Upgrade processor

I would like to buy the fastest chip available for my motherboard.

I do not know how to identify what socket type or other info I need to determine what is the maximum-speed processor will work with my motherboard?

Thanks

 

Well, for one download Everest Home Edition here: http://www.lavalys.com/products/overview.php?pid=1&lang=en - install and run it, goto Motherboard > CPU and then Motherboard > Motherboard and see what the current CPU is and see what socket it is using under the Motherboard listing, or it'd be helpful to goto Start > Settings > Control Panel > System and see what kind of CPU you're running right now, also make and model of your PC, etc will help greatly, also note that a fast CPU will only go as fast as the throughput of your harddrive and RAM, and while the thought of a CPU upgrade may seem like its the best, you may very well be better off with a memory and hard disk upgrade, also, if your PC is older than 3-4 years old the chance of finding a upgrade processor that'll work are slim.

 

Here is my info via Everest -- FYI, I purchased more RAM and a 60 gb harddrive recently, so I was hoping to buy a better chip:

Field Value
CPU Properties
CPU Type AMD Athlon, 600 MHz (6 x 100)
CPU Alias Pluto, K75
CPU Stepping A1
Instruction Set x86, MMX, 3DNow!
L1 Code Cache 64 KB
L1 Data Cache 64 KB
L2 Cache 512 KB (Built-In, Half-Speed)

CPU Physical Info
Package Type 242 Contact Slot A Cartridge
Package Size 13.99 cm x 6.27 cm x 1.64 cm
Transistors 22 million
Process Technology 6Mi, 0.18 um, CMOS
Die Size 102 mm2
Core Voltage 1.6 V / 1.7 V
I/O Voltage 1.6 V
Typical Power 28 - 60 W (depending on clock speed)
Maximum Power 31 - 65 W (depending on clock speed)

CPU Manufacturer
Company Name Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Product Information http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118,00.html

CPU Utilization
CPU #1 4 %

I do not see my socket type in this list...

Thanks

 

More info:

Field Value
Motherboard Properties
Motherboard ID <DMI>
Motherboard Name Compaq Compaq PC

Front Side Bus Properties
Bus Type DEC Alpha EV6
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock 200 MHz
Bandwidth 1600 MB/s

Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type SDR SDRAM
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz
Effective Clock 100 MHz
Bandwidth 800 MB/s

Chipset Bus Properties
Bus Type PCI
Bus Width 32-bit
Real Clock 33 MHz
Effective Clock 33 MHz
Bandwidth 133 MB/s

Motherboard Manufacturer
Company Name Hewlett-Packard Company
Product Information http://www.compaq.com
BIOS Download http://support.hp.com

 

It is possible that the best way is to go is with a new processor motherboard combo. Some combos are pretty reasonable check some out here

 

Can anyone tell me my socket type from the above - I have an AMD K600 and want to consider buying a new chip.

 

Thanks Ron. What is the best chip I can upgrade to with that motherboard and slot?