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Computer Question - Can I Do This?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Samurai Jack, May 7, 2008.

  1. Samurai Jack

    Samurai Jack Member

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    I have a old computer, Compaq Presario Mod. 5003US,
    With Pentium III Processor 933 mhz.

    Can I swap out the processor with a Pentium 4 2.67mhz

    Thanks in advance guys.

    Jack
     
    #1 Samurai Jack, May 7, 2008
  2. rhadamanthus

    rhadamanthus Member

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    no, you cannot.
     
    #2 rhadamanthus, May 7, 2008
  3. lpbman

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    The simple way to say it is no.
     
    #3 lpbman, May 7, 2008
  4. bladeage

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    Even if you could, why would you want to?
     
    #4 bladeage, May 7, 2008
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    Not unless you swap your motherboard as well. :D
     
    #5 pirc1, May 7, 2008
  6. Jeremiah

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    It would be like trying to put a vette engine in a prius.
     
    #6 Jeremiah, May 7, 2008
  7. Samurai Jack

    Samurai Jack Member

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    Well, that was easy.

    Thanks,

    Anybody want a Dell Dimension 2400 that may have a bad mother board. :)
     
    #7 Samurai Jack, May 7, 2008
  8. lpbman

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    I'm guessing he's looking for a cheap upgrade. Likely, the only parts in the computer with any possible value are the hard drives and maybe a CD burner. (which are likely slow as heck by todays standards)

    She's ready for the bone yard.
     
    #8 lpbman, May 7, 2008
  9. SwoLy-D

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    I know the sockets are different... I think?

    Check THIS OUT: http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/ (has photos)
    Ummm... why couldn't I do that? :(

    I kid.

    Really, Samurai Jack? What's wrong with it, or do you have an idea what it will take to revive it? :)
     
    #9 SwoLy-D, May 7, 2008
  10. Samurai Jack

    Samurai Jack Member

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    Please...............just humor me :)

    I just got my hands on the Dell Dimension 2400 for nothing, Just wondered if I could.
     
    #10 Samurai Jack, May 7, 2008
  11. Samurai Jack

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    I Dont think it's the power supply, I do see a green light on the Motherboard, but nothing else, no fans, nothing.
     
    #11 Samurai Jack, May 7, 2008
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  12. Ron from the G

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    If you want to make an old machine useful for normal every day task (internet, email, word processing) through Ubuntu on it. Ubuntu isn't the hog that XP is and can give life to your old machines.
     
    #12 Ron from the G, May 7, 2008
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