Who can tell me what the fastest replacement CPU I can install in a Compaq Presario 5000 series, model 5WV251. It currently has a 750Mhz AMD Duron and uses 100Mhz SyncDRAM.
I don't want to have to replace the motherboard, memory or anything else.
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You could try using this program to anylize your system and provide options for upgrade. The Compaq site will require some more searching on my part to see if there is any upgrade info for your exact model. You would have better luck going there yourself and plugging in your serial number for precise info.
http://www.powerleap.com/P
http://www.compaq.com
Is the CPU dead or are you looking to upgrade? If upgrade, I suggest an Athlon (instead of Duron) of the same or only slightly higher speed as long as it is also a 100Mhz system bus (it will be listed as a 200). If you go with a faster Athlon, be sure to buy a new heatsink and fan. Compaq has certainly put in the minimum heatsink possible.
Compaq will never admit the thing is upgradeable, so no one will be able to give you an absolute answer. However, we can give you an educated guess that you should be able to use a regular Athlon Thunderbird as long as it is a 200 bus and fits the socket. The multipliers are locked and part of the chip, not the motherboard.
magarity - seeing as you are skeptical about Compaq - I called them.
They were very helpful. For anyone else that's interested: this machine has an FIC AZ31 motherboard, which accepts up to 1.3Ghz AMD Athlon (socket A) with FSB of 200Mhz. The FSB speed is adjustable using a jumper next to the on board IDE connector.
jlauster - I took a look at http://www.powerleap.com/P
I think I'll keep the points (on behalf of Compaq!).
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John
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magarity, perhaps you would like to explain your comment? Are you offended that I accepted you comment as an answer? As jlauster says 'leads from experts here will help you find the solution to your problems'. I thought your comments were the most helpful in leading to me to the answer I was looking for. I didn't want the points back, I have plenty thanks and hardly every ask questions - so I awarded the points appropriately.
I don't think calling me a jerk and advising people not to help me is very constructive behaviour, especially from someone who has been taking part in ee for the length of time you have.
kpkp... i think magarity's response may have been to the grade you gave him, not the fact that you accepted his answer.
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by: kpkpPosted on 2002-07-03 at 10:10:18ID: 7127561
hm, to takers? So would more points help?