[Resolved] Processor Upgrade

you didn't REALLY give any reasons for your question,
..is it an upgrade just for the sake of the 'upgrade'?,
..HOW/WHAT do you use your present system for?,
..are you trying to use software or do something your present system can't handle?,
..how much do you want to SPEND?,
..how FAR do you want to go?,
..is it just a query for opinions?,

there are any number of WAYS to 'upgrade',
so you really first have to ask yourself some important questions,
if you're just reading the NUMBERS of the new stuff compared to your present system, IMHO, you're going to be awfully disappointed,
[and yes, bigger numbers ARE better, BBUUTT],
it also depends upon the purpose of applications used,

probably do some CLEAN-UP, TUNE-UP, TWEAKING,
on yor present system and be suprised at just how fast it USED to run and how fast it COULD run now,

and for anyone to even 'think' of xp, well, we each have our own opinions,

anyway, let me know, whatever, i'm interested in what you figue,

hope this helped,
have a good day,
daniel_b23804
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1. I don't recommend upgrading at all. You're only upgrading to be able to use Windows XP. It's a waste of money. If you were upgrading because your computer is slow, etc., that's fine. But upgrading just to use XP, that's a waste of money.

2. If you're going to upgrade, then consider this carefully. And since you're going to be changing the motherboard, you have unlimited options now. Like, you can get yourself a P4, faster RAM, like PC2100, etc. Not just the cheapest crap. I'm talking from my own experience. If you were to purchase a Duron, and PC100, it's basically the same thing. You're not really improving much. It's just a waste of money. That's why if you're GOING TO spend money, get something better. Even PC 133 isn't much better than PC100. Since you're going to be changing the motherboard, you can do this. If you were not going to change the motherboard, then you would be limited by what the motherboard can handle.

3. If you're going to be putting in a slow processor, like 1Ghz, ask the dealer if you can put in your OLD RAM. This way you won't be wasting money. You'll only be saving $50, but still money.

4. Before he does anything, ask him how much everything will cost. How much will labor cost and how much will each part cost, so you don't get screwed. Then check the parts' prices on the net. So you know how much they really cost. I like newegg.com, they're the cheapest, I think. Tell him to buy there or at tigerdirect.com, so he doesn't waste money either, maybe he'll give you a lower price. I have a friend (dumb [email protected]#ker) who paid someone $350 ($350!) to put in an AMD Athlon 1800 (1.47 Ghz) and replace the case (case is worth no more than $50), some cheap case. I think he got ripped off. I told him, why de [email protected] didn't you ask me for advice, or to do it, I would have done it for free. Blyat'!

5. Think about doing everything yourself, an option? You could buy a "bare bone kit" from Tigerdirect.com, which includes the mobo, RAM, Case, etc. And all you'd have to add is the Hard Drive, CD-ROMs, Processor, etc. This way you'd have exactly what you want, you would save a ton of money, and plenty of experience.