Processor comparison and upgrade help

[mickeyray]

Greetings, I'm new here and don't know where to begin to look for what I need.

How does the AMD-K6 3D processor compare to a Pentium?
Can I upgrade my Comaq Presario 5152 processor?
If so, how and with which processor?
:roll:

Appreciate all help in this area!

Mickey

 

[StrangerGuy]

Firstyl, brand-name socket 7 PCs don't like CPU upgrades. Secondly, even if you put the fastest socket 7 CPU available it will still be slow as hell by today standards.

You probably want to build a new PC.

 

[mickeyray]

Thanks! I appreciate the info!

 

[Zap]

mickeyray, welcome to the forums.

Originally posted by: StrangerGuy
Firstyl, brand-name socket 7 PCs don't like CPU upgrades. Secondly, even if you put the fastest socket 7 CPU available it will still be slow as hell by today standards.

You probably want to build a new PC.

QFT.

Depending on what your budget is and what you expect your future computer to be able to accomplish, you can get new computers starting at $200 at Fry's Electronics that will run circles around the best that you can upgrade your Compaq to.

 

[mickeyray]

Hi Zap,
Not sure what QFT means, but as to my budget, it's nil this month. (I'm on disability, so I don't have much to begin with in any case.)

However, the point may be mute as I found out earlier tonight my buddy is getting a new Gateway and may be passing down his old computer to me, which is a Pentium 3. If he does, I'll use my Compaq in my home network, replacing the old 486 I have and use to hold extra files etcetera.

That doesn't mean I have no interest in knowing about Frey's Electronics. Do you have more info regarding that?

BTW: Thanks for replying!

Mickey

PS: What is this "heatware" signature?

 

[StrangerGuy]

QFT = Quoted For Truth.

Hope you get that P3 system soon.

 

[mickeyray]

Me too! Thanks!