CPU Change's

[Skyve]

Hey Hey ^_^,
My computer currently have a IntelDualCore 805(the cheapest DualCore out there),after reading lots of reviews,I'v just learned that its the only one that have only 2,66 GHZ(compared to the usual 2,80GHZ+) & only 500 MHZ(compared to the usual 800MHZ);I'v learned too why my computer was being so noisy!(refering to my previous post "Cooling Fan",
Because;

The Smithfield core is basically two Prescott processors bolted together and does tend to get warm. We highly suggest using water cooling

,basically,it overheat easily,my oh my im mad
Evil Plan no.1:My young sister compter uses a IntelDualCore 820(500 MHZ,better than mine),im thinking of using her processor,would it be hard to get exchange processor with her comp?,is it just unscrewing some stuff,or there's a risk,if I change processor,will I have to reformat?!
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2nd,my computer use an ATI Radeon x1600 Saffire Crossfire,Crossfire allows me to use an really seem video card and use it too,like if I had x2 times the VideoCard.
Evil Plan no.2:The same sister use's an same video card than me,so I just unscew her video card,slide in my PCI slot?and the change will apply?
Thanks for help in advance,trying to get the max out my comp =S
-Loki

[crazy_foo]

the processors would be easy to exchange but if your doing that because of heat issues, the 820 will generate more heat than the 805 anyways. It will be slightly faster tho. The 2nd video card will only help you if it's a crossfire enabled motherboard which I doubt yours is.

[Skyve]

the processors would be easy to exchange but if your doing that because of heat issues, the 820 will generate more heat than the 805 anyways. It will be slightly faster tho. The 2nd video card will only help you if it's a crossfire enabled motherboard which I doubt yours is.

820 will generate more heat?You sure?Mainly my 805 generate lots of heat cuz of the Smithfield processor,if they use same,then yea =/ But will it reformat my comp if I change processor,
As for the 2nd video card,were can I check if my mothercard is CrossFire enabled?

[Sharp324]

Well just woke up and too tired to think, but ill tell you this. 2 graphics cards arent worth it really, spend the money on a higher end one and it will beat it out, crossfire/SLI will only give you about a 40% increase in performance.

[Midori]

theres a small risk in changing out CPU's, and the risk is pretty major, frying your motherboard. it's rare and won't happen if you get rid of any static electricity you have. refer to guides on the internet to do it.

[Skyve]

theres a small risk in changing out CPU's, and the risk is pretty major, frying your motherboard. it's rare and won't happen if you get rid of any static electricity you have. refer to guides on the internet to do it.

I'v googled but didnt find any guide,if you know some,please post me a link
But I really need to know if all my data gonna be erased(reformated) if I change Processor

[Locketart]

theres a small risk in changing out CPU's, and the risk is pretty major, frying your motherboard. it's rare and won't happen if you get rid of any static electricity you have. refer to guides on the internet to do it.

I'v googled but didnt find any guide,if you know some,please post me a link

You don't need a guide to avoid static electricity. Just ground yourself by touch the metal part of your computer case before you work on other parts. Also try not to work on carpet. Even if you don't do these two things it's EXTREMELY rare to fry your parts with static electricity.

[Skyve]

theres a small risk in changing out CPU's, and the risk is pretty major, frying your motherboard. it's rare and won't happen if you get rid of any static electricity you have. refer to guides on the internet to do it.

I'v googled but didnt find any guide,if you know some,please post me a link

You don't need a guide to avoid static electricity. Just ground yourself by touch the metal part of your computer case before you work on other parts. Also try not to work on carpet. Even if you don't do these two things it's EXTREMELY rare to fry your parts with static electricity.

Ok,I was getting worried,i'v just read a topic about it,and they were saying how if I dont do that or ground dat it would break the processor etc.
Ok so I unplugg compter,put an arm on the computer,and do the unsrewing,
I'll get on it 2morow =D

[Starrie]

theres a small risk in changing out CPU's, and the risk is pretty major, frying your motherboard. it's rare and won't happen if you get rid of any static electricity you have. refer to guides on the internet to do it.

I'v googled but didnt find any guide,if you know some,please post me a link
But I really need to know if all my data gonna be erased(reformated) if I change Processor

No, since that's on your hard disk, which had nothing to do with your processor

[Blurred]

Dont worry dude i changed my processor like 4 times, nothing happened.