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Compaq 7462
Name: Jesse Date: May 27, 2003 at 08:33:57 Pacific OS: Win 98 CPU/Ram: 500 mhz K6-2
Comment:
I have a compaq 7462 and I want to upgrade the processor. I do have an XP machine, but I want to use this as a second computer. The compaq has no processor right now, but it did have an AMD K6-2 500MHz in it. Could I get a faster processor, like a thunderbird? What would it be able to support? Thanks.
Name: Dave02 Date: May 27, 2003 at 08:42:48 Pacific
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Q: What do I need to know about upgrading an older socket 7 system?
A: Due to compatibility issues that are often encountered with new processors in older systems, the most effective upgrade solution consists of the AMD-K6 processor with an AMD recommended motherboard. By replacing the motherboard, you will avoid the numerous BIOS and voltage issues common to other types of processor upgrades. AMD strongly recommends selecting a motherboard from the recommended list in order to ensure proper motherboard support for the AMD-K6 processor. Details on each motherboard, including processor setup information, are included for each board on the recommended list.
With a SS7 MoBo you are stuck with the AMD K6 max 550mhz overclock poss 600mhz. These were discontinued some 3 years ago and no the later SocketA (Thunderbird etcetcetc)will not fit, totally different. Buy a MoBo and CPU if the case is standard ATX or scour eBay for a second-user CPU.
Have you looked thru Compaq support at www.hp.com??
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