help with a processor ? Intel Solano i815E

[dibbers]

Hi,

I have a really old machine that i use for the odd bit of modding now and then, really, really old it is, trying to find out if I can put a little bit of a faster CPU in it?

Now don't laugh as it's way out dated. (but does the job for what I need)

so here are the specs.

Computer Type ACPI Uniprocessor PC
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
OS Service Pack Service Pack 3

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Pentium IIIE, 1000 MHz (7.5 x 133)
Motherboard Name Compaq Deskpro
Motherboard Chipset Intel Solano i815E
System Memory 384 MB (SDRAM)


CPU Properties:
CPU Type Intel Pentium IIIE, 1000 MHz (7.5 x 133)
CPU Alias Coppermine
CPU Stepping cD0
Instruction Set x86, MMX, SSE
Original Clock 1000 MHz
L1 Code Cache 16 KB
L1 Data Cache 16 KB
L2 Cache 256 KB (On-Die, ATC, Full-Speed)


CPU Physical Info:
Package Type 370 Pin FC-PGA
Package Size 4.95 cm x 4.95 cm
Transistors 28.1 million
Process Technology 6M, 0.18 um, CMOS
Die Size 95 mm2
Core Voltage 1.75 V
I/O Voltage 3.3 V
Typical Power 11 - 25 W (depending on clock speed)
Maximum Power 16.0 - 37.5 W (depending on clock speed)


CPU Manufacturer:
Company Name Intel Corporation

Any ideas on a CPU list?

thanks

 

[oneman]

do you have the PC model number, they should have a list of compatible CPU on the compaq (now owned by HP) BIOS page.

 

[dibbers]

Thanks bud, I'll have a look for it when I get home and see what's what.....

 

[little_pob]

Assuming the FC-PGA statement and wikipedia are accurate, you've one of the faster Coppermine PIII CPUs.

It's possible there is a BIOS update that will allow you to fit a Tualatin PIII. But, as oneman said, you'll have to check the vendor website.

If you can't upgrade to Tualatin, you're unlikely to see any benifit from an upgrading to the 1100 or 1133MHz versions of the Coppermine PIII, and I'd recommend leaving it.

 

[nara]

Can you slam in more RAM? Sometimes more useful than a faster processor.

 

[dibbers]

it can only take max of 512 meg...lol