Also, i dont know how to do it myself so if you could tell me where i could go to do that.
How much would it cost to change a 1.73GHz processor to a 3GHz?
I would personally just buy a new computer. Because the new processor will have to be compatible with the motherboard you are using...which is hard to find out if it is. Also please specify if you're talking AMD processor, or IBM...and if you're talking single core, dual core, quad core. I'll be back looking for this info!
Ok, so you're wanting to get a Intel dual core, 3GHz processor. That will set you back about $200 just for the chip.
But in my opinion, since you're not really that amazing with computers, what I would do is take it to GeekSquad (at your local bestbuy) and tell them what you want done, ask how much it would cost, then if it's considerably less than a new computer, do it. Trust me, if you install the chip incorrectly, or the MotherBoard isn't compatible, you'll be in a tight situation.
How much would it cost to change a 1.73GHz processor to a 3GHz?
Usually older computers need to be replaced because the old parts are no longer usable in a new computer because they are obsolete.
Visit a computer store in your area and ask for advice. If you know the specifications of your old computer you don't need to bring it with you.
if you want better performance from a computer then you need to change more than just the processor
although saying that a dual core 1.73 processor is not slow, you got the equivalent of 3.4ghz processor in there (1.73 x 2) as there are two processing chips not one
are u finding the computer runs slow?
if so when? in general, loading stuff, playing games?
what do you use the computer for if you use for plaing games then consider a better graphics card the rest of the spec should cope quite well with most games, if its for office work and internet then the spec you have is more than adequate
you may just need to defragment the hard drive and use a registry checker (free online) to check for and rid the registry of invalid registry entrie that can slow the computer down, look at some of my previous answers in my profile there is a list of these applications that you can download for free
if you need more help or advice email me: edwardtrickett@live.co.uk
dont go to pc world for this, a small local computer shop is better, you'll need a compatible core motherboard for core processors, if yours is 1.73ghz pentium 4 or celeron you can get a 3.6ghz one without changing motherboard which is realy good.
core processors aren't as fast as a pentium 4 3.6ghz unless it's a 2.4ghz x2 which is 4.8ghz. but these are expensive.
so I realy recommend to keep the motherboard and just get the fastest processor you can from ebay or something.
to replace the processor, switch everything off, take out the side panel from your pc, takeout the heatsink and fan takeout the processor, replace it with the new one, put the heatsink fan back on. if you think this is hard then get the local shop to do it for you.
don't forget that you must have at least 1 or 2 gigbaytes of RAM too the processor isn't everything
you cant overclock your CPU as its for a laptop pc, if u had a desktop version then you could easily overclock it to 2.4gz (maybe higher)
