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I upgraded to WinXp on my old Compaq Deskpro 4000 which was 98. My ram is also upgraded to 512 but my processor is still an old Intel Pentium 233 MHz. I need 300 MHz to upgrade my dial up ISP to Verizon highspeed. Can anyone tell me which is the best processor to buy to upgrade? I know I'm using an obsolete model but I'm sure there's something still on the market. Thanx!
Get an AMD K6-2/333 processor. Check ebay.
Compaq Presario SR1720NX Desktop Computer
AT&T SBC Yahoo DSL Home
Linksys Router/2 computers
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ya know, come to think AT&T Yahoo gave me the 300 Mhz processor deal when I used the CD to install DSL. Turns out I did not have to install the CD on my 200 Mhz Pentium system. I hooked up the modem to my ethernet port, changed internet explorer to "never dial a connection" and went to 192.168.0.1 and got the modem page. Then I called AT&T (SBC at the time) and they told me how to access a webpage where I could create my account. Once the account was created I could surf the web on DSL using my 200 Mhz processor. I now have a newer computer but still use my old computer which is connected to my new router.
Compaq Presario SR1720NX Desktop Computer
AT&T SBC Yahoo DSL Home
Linksys Router/2 computers
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You can't just throw any old CPU into your Compaq without 1st checking what is supported by your motherboard. The socket-7 Pentium 233MHz runs at 2.8v...most K6-2's run at 2.2v-2.4v. If you attempt to run a K6-2 at 2.8v, you'll fry it.
However, if your board supports voltage AND multiplier adjustments (possibly thru jumpers on the board), you *should* be able to run a K6-2/400MHz CPU by setting the multiplier to 2x. The K6-2 interprets the 2x setting as 6x, so the CPU would run at 6 x 66.66MHz...in other words, 400MHz.
EDIT: unless your CPU is a slot-1 Pentium 2 & not a socket-7 Pentium 1? Then you will have no choice but to get another P2.
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The 300mhz deal is bull. I used a 200mhz pentium pro as an ICS server with Verizons FIOS service. Just tell them you will install the software yourself if the tech gives you any excuses.
Is your system a PII 233? or a 233MMX PI? There are both PI and PII deskpro 4000's
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"It says - Intel Pentium MMX Processor
233 MHz"Yes, but is it a Pentium I or Pentium II?
You don't know your own system specs? Try right clicking on "my computer", then click "properties"...what CPU is listed under "Computer:"?
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I did just that and wrote down exactly what it says above under General - Computer. I'm guessing because the copyright year on the front of the intel pentium I have says '92'93 it's Pentium 1.
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I made a mistake. It's not copyrighted '92'93. I just removed it to write down specifically what it says on the processor: (it's a Socket 7)
front:
intel pentium
w/MMX techback:
FV80503233
SL27S/2.8V
MALAY
L8062355-1057
M C '92 '95It says nothing about it being pentium I or pentium II. I even ran Everest and it said the exact same thing not mentioning anything about P I or P II.
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FINALLY!!! After punching in number after number on Compaq.com I FOUND MY MODEL. It's a Deskpro 4000 5233MMX (not 4000N or 4000S 5233MMX which were the other two model) Hopefully this will help determine if I can change the processor or not or at least change the settings for the AMD K6-2 333 if I can use it. Thanx! I appreciate the help.
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