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| mozzer:
I was given a computer today, pentium 3, 500 mhz, 320 ram, not sure of the hd size. My question is, is it possible to upgrade just the processor? I've seen 1ghz chips on ebay. If it is possible, how difficult is the switch? I'm starting up my second cab, and wanted to throw it inside. Obviously my knowledge on actually computers is limited and would appreciate any help. |
| walls83:
you have to upgrade the processor and the motherboard at the same time. |
| paigeoliver:
that upgrade is pretty much like buying a whole new computer, and it is going to make little difference when it comes to Mame. Install Mame .55 as that processor you have will run every game supported by that version full speed (there hasn't been much good added since then anyway, and a newer version is going to bog down plenty of games that ran fine under .55). |
| SirPeale:
--- Quote from: walls83 on June 27, 2004, 07:03:21 pm ---you have to upgrade the processor and the motherboard at the same time. --- End quote --- Not necessarily; it depends on the motherboard. What kind of motherboard is it? |
| walls83:
I was saying that because it sounds like its an old computer. but peale is right you might not have to. |
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