processor compatibility

processor compatibility is this processor compatible to replace the other?

#1 spiritcloud

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Posted 07 October 2009 - 01:22 PM

I need to replace a fried processor in a T3265 emachines desktop.

Can someone tell me if a processor I found is compatible?

CURRENT PROCESSOR
AMD Athlon™ XP 3200+ Processor
QuantiSpeed™ Architecture operates at 2.200GHz
512KB L2 Cache & 400MHz FSB
Socket A 462 PIN

(Here is a link to more info on the existing setup if needed: http://www.emachines.com/support/product_s...amp;model=T3265 )

NEW PROCESSOR
AMD ATHLON XP 2800
BARTON CORE SOCKET A 462 PIN 2.083GHz
333 FSB 512 L2 KB

Obviously the socket/pin count is the same, and the operating speeds are pretty close, but beyond that I'm in the dark.

Thanks in advance!

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#2 techextreme

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Posted 07 October 2009 - 01:38 PM

You should be able to replace your existing processor with the 2800 but you may have to reset your bios or set a FSB ( front side bus ) speed jumper on the motherboard for it to boot up.

Hope this helps,

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Posted 07 October 2009 - 09:37 PM

The change from the 3200+ to the 2800+ would be a downgrade. Generally, the higher the model number, the better the performance. Also, just because the processor will physically fit into a motherboard does not automatically mean that it is supported. The BIOS may not recognize the new processor.