Hi
Recently I was given an old Windows XP computer that I am using to learn about computer hardware. I have also been given a free CPU and I would like to have a go at replacing the CPU but I am unsure if it is compatible with the socket. I have attached a photo of the socket and the original CPU which is Intel Pentium 4 and the new CPU which is an Intel Celeron but not sure exactly what kind.
Here is a link to the
View: https://imgur.com/gallery/4KR2ocj
Can these CPUs be replaced?
Also, if you can identify the exact make of the Celeron, will it improve performance?
As I said I got both of these for free so I am not too worried if there is some risk of it no longer working
Thanks
Recently I was given an old Windows XP computer that I am using to learn about computer hardware. I have also been given a free CPU and I would like to have a go at replacing the CPU but I am unsure if it is compatible with the socket. I have attached a photo of the socket and the original CPU which is Intel Pentium 4 and the new CPU which is an Intel Celeron but not sure exactly what kind.
Here is a link to the
View: https://imgur.com/gallery/4KR2ocj
Can these CPUs be replaced?
Also, if you can identify the exact make of the Celeron, will it improve performance?
As I said I got both of these for free so I am not too worried if there is some risk of it no longer working
Thanks