Should i buy an open box processor from new egg?
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I would suggest buying retail.\nOpen box has little to no warranty.\nOEM has like a month.\nRetail probably has a full year.\n\nWhether it works or it doesn't isnt as important as the warranty to be able to replace it if necessary.
19612
Check this faq: http://www.newegg.com/CustomerService/FAQDetail.asp?Module=4
893345
no more! it was considered good before the new Core 2 Duo was released. in place of a Pentium D 930 you can get a Core 2 Duo E6300 for only a few bucks more. it will beat the D 930 even though it's slower clocked.
190716
Being a laptop the answer is "no". In general laptop processors are not upgradable. If they are it's usually cost prohibitive.
1181951
no, u r in dire need of up grading. no it is honestly less to buy a new 'puter than 2 upgrade. your video card is good, its what ive got but your total mem sux. plus get 512 ram and a 1 gig slave drive. ooh im still impressed with mine and it was only  $350 new. from wally-world, i mean wal- mar, u know.
952655
If you have got tht very recently and still can return it. Do it now and go for Intel 965 or Dual Core Processor.\nAtleast your pc will not be outdated for couple of years. You'll get satisfactory results from them 2.
838769
Although Intel tells you that it's all about the GHz, that's crap.  The TRUE methods of determining how quickly a system will run is by the Front Side Bus (FSB) and RAM Bus speed.\n\nYou can have a system with a 3.8GHz processor, but if the FSB is only 400MHz, then it's only going to talk to the rest of your system at 400MHz.  The fastest commercially available FSB right now is 1066MHz.  Same thing applies to your RAM Bus.  If your RAM Bus only runs at 400MHz, then that's all you are ever going to get out of it.  Sorry.\n\nWhen you are ready to buy a new system, go to www.stupidcheapcomputers.net.  I buy all of my stuff from them, and everything is Vista ready.\n\nMicrosoft is about to release its latest operating system, Vista, in January.  It’s going to make all of these “bargain” computers nothing but JUNK as soon as it’s released.  The reason that you are seeing so many cheap systems on the market right now is because a lot of them CAN’T RUN Vista and the merchants are trying to dump them as hard and fast as they can before Vista shows up and everyone learns what a piece of crap they were sold for $500 (or whatever).\n\nAnyway, I bought a complete, new system from stupidcheapcomputers.net with a warranty for LESS than it would cost me to build it myself or order a custom one from the manufacturer.  You can use my frequent buyer code: ATX926.  That will get an additional 10% discount at checkout.\n\nI have NEVER had any problems with anything that they have sold me and their customer service is outstanding.  Those guys blow my mind.\n\nGood luck!
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They would have to have the same socket design, but if so, then yes.\n\nWhen you are ready to buy a new system, go to www.stupidcheapcomputers.net.  I buy all of my stuff from them, and everything is Vista ready.\n\nMicrosoft is about to release its latest operating system, Vista, in January.  It’s going to make all of these “bargain” computers nothing but JUNK as soon as it’s released.  The reason that you are seeing so many cheap systems on the market right now is because a lot of them CAN’T RUN Vista and the merchants are trying to dump them as hard and fast as they can before Vista shows up and everyone learns what a piece of crap they were sold for $500 (or whatever).\n\nAnyway, I bought a complete, new system from stupidcheapcomputers.net with a warranty for LESS than it would cost me to build it myself or order a custom one from the manufacturer.  You can use my frequent buyer code: ATX926.  That will get an additional 10% discount at checkout.\n\nI have NEVER had any problems with anything that they have sold me and their customer service is outstanding.  Those guys blow my mind.\n\nGood luck!
554857
thats a very ambitious project! even for a simple CPU. I cant really help design one, but the manufacturers usually can sell you the rights to use one they have had done. they arent cheap, but if you use it in volume it "may" be worth it. if its just for a learning experience, "Good Luck"!
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According to the EpoX website, the list is here\nftp://ftp.epox.com/downloads/FAQ/CPU%20approval%20list-INTEL-Aug04.pdf\nAs cheap as new PCs are, it might be more cost effective to just get a newer machine.\nIt lookslike Yahoo can't wrap the url, so you may have to cut paste these two together.\nftp://ftp.epox.com/downloads/FAQ/CPU\n%20approval%20list-INTEL-Aug04.pdf
724627
don't know if this is the latest but it's pretty new.\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817153038
448478
the upgrade will be determined by the motherboard so you will have to research the manufactures website physically a P2 and P3 are the same until you get to the flipchip  socket 370, most of the old computer motherboards required jumpers to set the speed, personaly the gain will be marginal if you want a real boost get a new motherboard processor combo but price wise you would be better buying a new computer as you probably have windows 95 or 98 and just the operating system will cost close to $100 for XP. If you are on a budget check ebay for a nice P4 system that has a slower processor you should be able to buy something much quicker for $200
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Sandra lite tells you a ton about hardware and does benchmarks too, its free also.\nhttp://www.download.com/SANDRA-Lite/3000-2086_4-10451861.html?tag=lst-0-1
1179382
nope, if u lookin 4 a decent new one\n\na celeron m should start 32,000/- if u planning 4 office use\n- no good 4 home use\n\nelse, try u'r luck at a 2nd hand one @ ebay
830267
Absolutely, it is a very good processor, and most importantly it is affordable.  For the stuff you have described it will be just fine.  The Core 2 Duos are better, but more expensive as well.  The Core Duos are pretty much the same, and a little bit more pricy, so I would recommend the Turion to you if you are on a budget.
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You can find one here for $89.95 they also sell X2 CPUS:\n\nhttp://gamegiants.net/product_info.php?products_id=479\n\nHere is the info at biostar:\n\nhttp://www.biostar-usa.com/mbdetails.asp?model=tforce4+u
1025280
With as cheap as components are, it's easier just to build a new machine.  If you are not sure how, there are many articles on the internet and it is quite easy for anyone.  It would probably be a cheaper to build a new machine to your own specs then to upgrade out of date components.  Typically the performance upgrade you would get would not be worth the money spent.  Check out www.newegg.com for components.  I build high end gaming and server platforms form medium sized enterprises and have used newegg on many occasions.