Should I/Can I upgrade my CPU?

[Joshua_183]

CPU
Intel Pentium 4 520
Cores 1
Threads 2
Name Intel Pentium 4 520
Code Name Prescott
Package Socket 775 LGA
Technology 90nm
Specification Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.80GHz
Family F
Extended Family F
Model 4
Extended Model 4
Stepping 1
Revision E0
Instructions MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, NX
Virtualization Not supported
Hyperthreading Not supported
Fan Speed 4659 RPM
Bus Speed 200.0 MHz
Rated Bus Speed 800.1 MHz
Stock Core Speed 2800 MHz
Stock Bus Speed 200 MHz
Caches
L1 Data Cache Size 16 KBytes
L1 trace cache 12 Kµops
L2 Unified Cache Size 1024 KBytes
Cores
Core Speed Multiplier Bus Speed Rated Bus Speed Threads
Core 0 2800.3 MHz x 14.0 200.0 MHz 800.1 MHz APIC ID: 0, 1

Motherboard
Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Model Grouper (CPU 1)
Version 1.xx
Chipset Vendor Intel
Chipset Model i915P/i915G
Chipset Revision B1
Southbridge Vendor Intel
Southbridge Model 82801FB (ICH6)
Southbridge Revision 03
System Temperature 60 °C
BIOS
Brand American Megatrends Inc.
Version 3.10

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

The Pentium 4 is the best CPU for the i915P/G chipset. If you are bored and want something to do with that computer, you could get a Pentium 4 670 3.8GHz for less than $20 on Ebay, but it's still just a Pentium 4. I don't think you would see much of a difference.

Depending on what you are dong with this computer, I would say you should not upgrade your CPU unless you upgrade to a whole new system.

 

[Joshua_183]

The Pentium 4 is the best CPU for the i915P/G chipset. If you are bored and want something to do with that computer, you could get a Pentium 4 670 3.8GHz for less than $20 on Ebay, but it's still just a Pentium 4. I don't think you would see much of a difference.

Depending on what you are dong with this computer, I would say you should not upgrade your CPU unless you upgrade to a whole new system.

I am new here and wanted to say...I'm Amazed! VERY quick and Awesome response! Thank you for the detailed help...
Ok...yes, I was just bored and wanted to see if something like a chip could show good upgrade. No major problems with this old PCU so I will buy a whole new system if I need more than I have now...I just love the old style towers that I can build on and play with. Any new systems you would recommend? I don't like the all in one systems but hey...I'm open to try new things hehehe...Thank You Again!!!

 

[MrN1ce9uy]

I recommend building your own system. It's not too difficult. What you plan to do with the system and your budget depend on what hardware recommendations I would have.

 

[mjslakeridge]

The Pentium 4 670 was first released in 2005, so is very old technology. Too bad that LGA 755 board doesn't support the Core2 Duo CPUs, as I swapped out a Pentium D for a Core2 Duo (don't remember the exact one), and performance increased significantly (Pro Tools Audio recording rig). That rig has been retired for quite a few years now.

http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Pentium_4/670.html

 

[Joshua_183]

I recommend building your own system. It's not too difficult. What you plan to do with the system and your budget depend on what hardware recommendations I would have.

Agreed! I am currently building one now...love it!