Upgrading a CPU

[sheriff12]

I have an emachines ET1831-05 computer. Can I upgrade the Intel Celeron 450 to an Intel Pentium 4 if I add a cooling fan? Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[blue17echo]

You may actually be able to go to a core 2 duo. You can pick up a core 2 duo for around 20 bucks if you poke around.

The concern would indeed be cooling. You should be able to fit most any aftermarket cooler on there. Another concern would be that the motherboard will not handle the jump from a 35w to 65w chip.

On the other hand, we're talking about 6 year old chips here. It might be time to consider an upgrade.

 

[blue17echo]

Incidentally, if you're asking specifically about P4's, you might have a rough time. P4s are even more high wattage than the core 2 duo chips. However, the late gen p4s should fit onto your motherboard.

 

[sheriff12]

You may actually be able to go to a core 2 duo. You can pick up a core 2 duo for around 20 bucks if you poke around.

The concern would indeed be cooling. You should be able to fit most any aftermarket cooler on there. Another concern would be that the motherboard will not handle the jump from a 35w to 65w chip.

On the other hand, we're talking about 6 year old chips here. It might be time to consider an upgrade.

 

[sheriff12]

It looks like I'm going to go with an E6600 Dual core. I will be adding a fan. Thanks for your input!

 

[blue17echo]

good luck!