New CPU options?

[chrisjones]

Hi,
Ok so swapping out a CPU is pretty much the last thing on my 'learning how PC works' quest lol so bare with me on this one haha. So I was wondering what options I have with regards to 'upgrading' my current Pentium D CPU?

Property Value
Manufacturer ASUSTek Computer INC.
Model LITHIUM
Version 1.04
Serial Number MB-1234567890

North Bridge Intel i945P Revision A1
South Bridge Intel 82801GB (ICH7/R) Revision A1

CPU Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz
Cpu Socket Socket 775 LGA

System Slots 6 PCI

Memory Summary
Maximum Capacity 4096 MBytes
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MBytes
Memory Slots 4
Error Correction None

[Axegrinder]

The 945P chipset supports Core 2 Duo CPUs, that would be your best bet.

[AbyssUnderground]

Core2Duo's are great CPU's, so go for one of those. I run an E6750 @ 2.66ghz overclocked to 3.4GHz no problem They're very easy to overclock CPU's, and I'm still on the stock cooler too.

Originally Posted by AbyssUnderground

Core2Duo's are great CPU's, so go for one of those. I run an E6750 @ 2.66ghz overclocked to 3.4GHz no problem They're very easy to overclock CPU's, and I'm still on the stock cooler too.

would still change the cooler so a larger fan to reduce noise

[chrisjones]

Sorry I know this is an old thread, but is this worth a try??
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/193593

BTW other system specs include ATI HD 47XX card and 3gb ram.

[damien c]

Not worth it going from a 3.0ghz cpu to a 3.06ghz you might aswell buy a better cooler for your current cpu and overclock it you may be able to get it to nearly 4.0ghz, and all it will have cost you is anything from £15 - £30.

why intel release 2 cpus with the same name E6600 is plain stupid

[chrisjones]

Ive never overclocked this system before, in fact I've not over clocked anything since back in the early Pentium days through bios.
Whats the best way to go about overclocking my current CPU? Thanks

[chrisjones]

*BumP*

check temps slacken Ram timings and speed, bump FSB and raise vcore( a little at a time) once you hit an optimum speed ie cpu passes 8 hours prime95 without crashing or getting to hot try raising your ram speed and vdimm voltage and tightening timings.

There are a lot of other settings but the multiplier on the D cpus are low unless you were lucky enough to get an 805 so do not expect miracles

[chrisjones]

.......woooooah slow down lol. Ive no idea how to go about any of that. My most recent question was actually asking how to overclock?

and thats what I am answering. If you do not know what I am on about leave it alone

[chrisjones]

Condescending much!?

no just being honest. You said and I quote

Ive never overclocked this system before, in fact I've not over clocked anything since back in the early Pentium days through bios

so I assume that you know how to overclock using bios settings so I give instructions on how to overclock using bios settings

You then post and appear to not have a clue what I am on about so the safest thing for you is leave it alone.

If you had experience of overclocking you would have known some of what I was saying you didnt even know I was answering your question.

[chrisjones]

Forget about it, I'm not fueling one of your never ending ego trips...

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