Celeron Socket Lga

Upgrade your computer easily and at a fraction of the cost of a new one

Let’s upgrade a computer internally instead of buying a new one? WHY

It saves cash in these hard pressed times, it preserves the files you already have on your pc, and it keeps your present footrest close to your feet.

Let’s upgrade with “up to date” hardware. See further on in my guide for more info on this option. Let’s bite the bullet and go for a hardware upgrade. Let us reiterate that the Industry Standard Architecture rule comes into vogue here. On this basis manufacturers of hardware are bound to make computer hardware so that it can be fitted into any casing, coupled to any other hardware and manufactured by anybody as long as the hardware itself conforms to the same industry standard.

Let us assess typically an Emachine with a socket 478 motherboard. The motherboard has blown the power supply has gone down with it and you have a perfectly good machine otherwise. We have already discussed the replacement to the same specification and the only gains will be to restore a computer to its original condition with now increase to speed and performance.

Let’s see how to measure the case for fitting an upgrade kit?

Measurements to note when choosing a replacement motherboard. For example we will upgrade an Emachine (usually dead slow!) Standard E-Machine motherboards are usually approx’ 245 x 230mm. A replacement board will be approx 24.5 x 20.5cm

The Costs Involved.

We will decide to upgrade the computer hardware to bring about the use of up to date hardware and fit it into our emachine case which is still in good condition with our current, data packed hard drive.  We will fit a new motherboard, processor, cooling fan and memory upgrade.

We will save a whole pile of money doing this upgrade, the average spend will be in the region of £130-£150 which for that money will breathe new energy into your computer, and preserve the data on the hard drive at the same time.

Let’s do a shopping list.

Motherboard Options:

AMD Based hardware, using the socket 939 or the very latest Socket AM2 (as in the previous picture) platforms. The latter is the best option as these motherboards have been built with such design technique to allow the use of all AMD processors currently in manufacture (except the X4 quad core, see a later para)

These motherboards will run the single core processors up to the maximum in production, and the X2 (dual core) processors in most cases up to the maximum in production. Some motherboards may need bios update to allow the top of the range processors to run. All of these motherboards use the latest memory technology, DDR2 240pin double sided modules. All these motherboards use the latest multi purpose add-on hardware interfaces such as the PCI-Express slots. These allow the user to incorporate the latest technology hardware into these multi-purpose expansion slots. All this hardware for a fraction of the cost of a new computer, and so easy to install.

Processor options:

Socket 940/AM2 processor.

Comes as a single core or an X2 (Dual Core) All fit the standard AM2 processor socket.

Using our AMD motherboard we will buy an AMD processor. These range from the single core Sempron and Athlon 64 processors, right up to the X2 dual core processors. As mentioned previously, all will plug’n’play into these industry standard motherboards. You must have an appropriate cooling fan which sits on top of the processor and air is drawn in through ally vanes to keep the processor cool.

Cooling Fans: the correct one available for the processor/board

Memory: DDR2

All these motherboards take DDR2 technology memory, and most boards will support up to 2gb of memory, some will support up to 4gb. This is a fair chunk of memory by any standard especially when you consider that the original computer probably only had 512mb of memory.

Let’s do Intel instead?

Let’s do a shopping list.

Motherboard Options:

The Intel LGA775 processor socket,Processor options:

These motherboards use the Intel Socket LGA775 processors. What does LGA mean?..... Land Grid Array. This denotes the format of the construction; this can be seen from the picture above right showing the processor socket with 775 gold “upstands” or contacts. These mate with the underside of the processor which is a corresponding totally flat dye with 775 gold contacts embedded in the face.

These processors are available in the Celeron and D, E range of model prefixes. They are also available as Core Duo and Core Duo 2. Most of these motherboards accept any of these processors. There are other processors such as the Quad Core which as the title suggests, are four core processors. This processor needs a motherboard which supports these processors. Some boards do support an “across the range” list of Intel processors, but not all will support the quad core. Check before you buy or email me first to check the component compatibility. An appropriate cooling fan also needs to be fitted.

Cooling Fans: the correct one available for the processor/board

Memory: DDR2

Fitting this all into your standard case is dead easy. Follow the instructions in earlier pages in this guide. When you are up and running again, follow the guide included to recover your registered version of Windows XP.

