Went into BIOS and didn't see any way to modify CPU speed setting. This is a Compaq/HP 515 EVO with a 2.66 ghz nor do I seeanything about System PCI Frequency.
you should see something that says like
front side bus
multiplier
etc...
you have set it to manual to change it but u might wanna wait for a better answer >_>
I have an HP Pavillion 510n with a 1.6 ghx celeron. I went into the BIOS and the clock speed doesn't appear to be modifyable. I'd like to try it. DO I need to disable something for this to have variable values?
They are 'protecting' you from yourself.
The OEM bios does not have user accessable settings for speeds.
You have two choices:
1. If you are staisfied with everything else about the machine and just want to play some, look at replacing the mobo only. Look for one htat will use your cpu, memory and video card.
2. Leave the box as is, and set out to build a play machine. Look in the Deal Depot for used parts, go to the Newegg referb page, and places like that. You would be surprised how good of a computer you can build for $500.
Thanks to everyone who responded here. It works just fine and I really don't need any changes. I just double the memory and it's about as fast as I need. the PC is 2 years old and I only paid $600 for it new. GOt the memory on ebay for half of what anyone else was offering.
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front side bus
multiplier
etc...
you have set it to manual to change it but u might wanna wait for a better answer >_>
The OEM bios does not have user accessable settings for speeds.
You have two choices:
1. If you are staisfied with everything else about the machine and just want to play some, look at replacing the mobo only. Look for one htat will use your cpu, memory and video card.
2. Leave the box as is, and set out to build a play machine. Look in the Deal Depot for used parts, go to the Newegg referb page, and places like that. You would be surprised how good of a computer you can build for $500.