updating processor

blwn71blwn71
edited December 2004 in Hardware
hi all i have a pcv-rx650 sony vaio desktop computer i want to upgrade my processor and need to know how far i can go.i have a 1.6ghz pentium 4 w/400mhz fsb now .does anyone have any ideas on what processors i can go to?????thanks for the help. :confused::confused:

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  • MediaManMediaMan Powered by loose parts.
    edited November 2004
    It's not that easy without a bit of infromation. You'll have to open up the side of the PC and tell us what the model of the motherboard is. I think it will be made by ASUS.

    The model number should be in white letters to the right of the RAM dimms. It may be something like TUSL-LV (Which was the model of the RX450).

    If it has a revision number ...please supply us with that too.
  • blwn71blwn71
    edited November 2004
    :banghead:
    MediaMan wrote:
    It's not that easy without a bit of infromation. You'll have to open up the side of the PC and tell us what the model of the motherboard is. I think it will be made by ASUS.

    The model number should be in white letters to the right of the RAM dimms. It may be something like TUSL-LV (Which was the model of the RX450).

    If it has a revision number ...please supply us with that too.
    sorry bout that its P4B266-LM Thats all I can find :banghead:
  • MediaManMediaMan Powered by loose parts.
    edited November 2004
    I would think this be an ASUS board

    "Socket 478 for FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 (Willamette/Northwood) 1.4GHz to 2.4GHz+"

    Only the "C" series goes to 2.2 GHz. The E, M and SE go to 2.4 GHz.

    More information is here

    http://usa.asus.com/prog/p_search.asp?kp=p4b266&langs=09

    I hope that helps but make sure you have the latest BIOS. I make no guarantees though.
  • MediaManMediaMan Powered by loose parts.
    edited November 2004
    Upon further investigation:

    Asus (ASUSTEK) made this product specifically for SONY. ASUS does not maintain driver and bios updates for motherboards made for system builders like this.

    I have read that it also has a "restricted" bios which has presented problems for those who want to do exactly what you want to do. Restricted means that the BIOS and updates do not have access to as many features as those made and sold directly by the manufacturer. Some features will be disabled.

    I have not found any information that will support what you want to do. I have read that SONY does not encourage processor upgrades. The reason is simple. They don't want you to. They want you to buy a new PC from them rather than just a processor.

    An upgrade may not be possible or it may be troublesome. Sorry. :( I'll see if I can dig up anything else.
  • blwn71blwn71
    edited November 2004
    thanks for the help let me know what u find
  • GrayFoxGrayFox /dev/urandom Member
    edited November 2004
    Should be able to go to 2.5A

    but i dout sonys bios woudl let that

    i woudl play it safe and only go to 2.0A
  • blwn71blwn71
    edited November 2004
    what kind should i use???not to knowlageable on this stuff
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited December 2004
    I would say that this processor, which is a 2.0/400 fsb Northwood P4 should work on that mobo of yours.
  • blwn71blwn71
    edited December 2004
    muddocktor wrote:
    I would say that this processor, which is a 2.0/400 fsb Northwood P4 should work on that mobo of yours.
    ok i'll look into it and thanks for the info.i want to leave this open incase????well you all should know there will always be something come up
  • rachelmcc221rachelmcc221 Northern Ireland
    edited December 2004
    are you people technicians or something because you can talk a language that us people cant even find in a dictionary. :rolleyes::confused:
  • TheBaronTheBaron Austin, TX
    edited December 2004
    you dont have to be a technician to know way more about computer hardware than you should.
    you must have a problem with your flibbertygibbet :ninja:
  • GrayFoxGrayFox /dev/urandom Member
    edited December 2004
    TheBaron wrote:
    you dont have to be a technician to know way more about computer hardware than you should.
    you must have a problem with your flibbertygibbet :ninja:


    I do co-op @ a computer store

    i count as a technition :D .
  • rachelmcc221rachelmcc221 Northern Ireland
    edited December 2004
    GrayFox wrote:
    I do co-op @ a computer store

    i count as a technition :D .
    yes i believe it would be similar (i love using computer myself and study it for my GCSE's but all that u said above still made no sense.

    thanks ne way

    luv rachel :p
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