Newer CPUs require much lower core voltage, which your MB much be able to
supply, you'll also need a slot converter, as all later CPUs go for socket
form. The best "upgrade" may not be a CPU upgrade but simply add more RAM
and possibly a more powerful video card (make sure your MB can take latest
video card!). You know that RAM price is very low at the moment, it's the
right time for more RAM.

PS: Homeworld is a OpenGL game, update your video driver, hope ATI has a
better driver development team now. It is also wise to flash the BIOS to
latest, just in case.

Jun Qian

----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Face" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2000 11:42 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] CPU upgrade


> I am considering an upgrade to my present system which I use at home for
> word processing and mild to moderate gaming. I have experience building
> computer systems. My present system is based on a DFI PA61 Rev D MB with
> P-III 500 MHz processor, SoundBlaster PCI 512, and an ATI Expert 2000 AGP.
> It appears to work fine, although I have had problems running Homeworld.
> I would like to go to a 750 or 800 MHz P-III processor, keeping below the
> rapid increase in cost. The big questions are whether to replace the MB
> and/or go to 133 FSB. The current MB will use 133 FSB, but I need a BIOS
> patch to handle processors greater than 600 MHz. Then, what are the
> consequences of going to 133 FSB, including the video card?
> I am overwhelmed by the information available on the web concerning
> motherboards, CPUs, video cards, etc. I would appreciate hearing from
> people who can provide some guidance to me based on their experience with
> system components. My aim is to obtain a reasonable increase in
performance
> and game compatibility without spending a fortune. I also intend to use
the
> present components in a backup system.

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