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Chris

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2.26GHz Lenovo Celeron G1101 1066MHz 2MB Cache Socket LGA1156 46U3127 $147.08 2.26GHz Lenovo Celeron G1101 1066MHz 2MB Cache Socket LGA1156 46U3127

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Celeron 440 / 2 GHz processor $51.99 Intel Celeron 440 - 2 GHz - LGA775 Socket - Box

Celeron 430 / 1.8 GHz processor $39.99 Intel Celeron 430 - 1.8 GHz - LGA775 Socket - Box

Celeron E3400 / 2.6 GHz processor $44.99 Intel Celeron E3400 - 2.6 GHz - 2 cores - LGA775 Socket - OEM

Celeron G440 / 1.6 GHz processor $38.99 Intel Celeron G440 - 1.6 GHz - LGA1155 Socket - Box

Celeron G540 / 2.5 GHz processor $55.99 Intel Celeron G540 - 2.5 GHz - 2 cores - LGA1155 Socket - Box

Intel Celeron G440 1.6GHz LGA 1155 Single-Core Desktop Processor $40.99 Series: Celeron L3 Cache: 1MB Manufacturing Tech: 32 nm 64 bit Support: Yes Hyper-Threading Support: No Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan included Virtualization Technology Support: Yes

Intel Celeron G530 2.40 GHz Processor - Socket H2 LGA-1155 $116.76 G530 CELERON PROCESSOR 2.40GHZ CHIP2M CACHE LGA1155

Cooler Master RRH10122FKRI CPU Cooler For Intel LGA 775 1156 $31.77 Specifications. Mfr Part Number: RRH10122FKRI. Features: . Maximum compatible CPU wattage: 95WTDP. 2x Direct Contact heatpipes with aluminum fins for excellent heat dissipation. Outstanding cooling performance with compact heatsink dimension that fits into midtower chassis. Option for adding 2nd fan to increase cooling power . CPU Support: Core i5 (partial)/ Core i3 /Core 2 Quad (partial)/ Core 2 Duo/ Pentium/ Celeron. Socket Type: Intel LGA 775 / 1156. Heatsink Material: Aluminum. Type: Fan Heatsinks. Fan Size: 80mm. Fan Speed: 2200 RPM. Fan Airflow: 30 CFM. Noise Level: 22 dBA. Bearing Type: Sleeve. Connector: 3 pin. Fan Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 25 mm. Heatsink Dimensions: 83.5 x 68 x 117 mm. Weight: 0.69bs/ 315g

Intel BX80623G540 G540 CPU 2.50 GHZ 2M CACHE 2.5 2 LGA 1155 Processor $90.38 Intel Celeron DualCore Processor G540 (2M Cache 2.50 GHz) Socket 1155 (Socket H2) Sandy Bridge. Frequency: 2.5 GHz. Cache: 2 MB. Socket: Socket 1155. Max Memory Bandwidth: 21 GB/s. 2.50 GHZ. 2M Cache. G540.

Intel Celeron G540 2.5GHz LGA 1155 Dual-Core Desktop Processor $61.99 Series: Celeron L2 Cache: 2 x 256KB L3 Cache: 2MB Manufacturing Tech: 32 nm 64 bit Support: Yes Hyper-Threading Support: No Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan included Graphics Base Frequency: 850MHz

Intel Celeron G530 2.4GHz LGA 1155 Dual-Core Desktop Processor $49.99 Series: Celeron L2 Cache: 2 x 256KB L3 Cache: 2MB Manufacturing Tech: 32 nm 64 bit Support: Yes Hyper-Threading Support: No Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan included Graphics Base Frequency: 850MHz

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Intel Celeron 430 1.8GHz LGA 775 Single-Core Processor $43.99 The Celeron 430 from Intel is a great introduction to the world of 64-bit computing. Built with the Intel 64 architecture, it can handle all of today’s 32-bit applications and provide a bridge to tomorrow’s 64-bit world. The 800MHz FSB works with Intel's Smart Memory Access to maximize data availability to the processor by pre-fetching data from system memory. In today's digital world, multimedia is king. Intel’s Advanced Digital Media boost improves media performance in video, audio and editing applications. Pushing executions to 1 per clock cycle, performance is improved in two ways. The number of operations is doubled since it isn’t skipping cycles anymore, and with today’s faster processors, there are more clock cycles in a given time period. Series: Celeron L2 Cache: 512KB Manufacturing Tech: 65 nm 64 bit Support: Yes Hyper-Threading Support: No Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan included FSB: 800MHz L1 Cache: 32KB+32KB

