Can gateway e4300 series processor be upgraded to a dual core

[Enoch France]

Hello, i cant play assassins creed on my gateway e4300 series cos the game doesn't support Pentium IV processors can i upgrade the processor to a Pentium Dual Core or higher

 

[tlmck]

Unfortunately no. You have an older 915g chipset on the motherboard and almost the most powerful processor in that processor family. And unless you have added a graphics card, your integrated Intel video will not be enough either.

The good news is that Gateways are upgradeable unlike some other brands. One of the least expensive and meaningful upgrades I can think of would be the following component. Note: I am using Newegg site for reference as I do not know what your shopping options are. If you cannot buy from Newegg, you can still get part numbers and other useful info from it.

Processor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116399
Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241
Video card - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150543

It will still not be a powerful gaming system by today's standard, but it will be way beyond what you have now. You really need a better video card than I have listed, but that is about all your older 300w power supply can handle. Any higher and you would need a new power supply which would be around $50 more for a good quality one.