Hi guys. I have a CPU upgrade question. Here in the office, an employee has a Compaq Presario SR1522X Desktop PC. This PC uses a Pentium 4 516 (P) 2.93 GHz CPU, on an ASUS PTGD-LA motherboard.
Compaq Presario SR1522X Specs:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00411254&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=501581
ASUS PTGD-LA motherboard Specs:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00361570&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=501581
While I understand that the PC itself should probably be replaced, I'd like to know if a CPU upgrade would provide a needed performance boost. This PC is somewhat unique in the office, as it alone uses some specific software and programs , and the user doesn't want to relocate them to a new PC. None of the programs are all that demanding, but a boost in performance would help a great deal. At any rate, I believe the PC uses an ATX-300w PSU, which would likely factor in what components are chosen for upgrades. The mobo claims to support up to a 3.4 ghz processor. What CPU would you recommend, if any at all? Thanks in advance.
Maybe an Intel E5300, E5400? Or would a bump up to an E6xxx series CPU be a better bang for the buck?
Also, should I upgrade the PSU? If so, any recommendations? Thanks again.
Compaq Presario SR1522X Specs:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00411254&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=501581
ASUS PTGD-LA motherboard Specs:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00361570&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&lang=en&product=501581
While I understand that the PC itself should probably be replaced, I'd like to know if a CPU upgrade would provide a needed performance boost. This PC is somewhat unique in the office, as it alone uses some specific software and programs , and the user doesn't want to relocate them to a new PC. None of the programs are all that demanding, but a boost in performance would help a great deal. At any rate, I believe the PC uses an ATX-300w PSU, which would likely factor in what components are chosen for upgrades. The mobo claims to support up to a 3.4 ghz processor. What CPU would you recommend, if any at all? Thanks in advance.
Maybe an Intel E5300, E5400? Or would a bump up to an E6xxx series CPU be a better bang for the buck?
Also, should I upgrade the PSU? If so, any recommendations? Thanks again.