How to Upgrade Your Processor

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How to Upgrade Your Processor

What processors offer a significant bang for the buck, breathing life into older systems? When is it worth it to upgrade a CPU versus buying a new system? What other component upgrades might complement a processor upgrade? Be sure to include specific product and buying advice in your comments.

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by Gr8ful

Sep 27 '00

Upgrading a Processor
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by nad_masters

Aug 30 '01

My CPU choice for the 440BX chipset (an upgrade guide)
Put life back into your 440BX. This is how I put my old trusty Asus P2B-LS v1.02 (older version, too!) motherboard.... read full review

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by Destinys-Child

Dec 29 '00

Upgrading Your CPU - New Life to Old PCs
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by stevelarrison

Oct 02 '00

Not only how to upgrade your processor, but also, should you upgrade your processor?
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by cptsulu

Mar 22 '01

Just Slide IT In... Oh Yeah...
Your complete guide to remove an old and insert a new processor!... read full review

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by kfree

Oct 16 '00

How To Make Your PC Faster Without Purchasing a New Processor
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by Sunliner

Oct 26 '00

Does Your PC Lack That "Certain Something?"
Adding memory isn't a "cure-all," but pc's generally run better with more of it, and it's an easy item to install.... read full review

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by maxxmax

Dec 23 '00

Wanna upgrade? Here's how.
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by MichaelHatton

Jan 05 '01

Simple & Easy with Great Results!
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by kschang

Dec 18 '00

Upgrade guide to CPU's, what you got to what you can get
First, find out what you have, then look here for your different options. Remember, knowledge is power. ... read full review

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by seacow

Jul 13 '01

How much can you handle?
It all comes back to what you need. ... read full review

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by speedskater2

Sep 27 '00

How to Install a Socket 7 Processor
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by Presario

Oct 06 '00

Pentium II upgrade that works wonders.
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by asp9185

Dec 03 '00

New Life for Older PCs
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by vpepe

Nov 16 '00

How Much Speed Do I Need?
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