Upgrading my pc...

[Gigadave]

I want to upgrade my pc from an athlon 1.3Ghz chip to an athlon 2.6Ghz chip. The problem is that my machine is a Compaq and I am unable to find out what make & model the motherboard is due to the fact it is well and truly bolted to the case! Am I going to be disappointed or can anyone help me out? The exact model is a presario 5000 series, 5146EA. Cheers all!

[mac309]

To find the specification of you're system try this link. http://wwss1pro.compaq.com/support/parts/hwlookup.
asp It sounds like you may have to replace you're current motherboard if you want to change to that processor due to the FSB speed's are different.

[j2buttonsw]

Agree with mac309. Also, I think some compaqs have odd designed mainboards which are different to mainboards that you buy from, say, PC world so I would check this first. Perverse as it sounds, it may be cheaper to buy a new processor, mainboard and case then rip out the floppy, CD, HDD etc from your old machine.

[Gigadave]

Cheers for your help. I am indeed going the route of dumping my motherboard, and now I just need to find a suitable replacement and I'll be done!