[SOLVED] Small upgrade question

**PaddyN** · 07-24-2008, 06:07 AM

hey!

Erm basically got an old PC, all it is being used for is my girlfriend to run CS:source.

Its got 1.75gb ram, 256mb geforce 6200, and onboard sound, u know like basic!

Thing is i was trying CS:S yesterday..it runs ok, bit laggy tho..im guessing as the processor is 1.3ghz :P

Basically the board is an Asus A7S333 running duron 1300.

If i got a sempron 2800+ 333 FSB processor, will this be drop in and play?
Currently looking on the ebay for cheap working ones, just to up the performance a little

got a new psu in it (coolermaster 600) just to make sure power is sufficient (got many many pci slots used for sata/raid/network/network link to 360.)

Just basically the 1300 > 2800+ or even a 2400+

i know they are budget processors...but im actually on a budget

also quick one...got 1gb of pc2100, 512 on a pc2700 and a 256 on pc2100
best way to mix? i cant buy any more ram..outa cash u see!

Houndog777 · 07-24-2008, 08:04 AM

Hi,
No Semprons are supported I'm afraid.
The best processor you can install is the Athlon XP2600+(266FSB) (Model 8) (Thoroughbred). And you must have at least BIOS version 1004 to run that.
The XP2400 is also a good little worker.

Check the link below for the full CPU Support List.....
http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/c...Language=en-us
From the drop-down boxes choose, Motherboard, then Socket A(426), then A7S333.

For the best way to mix your RAM, download the Manual from the link below. It should include a chart showing you what combinations of memory can be installed.........
http://support.asus.com/download/dow...Language=en-us

**PaddyN** · 07-24-2008, 08:51 AM

great info!

:S well i googled it last night, pcs are being bundled with the sempron and that mobo for like £45..so i guessed they would work..

I used to have a XP2000+ which was cack..was like 1.67ghz..i really aim for 2ghz+
Any one got one goin spare :P

But whats really annoying me, is my laptop could handle it, but graphics card is shot...

Houndog777 · 07-24-2008, 08:59 AM

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_W0QQPr...=&_trksid=m270

**PaddyN** · 07-24-2008, 09:00 AM

AMD Athlon XP 2400 Processor 333Mhz SOCKET A

i see that for sale, thats a 333 fsb cpu, so any strict reason why a sempron wont load in it? its basically an athlon xp +, just renamed

**PaddyN** · 07-24-2008, 09:02 AM

that worth the risk?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMD-ATHLON-XP-...3286.m14.l1318

sorry if that was a double post
another quick q..does it have to be a t.bred core?

the above one may not be..i just need a 2ghz so that i can get tht pc out of the way!

Houndog777 · 07-24-2008, 09:41 AM

It's up to you.
You gotta remember your BIOS has got to recognise the processor. Thats why you sometimes have to update the BIOS for your CPU to work; think you should stick to the ones listed on the CPU Support List.

On that list you will see the name of the processor plus it's core. There are Thortons but your board has to be PCB Ver 1.03
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/AMD...2400DKV3C.html

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/TYPE-Athlon%20XP.html

**PaddyN** · 07-24-2008, 10:00 AM

will check pcb ver when i get home!

**PaddyN** · 07-26-2008, 09:49 AM

just a final update, got the 2400+ i linked to for like £7, updated bios to 006 rather than my current 004

006 supports semprons btw hound..the 2800+ is supported!

but yea thanks for the help..all working out well with 2400+ :)

07-24-2008, 06:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
PaddyN TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 543 OS: XP SP2/Ubuntu/FedoraCore8	[SOLVED] Small upgrade question hey! Erm basically got an old PC, all it is being used for is my girlfriend to run CS:source. Its got 1.75gb ram, 256mb geforce 6200, and onboard sound, u know like basic! Thing is i was trying CS:S yesterday..it runs ok, bit laggy tho..im guessing as the processor is 1.3ghz :P Basically the board is an Asus A7S333 running duron 1300. If i got a sempron 2800+ 333 FSB processor, will this be drop in and play? Currently looking on the ebay for cheap working ones, just to up the performance a little got a new psu in it (coolermaster 600) just to make sure power is sufficient (got many many pci slots used for sata/raid/network/network link to 360.) Just basically the 1300 > 2800+ or even a 2400+ i know they are budget processors...but im actually on a budget also quick one...got 1gb of pc2100, 512 on a pc2700 and a 256 on pc2100 best way to mix? i cant buy any more ram..outa cash u see!

07-24-2008, 08:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Houndog777 Tech Hardware TEam Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,660 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: Small upgrade question Hi, No Semprons are supported I'm afraid. The best processor you can install is the Athlon XP2600+(266FSB) (Model 8) (Thoroughbred). And you must have at least BIOS version 1004 to run that. The XP2400 is also a good little worker. Check the link below for the full CPU Support List..... http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/c...Language=en-us From the drop-down boxes choose, Motherboard, then Socket A(426), then A7S333. For the best way to mix your RAM, download the Manual from the link below. It should include a chart showing you what combinations of memory can be installed......... http://support.asus.com/download/dow...Language=en-us __________________

07-24-2008, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
PaddyN TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 543 OS: XP SP2/Ubuntu/FedoraCore8	Re: Small upgrade question great info! :S well i googled it last night, pcs are being bundled with the sempron and that mobo for like £45..so i guessed they would work.. I used to have a XP2000+ which was cack..was like 1.67ghz..i really aim for 2ghz+ Any one got one goin spare :P But whats really annoying me, is my laptop could handle it, but graphics card is shot...

07-24-2008, 08:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Houndog777 Tech Hardware TEam Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,660 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: Small upgrade question http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_W0QQPr...=&_trksid=m270 __________________

07-24-2008, 09:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
PaddyN TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 543 OS: XP SP2/Ubuntu/FedoraCore8	Re: Small upgrade question AMD Athlon XP 2400 Processor 333Mhz SOCKET A i see that for sale, thats a 333 fsb cpu, so any strict reason why a sempron wont load in it? its basically an athlon xp +, just renamed

07-24-2008, 09:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
PaddyN TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 543 OS: XP SP2/Ubuntu/FedoraCore8	Re: Small upgrade question that worth the risk? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AMD-ATHLON-XP-...3286.m14.l1318 sorry if that was a double post another quick q..does it have to be a t.bred core? the above one may not be..i just need a 2ghz so that i can get tht pc out of the way! Last edited by PaddyN : 07-24-2008 at 09:04 AM.

07-24-2008, 09:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Houndog777 Tech Hardware TEam Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 2,660 OS: XPpro sp3 My System	Re: Small upgrade question It's up to you. You gotta remember your BIOS has got to recognise the processor. Thats why you sometimes have to update the BIOS for your CPU to work; think you should stick to the ones listed on the CPU Support List. On that list you will see the name of the processor plus it's core. There are Thortons but your board has to be PCB Ver 1.03 http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/AMD...2400DKV3C.html http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/TYPE-Athlon%20XP.html __________________

07-24-2008, 10:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
PaddyN TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 543 OS: XP SP2/Ubuntu/FedoraCore8	Re: Small upgrade question will check pcb ver when i get home!

07-26-2008, 09:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
PaddyN TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 543 OS: XP SP2/Ubuntu/FedoraCore8	Re: Small upgrade question just a final update, got the 2400+ i linked to for like £7, updated bios to 006 rather than my current 004 006 supports semprons btw hound..the 2800+ is supported! but yea thanks for the help..all working out well with 2400+ :)