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Re: Question: Processor Upgrades
#1 · May 20, 2000, 11:02 am
Posted by: paul <paul@...>
> I have a question about processor upgrades. I am using a P5-120XL with
> 80 Meg memory. I am thinking of "upgrading" the processor. Since
> loading Win98SE I have noticed a definite lack of performance
> compounded even more with my upgrade to Quicken 2000. I am not quite
> ready, willing, able, or at an attitude where I wish to purchase a new
> PC just yet. Also, by upgrading the processor I can continue to use my
> existing memory. Whereas if I purchase a new motherboard I would also
> need memory.
> 80 Meg memory. I am thinking of "upgrading" the processor. Since
> loading Win98SE I have noticed a definite lack of performance
> compounded even more with my upgrade to Quicken 2000. I am not quite
> ready, willing, able, or at an attitude where I wish to purchase a new
> PC just yet. Also, by upgrading the processor I can continue to use my
> existing memory. Whereas if I purchase a new motherboard I would also
> need memory.
This is not a direct answer to your question, as I have no experience with
processor upgrades.
But when I upgraded my system, I bought a processor/MB/memory combo at
http://www.motherboardexpress.com/combos/index.cfm , and I couldn't be
much happier. AMD 400, a Tyan MB that I really admire, and 64M of SDRAM
cost me about $250.
I offer that just so that you know all your alternatives. 🙂
Best wishes,
Paul