Intel DBS1200KP Mini ITX Server Motherboard LGA 1155 Intel C206 DDR3 10661333 $256.55 The Intel DBS1200KP Mini ITX motherboard offers a base stone for those who want server performance and reliability at a desktop budget. And with only two UDIMMs and 16 2nd generation I/O lanes this miniITX board brings the power and reliability of the Intel Xeon processor E31200 to a new small form factor ideal for embedded applications small business and first server. CPU Socket Type: LGA 1155. CPU Type: Intel Xeon E31200 / Core i3 / Pentium / Celeron series (Socket: LGA 1155). North Bridge: Intel C206. Number of DDR3 Slots: 2 x 240pin. DDR3 Standard: DDR3 1066/1333. Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB. Channel Supported: Dual Channel. Expansion Slots PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1. SATA: 2 x SATA 3.0Gb/s + 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s. LAN Chipset: 2 Gigabit LAN Ports. LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps. Max LAN Speed: Dual 10/100/1000Mbps. Video Ports: DVI. USB 1.1/2.0: 4 x USB 2.0. Form Factor: Mini ITX. Included Items: I/O Shield SATA cables.

2.13GHz Intel Core 2 DUO E6405 1066MHz FSB 2MB L2 Cache Socket Lga 771 HH80556KH046F $88.17 2.13GHz Intel Core 2 DUO E6405 1066MHz FSB 2MB L2 Cache Socket Lga 771 HH80556KH046F

ECS H57H-MUS (V1.0A) Socket Lga 1156/ Intel H57/ DDR3/ A&2GbE/ mATX Motherboard $151.3 ECS H57H-MUS (V1.0A) Socket Lga 1156/ Intel H57/ DDR3/ A&2GbE/ mATX Motherboard

2.66GHz HP Xeon X5550 Quad Core 1333MHz 8MB L3 Cache Socket Lga 1366 491511B21 $377.75 2.66GHz HP Xeon X5550 Quad Core 1333MHz 8MB L3 Cache Socket Lga 1366 491511B21

Thermalright Venomous SB-E CPU Fan For Intel Lga 2011/1156/1155/1366/939/775 & AMD Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2 $79.8 Thermalright Venomous SB-E CPU Fan For Intel Lga 2011/1156/1155/1366/939/775 & AMD Socket FM1/AM3+/AM3/AM2+/AM2

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Intel / Intel Celeron D 336 2.8GHz 533MHz 256KB Socket 775 CPU / CELD336 $17.08 Intel - Intel Celeron D 336 2.8GHz 533MHz 256KB Socket 775 CPU - CELD336

2.3GHz Intel Celeron 400MHz 128K FCPGA2 Socket 478 w/Fan OEM BX80532RC2300B $54.13 2.3GHz Intel Celeron 400MHz 128K FCPGA2 Socket 478 w/Fan OEM BX80532RC2300B

2.2GHz Intel Celeron 400MHz 128K FCPGA2 Socket 478 w/Fan OEM BX80532RC2200B $39.99 2.2GHz Intel Celeron 400MHz 128K FCPGA2 Socket 478 w/Fan OEM BX80532RC2200B

2.4GHz Intel Celeron Dual-Core 800MHz 512KB L2 Cache Socket LGA775 BX80557E1600SLAQY $53.71 2.4GHz Intel Celeron Dual-Core 800MHz 512KB L2 Cache Socket LGA775 BX80557E1600SLAQY

2.70GHz Intel Celeron E3500 Dual-Core 800MHz 1MB Cache Socket LGA775 BX80571E3500SLGTY $67.27 2.70GHz Intel Celeron E3500 Dual-Core 800MHz 1MB Cache Socket LGA775 BX80571E3500SLGTY

2.2GHz Intel Celeron M 800MHz 1MB L2 Cache Socket 478 Slglq $45.09 2.2GHz Intel Celeron M 800MHz 1MB L2 Cache Socket 478 Slglq

2.26GHz Intel Celeron Dual-Core G1101 2.50GT/s 2MB Cache Socket LGA1156 Slbmt $75.33 2.26GHz Intel Celeron Dual-Core G1101 2.50GT/s 2MB Cache Socket LGA1156 Slbmt

1.60GHz Intel Celeron 420 800MHz 512K L2 Cache Socket LGA775 BX80557420SL9XP $45.8 1.60GHz Intel Celeron 420 800MHz 512K L2 Cache Socket LGA775 BX80557420SL9XP

1.60GHz Intel Celeron E1200 Dual-Core 800MHz 512KB L2 Cache Socket LGA775 BX80557E1200SLAQW $55.97 1.60GHz Intel Celeron E1200 Dual-Core 800MHz 512KB L2 Cache Socket LGA775 BX80557E1200SLAQW

3.20GHz Intel Celeron D 352 Single-core 533MHz 512KB L2 Socket LGA775 BX80552352SL96P $62.75 3.20GHz Intel Celeron D 352 Single-core 533MHz 512KB L2 Socket LGA775 BX80552352SL96P

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