Could someone explain to me what the following means if I would like to
upgrade the processor in my computer?

I am quoting from the manual that came with the pc3.

"The following list notes the processors that are currently supported by
this mainboard.

PPGA CELERON:  300-700 MHz, FSB:66 MGz
FCPGA PENTIUM III:   500-933 MHz, FSB:  100MHz, MHz, 133 MHz.."

It further states "This mainboard has a Socket 370 which supports Celeron
PPGA and FPGA Pentium III processors.  Do not try to install a Socket 7
processor in the Socket 370.  A Socket 7 processor such as the Pentium
MMX or the AMD K5/K6 does not fit in the Socket 370."

I know when I ordered the computer, that I wanted an Intel Pentium III
800Mhz with a 133 bus over the 100 bus speed.

with the FCPGA, that would not be Intel, but just a Pentium III?  or am I
confused over semantics?

Is the only way to upgrade this would be purchasing the 933 MHz?

What would I be looking for online?  So much is by brand name now.  I am
not sure what to be looking at.

I have 512mb memory, and a 10gig harddrive.  I was told that this would
be a very fast computer, but it does not seem fast to me.  I know the
online is because of the 56k modem, but I have to deal with that as phone
line is the only way I can afford right now.

I would appreciate any answers, ideas.

Thank you

cat
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