Upgrading cpu

[mikemar1]

I have a amd xp 2000 cpu and a ECS k7s7ag motherboard. My question is; What processor can I upgrade to without changing the motherboard and would it be worth it to do so? I am not into gaming and usually just use my computer for surfing and downloading. Thanks for any help.

 

[Nitestick]

any athlon XP should be fine. i think the highest athlon xp was 3500+

 

[AZNRockThis]

You can upgrade your processor with any socket A AMD processor like an AMD XP 3200, if all you do is surf and downloading the computer should be fine, if you have the money I might consider upgrading your computer with AMD 64 processor, new motherboard, and new ram if need be. Shouldnt be more than 350.

 

[mikemar1]

Would there be a noticable difference if I upgraded to a 3200 or would it be a waste of money? I don't mind spending some money but if the results are negligible I'd rather not

 

[macdude425]

If you're just browsing the net and such, it'd probably be a waste of money.

 

[Nitestick]

to be honest, if you think your pc is slow for using the net and you have an athlon xp 2000+ i would say there is something wrong on the software side. i mean a 400mhz pc can be made as an effective internet machine running on xp.

 

[mikemar1]

I don't think the computer is slow but it is getting older and I thought I could get it faster without much cash. I thought upgrading the cpu would give it some extra ooomph. I just don't want to buy a new cpu and get it home and notice no improvement in speed. That would seem like flushing money down the drain. I guess you only need a fast cpu if your a gamer. Since I only surf and run programs I guess it wouldn't help me much.

 

[Nitestick]

Since I only surf and run programs I guess it wouldn't help me much.

programs such as?

 

[mikemar1]

Just the usual programs, like Office, Photoshop, Limewire,my dvd burning software, mp3 software. Stuff like that..

 

[Nitestick]

well you should be fine with the current cpu for the moment then. photoshop or encoding dvds may get a little sluggish but i don't think it should become painfully so. well if you find you have a problem just get an athlon xp with a higher rating.