Celeron proccessor I have an emachineW3609 with a celeron proccessor and my proccessor speeds up and continually runs even if I am not currently using my PC

there is no gain with the processor.
no full models stated, just the dv1000 (it has a full model and p/n stated on the service tag.
also you cant switch from AMD to intel, or the reverse. (cpu swap)
tell why you need more speed?
To t do what, that the above , can't to?
a SSD hdd is the only sure fix. for speed here. (vast )
for speed here. IMO
computers can do millions of things (apps)
name just one , that you use that fails, or runs too slows.
thanks for any answers to simple questions.

Pentium® 4 processors & Intel® Celeron® processors in 478-pin package.

it will support the following in the 478 pin package

P4 1.4ghz 400fsb speed to
P4 3.06ghz 533fsb speed

Celeron 1.7ghz 400fsb speed to
Celeron 2.8ghz 400fsb speed

yes u can

download cpuz from the web this will give accurate speed rating sensor on board maybe misreporting correct speed but speed may actually be correct.

According to Dell here are the CPUs that your motherboard (if you have the original one) can use:

Intel® Pentium® 4 that runs at 1.80, 2.00, 2.40, or 2.50 GHz internally and 400 MHz externally;


Intel Celeron® that runs at 1.70, 2.00, 2.10, 2.20, or 2.30 GHz internally and 400 MHz externally.

So, if your current CPU is slower than any of the above, you can replace it with something like this Pentium 4 (2 GHz and cheap) or this Celeron (2.3 GHz) new or used (very cheap) this Pentium 4 (2.5 GHz). Looks like 2.5 GHz is the maximum recommended speed for the motherboard.

These are the processors that will work with your board.: Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, Celeron®, or Celeron® D processor . This information can be found on http://compare.intel.com/pcc/showchart.aspx?mmID=135&familyID=10&culture=en-US

Also check out http://processormatch.intel.com/COMPDB/default.aspx

for further information

Model number? go to the Toshiba website and look up what wil fit that model, maybe as an upgrade or an option.
  
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp#

Question#1 is my current processor duel core or single core , how can I know?

Intel Celerons are Single Core. You can also download and run CPUID (free) from http://www.cpuid.com/ No installation needed either , just run it!

Question#2 What kind of duel core processor in combination with new ram should I install?

I dont think your computer supports dual core. I cannot be sure without you giving me the make and model of the motherboard. Besides , a 3.33ghz Celeron D is a great processor!!!!

Memory - See http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Presario%20SR2150NX you can have a max of 2gb. You have 2 slots on the motherboard so its 1 gb per slot and the board takes DDR2 PC2-5300.

Here , you can expand to your max of DDR2 PC2-5300 2gb (2x1gb) for $24 and theres free shipping too!!!

http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=03AC4AE5A5CA7304

You can only overclock your computer if it has ATAPI BIOS. So get into BIOS upon bootup and if you have ATAPI then it will say it across the top. It will also have a section for the CPU with the current speed and an option to change it.

hi there

i think 512 ram is good for u even i have 512 too.but if u use hi resolution pixel works like software(photoshop or other photo editing )

then 1 gb will be best for u...but u r a normal user of pc then 512 is much sufficent for u....

i want only sugest u for u r processor.....present tine u r using celeron( a slow processor)...

u can use p4 to upgrade u r pc.....and p4 2.8 ghz processoe is best ......or higher

i m even using p4 2.8 (good speed) for all stuff

good luck