I was thinking of changing to a Dual Core soon.
I'd like to know, beforehand, if I should or not? Or of my PC could handle it?
My motherboard is a Asus P4P800-E deluxe.
3GB Ram. Using 34 Bit Vista.
I'd also like to know problems that may proceed, and if anyone could link a video on how to change the processor that would help a lot.
Thanks.
Changing to Dual Core?
i would say leave it, the problems that you might face, and the fact you would have to buy a new board, dosent really bring any benefits to you.
buy a new system instead
Changing to Dual Core?
you can't handle it, your motherboard only has a socket that supports single core so you need a new motherboard
Your motherboard does not support it, you would need a new motherboard which also means new Processor, new memory, new video card, and probably new power supply.
Its basically a new computer. Not worth upgrading.
Sorry, You cannot change the processor on that certain motherboard. However, since you are wanting a Dual Core processor, why not look in the market for a Hyperthreaded Single Core CPU. Those are close to a Dual Core as you can get.
Plus, the cost of a HT Single core is very inexpensive. You can vitalize with that motherboard a 3.2Ghz Hyperthreaded Processor. What that means, is that the Hyperthreaded will mimic a 2nd processor (like cloning). Close to 2 cores for your motherboard as you can get.
Hello James:
Your Asus P4P800-E Deluxe motherboard came equipped with an Intel based 478 socket (478 pins) to contain you Pentium 4 processor which is in fact a single core unit that is capable of hyperthreading.
As such you are not able to install the later dual core Pentium D processors or the Core 2 Duo (C2D) units as these require the LGA 775 socket.
However, if you are looking to upgrade your computer you could replace your present 3.0 GHz cpu with a faster 3.4 GHz Pentium 4 cpu that has 1mb of cache with a 800MHz rated FSB.
You can review this cpu at the following website:
(copy and paste the string into your browser's address bar)
http://www.starmicro.net/detail.aspx?ID=鈥?/a>
Here also is a list of the recommended cpu's from Asus:
http://asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=INIJUv鈥?/a>
Here are some youtube videos on how to replace your cpu:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suLnOaAOc鈥?/a>
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSFOfAGjq鈥?/a>
Here also is a link to your motherboard's manual so you can review all the specifications.
http://asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=INIJUv鈥?/a>
Lastly consider overclocking your processor and ram to gain some added performance.
Check out this video on overclocking. It's not for your cpu and motherboard but it will explain the fundamentals of what can be done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30aZHIpgc鈥?/a>
I hope this has been of some help to you!
d316
Wow never new they made a 34 bit vista, another version
