard bell carries it,

if you can get a bios update for it, it will probobly run that cpu without problems,

btw, alot of OEM semprons are socket 939, so OEM manufacturers dont have to bother with the whole 754/939 issue, its basicly the same chip,

 

[ron35]

what update do i get?

this is the updatei found ,will it work
Release Date: 2006-03-03 Version: 3.47

Description

MS-7093/MS-7184 Motherboard BIOS update resolves compatibility issue with Audigy 2 ZS audio card and improves system stability.



Fixes



Resolves compatibility issue with Audigy 2 ZS audio card.
Resolves issue with resuming from hibernation.
Resolves occasional restart issue.
Improves system stability.

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

 

[Athlon2K15]

DUDE ITS ON HPS SITE HERE IS YOUR LINK

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...8480&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

 

[ron35]

what is that link? its just a Specifications chart i see no bios update? i cannot just drop the processor in and go like a memory stick? i never put a processor in so all this clocking and bios is new to me .is there a reference i can read to doing what i need to do any were? i have been looking.i found instructions with pics to instal the processor.i thought i just drop in with thermal glue? guess its more to it.

 

[Namslas90]

What Is The Model Number And Name Of Your Hp?

 

[ron35]

its a compaq SR1610NX

 

[Athlon2K15]

what is that link? its just a Specifications chart i see no bios update? i cannot just drop the processor in and go like a memory stick? i never put a processor in so all this clocking and bios is new to me .is there a reference i can read to doing what i need to do any were? i have been looking.i found instructions with pics to instal the processor.i thought i just drop in with thermal glue? guess its more to it.

ON THAT SPECIFICATION SHEET IT SAYS YOUR MOTHERBOARD CAN SUPPORT AMD ATHLON 64 X2 UP TO 4800+,SO YEAH YOU CAN JUST PUT THE NEW PROCESSOR IN THERE AND IT SHOULD WORK FINE,

 

[ron35]

thanks i just wanted to know if i could do that drop in and thats all thanks all who replied. compaq told me that this upgrade would not really make my pc any faster is this right?? am i wasting my $$ going from 1.8ghz to 2.4ghz

 

[noneed4me2]

there is clockgen for that board (google clockgen) and with that 4000 newegg has fx55's for just a little more and with the clockgen and the 4000 you might get 2.6+ghz and with the fx55 2.8+ and as long as its stable you will be fine. For that board you need a higher multi as there is no bios options for overclocking except LDT/HTT adjustment and memory dividers. I have one with a 3700 Sandiego and it works fine at 2513mhz with the clockgen and I got a little better performance from the proc upgrade from a 3200 winchester. Also make sure you use matched pairs of DDR400 mem as then you can run in dual channel mode 2x1gb is ideal and get a an SATA150 harddrive if you don't already have one, you will see performance increase with all these parts, and you have a PCI/e card slot so you can get a decent video card in there to. The 7184/7093 are good stable s939 mATX ATI 200 express boards but for oveerclocking it sucks. STill it does have upgrade options.

 

[cdawall]

yes you can drop in the chip and go windows will give you a found neew hardware then your done and the 4000 should make for a good improvement performance wise

 

[ron35]

1 question i got the amd 64

i just got the adm 64 4000+ today with the fan. thermal?? on the bottom of the fan is a square ,sticky stuff is this the thermal stuff i need or do i got to buy some other stuff.it didnt come with nothing but the square on the bottom of the heatsink fan just wanna know so i can put this in

 

[ATIonion]

i just got the adm 64 4000+ today with the fan. thermal?? on the bottom of the fan is a square ,sticky stuff is this the thermal stuff i need or do i got to buy some other stuff.it didnt come with nothing but the square on the bottom of the heatsink fan just wanna know so i can put this in

ya its thermal tape...its not as good as arcticsilver5 but it will get you started...

 

[ron35]

1 thing before i put in wanna be sure i dont ruin my pc

it shows i just take the fan out ,take the old processor out. put the new processor in and put the new heatseak fan back over it . is that all???? is it that simple???

 

[ATIonion]

it shows i just take the fan out ,take the old processor out. put the new processor in and put the new heatseak fan back over it . is that all???? is it that simple???

yes that simple........i don't think windows needs a reinstall...but wtf do i know..lol...just swap the cpu and fan...then fire it up..nice thing about AMD's today is they are tough to break....im sure you will be fine...good luck to ya..

 

[xman2007]

thanks i just wanted to know if i could do that drop in and thats all thanks all who replied. compaq told me that this upgrade would not really make my pc any faster is this right?? am i wasting my $$ going from 1.8ghz to 2.4ghz

compaq would say that, you have to think would they rather you upgrade your current pc or go back to them and order a newer one ? that processor kicks ass and depending what you use it for you should have a lot more power at your disposal

 

[ron35]

its not detecting the new processor

i went in dxdiag and there is nothing at all showing up on the system tab how do i fix this?