Hello all, I just joined this forum, in hopes of having a couple questions answered.
First; I would like a new CPU, because mine is five years old. However, I have NO idea how to find out what CPu is compatable with my computer. It was a custom computer I had built from an old HP. Can anyone help me find the information nessecary to have forum members tell me which to buy?
Second; If I change the CPU, do I have to reinstall my OS?
Third; Where can I buy a boxed copy of Windows XP?(If number two is a yes)
*Quick Edit* If I lag playing online games, would upgrading the CPU in the first place fix this? My CPU right now is an Intel Pentium D CPU 2.80GHz. Would anything within $300 be an actual upgrade?
First; I would like a new CPU, because mine is five years old. However, I have NO idea how to find out what CPu is compatable with my computer. It was a custom computer I had built from an old HP. Can anyone help me find the information nessecary to have forum members tell me which to buy?
Second; If I change the CPU, do I have to reinstall my OS?
Third; Where can I buy a boxed copy of Windows XP?(If number two is a yes)
*Quick Edit* If I lag playing online games, would upgrading the CPU in the first place fix this? My CPU right now is an Intel Pentium D CPU 2.80GHz. Would anything within $300 be an actual upgrade?