First question: My wife's company recently gave her a laptop to use. She wants to be able to store her email on the computer rather than on the network (or both, if possible). She's using Microsoft Outlook 2002. What changes need to be made in order for her email to download to her computer (rather than the network) by default? Second question: I'm running a Dell Pentium III 450 mhz machine. I don't exactly edit video or anything like that, but it's really showing it's age. It's slow, and frequently chokes. I don't need a machine that is completely up to date, but I'd like to upgrade this machine (within reason). I'm thinking about changing the CPU and switching to Windows 2000. I should be able to do that for very little money. SiSoftware Sandra tells me that my motherboard is an Intel SE440BX-3. The Pentium III 450 is a Slot1 SECC2 100mhz ( I don't believe they made any other kind at 450mhz). Here's the question: Although it's not exactly recommended by Intel, would an INTEL P3-1GHZ 256KB L2 CACHE SLOT1 SECC2 100MHZ work with that motherboard? Why would Intel not recommend making that change? I'm hoping this will work, because 1ghz machine would be plenty for awhile. Also, any good websites about changine out the CPU, like how to go about changing the voltage, etc?
For Outlook, go to tools/options/mail services Under the mail options heading, check the boxes for enable offline access, and preferably, ...when online, sync all folders upon exit. As for the processor, if Intel doesn't recommend it (sounds like an OEM board), I wouldn't jack with it. Too many relatively cheap, better options out there.
In theory, that processor should work on that mobo. You may need a bios update, but a slot p3 should work. Now, I don't recommend it just because when you're using dell and other prefab computers, they aren't really intended to be upgraded beyond the usual things like more RAM or new hard drives or something like that. However, you could probably do it.
TraJ Just a FYI. I might be wrong but I dont remember the Intel 440bx chipset taking any higher than a 600mhz processor. You might want to double check first to save some headache. I used to work with those boards a while back. Maybe you want to flash the bios, maybe not-depends on your knowledge. A bad flash can be a utter disaster (if you dont know your stuff). Your best bet might be a cheap Athlon XP system.
Has anyone tried upgrading with PowerLeap? I ran across this today when I was searching for information. If I can find enough information on it (that is favorable), I might be willing to try it.
I remember there used to be things like this a number of years ago, but I haven't seen any lately. Intel's overdrive, Evergreen chips or something like that had one. I have no idea how well they work or don't work . . . The only thing about it is that when you upgrade an older CPU, you're only upgrading one part of the computer, so you won't be getting a HUGE speed bump, but it could be somewhat substantial I'm sure.
