Reference number: CH000099
CPU upgrade
questions and answers.
Issue:CPU upgrade questions and answers
Answers:
Below is a listing of CPU questions
and answers to those questions. These questions have been sorted by
the number of times they have been asked or searched for.
Can I upgrade my computer processor?
Because of the variety of computer motherboards / specifications /
OEM modifications, we do not specify to users if they are capable of
upgrading to a higher processor. To obtain this information please
contact the computer or motherboard manufacturer
or refer to the computer documentation.
When contacting your computer manufacturer concerning a CPU upgrade, ask for
the below information that will help you correctly install your CPU:
- What is the maximum speed I can put into my computer?
- Do I need to switch any jumpers or dip switches when adding the new CPU, if so, which ones?
- Do I need any additional hardware when upgrading the CPU such as a
Heat sink / Interposer?
Can I use an AMD / Cyrix in an Intel board or
Intel processor with AMD board?
Again, this is all dependent upon the computer and/or motherboard
manufacturer. Please contact the computer or motherboard
manufacturer
or refer to the computer documentation.
Can I upgrade to a processor utilizing MMX?
Generally, if the computer supports or has the capability of
modifying the voltage, a computer with Non-MMX can be upgraded to a
processor with MMX. However, because of the variety of possibilities,
it is recommended that you contact the computer or motherboard
manufacturer
to determine if this is possible or not.
Why do I not notice a difference in speed when upgrading my CPU?
Depending upon what CPU chip you have installed in the computer determines how much
speed the computer will increase. For example, if you just upgrade a 486DX to a 486DX2 you
will not notice much speed increase. Even in a 486DX4 you will really not notice much more
of a change in speed. Also, if you are putting a Pentium chip in a 486 board you will also
not get the speed of a Pentium computer because you do have a Pentium board.
Generally, when upgrading the CPU, there will not be a dramatic speed increase in all
programs. However, you should notice a small increase in program load time and or
performance of a program.
Can I use a Slot A
in a Slot 1 or a Slot 1 in a Slot A?
The Slot 1 processors and
specification is a registered trademark of Intel, and because of this,
AMD could not design a compatible slot. Therefore, AMD created the Slot A
that looks similar to Intel's Slot 1 but are not compatible.
Therefore, a Slot 1 processor will not work in a Slot A motherboard
and a Slot A will not work in a Slot 1.
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