First you need to find the CPU type,speed,socket, FSB and what is the maximum speed that your motherboard support.Download this utility it will give you all the informations. http://www.majorgeeks.com/download181.htIs there any way to change your CPU? How do you do it if you can?yeah just look on your motherboard or in your motherboards book and look for the type of socket u have. to fined this on your motherboard all you have to do is take the cpu out and look on the socket its self( the little square adapter the cpu plugs in to). in the motherboard book it mill be on the page with all the SPEC. then go online and see why cpu's can go in to that type of socket.Is there any way to change your CPU? How do you do it if you can?It's both possible and easy. A better question is %26quot;Is it wise to change your particular cpu?%26quot; The other answers are correct in that it's a motherboard compatability thing.... if you're looking for a relatively simple upgrade, and there are 50% (or greater) faster cpu's both compatable and available for under 100$... go for it! Be sure to clean the heatsink really well, and apply fresh thermal compound. If you have a friend that knows computers, he'll be happy to help you out, and less likely to bend a pin. If you want to do it yourself, you have to remove the heatsink (they are all different). Usually the %26quot;snap%26quot; on. To remove, press down on the lever to unhook. The cpu is then removed by lifting up on the lever next to the cpu socket. Zero force should be required to unseat the cpu itself.
If your motherboard doesn't support significantly faster cpu's and/or those cpu's are expensive (I'd check pricewatch.com), then you're looking at a new motherboard, and maybe new memory too. In that case, you'll (almost certainly) have to re-install Windows too. Based on your current knowlege of computers (no offense, but your's is a VERY basic question), you're probably best off saving for a new system. If your computer is over 3-4 years old, you could see a very nice upgrade in both hardware and software for under $500... with minimal hassle.Is there any way to change your CPU? How do you do it if you can?I did.Changed from windows Me to XP.Got more Memory twice.
