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is this an upgrade?

Original Message
Name: drummerboy627
Date: August 24, 2006 at 18:37:49 Pacific
Subject: is this an upgrade?
OS: XP Pro SP2
CPU/Ram: 2.53 P4 / 512mb
Model/Manufacturer: custom build
Comment:

I'm looking to upgrade my processor but at the moment I don't have too much money at my disposal. I currently have a P4 Northwood 2.53ghz Socket 478 processor. I am thinking of getting a 3.06ghz Prescott Celeron processor.

Would doing a cheap upgrade like this get me any performance gains or should I just wait until I can afford a better upgrade?


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Response Number 1
Name: jam
Date: August 24, 2006 at 19:04:40 Pacific
Subject: is this an upgrade?
Reply: (edit)

List the make/model of your board, what speed RAM you have, video card, power supply, etc...and what the reason is for the upgrade. You could definitely benefit from more RAM


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Response Number 2
Name: 02coled
Date: August 25, 2006 at 04:34:17 Pacific
Subject: is this an upgrade?
Reply: (edit)

hello
whey not get the pentium 4 3ghz its only going to be like £10-20 more exspenisive. on ebay a celeron d 2.93ghz seels for £45 buy it now and bidding for a pentium 4 3ghz is around £50 and u will get alot more speed advantage from a faster pentium 4 for than a CELERON. Also yeh ram would be cheaper option and a more ideal upgrade.
hope this helps
Damian

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