A new processor to an A7V8X.

[sportcraqzy60]

Hello. I have a very slow machine(1.67 GHZ, 1gb ram and geforce 4 ti 4200). I'm thinking of upgrading my CPU. Is an AMD Sempron 140 2.70 GHZ compatible with this mobo? (ASUS A7V8X or something like that) THe currenty processor is an XP Athlon.

 

[2twenty2]

If that ASUS A7V8X is your motherboard here are the specs: http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD_Socket_A/A7V8X/

 

[sportcraqzy60]

Exactly.

 

[Megabite]

It says this : Socket A for AMD®: Athlon XP/ Athlon/ Duron up to 2.4GHz+

 

[Triple6]

Here is the official and complete list of supported processors: http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD_Socket_A/A7V8X/#CPUS

That CPU is definitely not compatible as its not the correct socket. You can only upgrade to processors on the list above.

 

[sportcraqzy60]

Which of them is the most powerful?

 

[oneSorcerer]

does your board have a "FSB333" sticker on one of the chips? If so, the XP 3000+ is the best one I think.

 

[sportcraqzy60]

I don't want to go taking it off my table and openin'it up now..... Although I have a backup Pc running Debian Squeeze next to this one.. Can you see the FSB frequency from BIOS?
EDIT:Checking if Speccy can do it
EDIT2: Fan Speed 2657 RPM
Bus Speed 133.3 MHz
Rated Bus Speed 266.7 MHz
Stock Bus Speed 133 MHz

 

[Triple6]

No, you must open up the case and check both the revision number and the southbridge for the 333Mhz FSB sticker as is mentioned in the link I posted above.

 

[sportcraqzy60]

Where is the southbridge?

 

[Triple6]

On the motherboard, if you click on the links above to the Asus website, there's a picture of the motherboard, the sticker should be on the spot that says VIA in the picture. And the revision number will be printed next to the motherboard model or in the bottom left hand corner.