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I have a 1999 Compaq Presario 5340 that has an AMD-K6(tm) 3D processor, but I want to install a new, higher speed processor.

What would be my choices??

Thank you to anyone who can assist me!!!!!!

Alan

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Short answer: you can get only a modest, on-board speed bump — the Presario 5340 was built around AMD K6-2-class Socket 7 hardware and Compaq’s service docs list the factory CPU as a 400 MHz K6-2 with official upgrades topping out around a 475 MHz K6-2; the 5300/5340-series system boards use PC100 SDRAM DIMMs and typical max memory for that board family is 384 MB. (manualslib.com)

How to check whether a swap is possible on your exact machine: find the Presario model/service tag on the case, open the chassis and note the system-board assembly PN (the service manual shows which board versions and CPU/FREQ jumper settings correspond to which supported CPUs), then compare that board number and BIOS version against the Compaq/HP service notes before buying any chip. If the board and BIOS list support for the specific K6-2/K6-III speed you want, the swap is primarily a matter of matching socket, FSB and Vcore/jumper settings. (manualslib.com)

Practical cautions and quick tips: a K6-2/III upgrade gives only single-core-era gains — not “modern” performance — so balance the cost of finding a vintage CPU and doing the work against buying a newer used PC. When attempting the swap, refresh thermal paste, verify the power supply and caps visually (bulging/leaking caps are common on older boards), and test with a memory/POST check before reinstalling the OS or investing more. Socket 7 / Super Socket 7 compatibility details for K6-series chips are summarized in existing CPU documentation. (en.wikipedia.org)

Next steps for : if you want a low-cost experiment, hunt for a compatible 475 MHz K6-2 or a supported K6-III, confirm your board assembly/BIO S support first, and back up data before opening the case. If you want a significant, lasting speed improvement, the more practical path is replacing the whole system rather than attempting a deep upgrade to this 1999 platform. (manualslib.com)

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A new motherboard (your 1999 motherboard is not capable of any sensible upgrade).

From that follows a whole choice of bits to stick on. First thing I recommend having been through both processor type is to dump AMD and go Intel.

You then have the choice of dual core or quad core. I suspect you'll go for dual core on a cost effectiveness basis (Core 2 Duo to be precise).

Then there's processor speed. To be somewhat future proof (you can't be, of course), get the highest speed CPU you an afford and choose the motherboard accordingly. I have chosen an nForce motherboard for my recent upgrade; they have the advantage of being nVidia graphics friendly.

This Intel URL provides the CPU choices you have. 4MB cache has performance advantages.

Then there's RAM. 2GB and above is my recommendation. Windows XP will handle 4GB and if you go to XP Pro 64Bit, then 8GB or more is available for you.

Graphics - well nVidia is less trouble and faster than ATI. 512MB RAM is what I use but you should choose the power of the graphics card.

Now await the flood of advice and ignore anyone who seriously contradicts me!

It's Saturday - go buy.

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A new motherboard (your 1999 motherboard is not capable of any sensible upgrade).

a new tower with all new,OS, ram,drives and stuff,might all well get new LCD monitor while you at it !


Now await the flood of advice and ignore anyone who seriously contradicts me!

LOL

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