Sorry to be a pain in the a**, I'm learning. Thanks!
So how do I go about changing the processors themselves (Celeron to Pentium4)?
There is a high chance that you would also need to purchase a new motherboard to do so. You can't exchange CPU's like other hardware parts when it comes to upgrading your computer.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Most of us who answer these questions now never knew this stuff before we got into computers... We all have to learn somehow. Peace!
So how do I go about changing the processors themselves (Celeron to Pentium4)?
Emm...Pentium 4 is not a CPU model, i mean even a celeron can be pentium. The types that you mean are: Celeron, Half cache, full cache , etc. full cache is absolutely the best, cuz it's speed is more than others; all of these processors are made by Intel. There's another famous processor company named %26quot;AMD%26quot; which has processors that are graphically powerful %26amp; are suitable for high graphics use.
Search http://www.wikipedia.com for more info.
It depends on the motherboard. Some will only accept Celeron. You need to know what type of processor socket you have. If you have a 478 socket then you might be able to upgrade to a Pentium 4.
1 unplug everything from your case and open it up
2 touch something metal in your case to discharge all static electricity from your self
3 figure out how to remove the heat sink/fan assembly and do so
4 there is a metal lever that has to be lifted into the up position, lift it
5 carefully remove the old processor
6 align the new processor to the socket. there is a locating mark on the socket and one on the processor. carefully place the new processor into the socket. it should require NO FORCE to do so
7 lower the locking lever.
8 the new processor should have come with a new heat sink/ fan
if there is no heat transfer pad on the bottom, use a paste such as Attic silver 5 and spread an even thin layer on the DIE ONLY. i use a small piece of the box the heat sink came in
9 install the heat sink/fan making sure you have it aligned properly, then plug the fan wire into the motherboard.
that's about all there is to it. WARNING: do your homework and make sure your motherboard can support your new processor. Intel processors are at times difficult to figure out what will work with what motherboard. you may also have to make changes in your bios to get the new processor to run at it's rated clock speed. make sure the heat sink is installed properly. if you have it wrong, you could fry your new processor in just a few seconds'
good luck and congratulations on taking the next step toward total geekdom
