Processor Upgrade Considerations
Replacing the processor with a faster model is one of the most effective and cost-efficient upgrades you can make on an older system. In some cases, you can double or triple CPU performance at a relatively small cost. Unfortunately, not all systems are good candidates for a processor upgrade. You'll have to do a bit of research to determine whether your system is suitable for a processor upgrade. Here are the factors to consider:
- Processor socket type
The first consideration is the socket type provided by the motherboard. Motherboards that use a current socket—Socket 775 for Intel or Socket 939 for AMD—are the best upgrade candidates. Motherboards that use older sockets—Sockets 462 (A) or 754 for AMD or Socket ...
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