My parents computer (SR1830NX) is running very slowly, so i decided to check out it's specifications. According to AMD the Processor installed (athlon 64 3500+) should be a dual-core, running at 2.2 GHz. According to it's bios the said specifications are correct, however according to the current os, windows xp media center, the computer is only running at 986 MHz and the task manager only displays one processing core. I am wondering if the cpu is fried or that the second core is somehow disabled in bios. (your company locked everything so i can change no values to find out) any feedback would be greatly appreciated. model is sr1830nx s/n is mxf6170l51

You have to decide what brand of processor (usually Intel or AMD) what form factor your computer case is. Is it a new build or replacement your working on? AMD systems are usually a better value. Once you decide on processor and form factor its a matter of how much money you want to spend.

IssueThe HP printer software installation fails to run in Windows 7 on a computer with an AMD C-50, C-60, or Z-01 1.00 GHz processor. After you insert the HP printer software installation CD or run the driver installation downloaded from the HP website, the setup does not open. You might receive an "HP Installer Setup has stopped working" error message.

'HP Installer Setup has stopped working' or Setup Does Not Run When Installing the HP Printer Software in Windows 7

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IssueThe HP printer software installation fails to run in Windows 7 on a computer with an AMD C-50, C-60, or Z-01 1.00 GHz processor. After you insert the HP printer software installation CD or run the driver installation downloaded from the HP website, the setup does not open. You might receive an "HP Installer Setup has stopped working" error message.NOTE:This document does not apply to HP LaserJet printers.Preliminary stepThe solution in this document resolves software installation issues only for Windows 7 computers with an AMD C-50, C-60, or Z-01 1.00 GHz processor.

1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Windows icon ( ), right-click Computer , and then click Properties .
2. In the System section under Processor , find the manufacturer, model, and speed (GHz) of the processor.

If your computer runs an AMD C-50, C-60, or Z-01 1.00 GHz processor, continue with the steps in the following solution.SolutionFollow these steps to download and install the newest, full-feature version of your HP printer software. Then, download and install a software patch to complete the installation.Step one: Download the softwareNOTE:You must download the Full Feature software to resolve the installation issue.

HP Support > HP Pavilion Media Center M8000n Desktop PC > Main Support Page,

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=3377257&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us

Click on - Product information
Click on Product specifications
Click on Motherboard Specifications, M2N68-LA (Narra)
Click on the + sign to the left of - Processor upgrade information

1) Uses a Socket AM2 processor socket

2) Will support a Processor with Up To an 89 Watt, Thermal Design Power (Thermal Design Point)
{ In otherwords can support a Processor that will use Up To 89 Watts}

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_design_power

The motherboard chipset is an Nvidia GeForce 6150SE, with an Nvidia nForce 430.

The Front Side Bus (FSB) support is up to 2000 MegaTransfers per second.
(Can also be stated as 2000MegaHertz. 2000MHz )

The AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Black Edition processor you stated, uses up to 89 Watts of power, according to CPU World,

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Athlon%2064%20X2%205600+%20-%20ADA5600IAA5DO%20%28ADA5600DOBOX%29.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Athlon_64_models#.22Brisbane.22_.28energy-efficient_65W.2C_G1_.26_G2.2C_65_nm.29

,uses up to 65 Watts of power according to the above article, and the FSB support of the motherboard will support it.

Uses a Socket AM2 processor socket.

Short answer?

Y-E-S

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joecoolvette

Hi,
Hard Disk upto 500GB capacity can be added to most of the PCs. As regards compatibility, first you have to check the motherboard for SATA Hard Disk interface as newer hard disks are SATA. Adding the hard disk has nothing to do with the processor. However, motherboard should have the connecting port/ option (such as SATA). Some motherboards support both IDE and SATA devices. Please check the motherboard for SATA Port. You may find the motherboard model/ system model and google a bit for its specification. (You have mentioned AMD Athlon XP 2000, which is the Processor not the motherboard)

If SATA is available on your motherboard, you may add Sata drives of 250-500-750GB drives according to you requirements. Otherwise you have to look for IDE hard Disk.

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one does have drivers & are available at
http://diplo-driver.com/download-driver/AMD/SEMPRON-2800-2-0GHZ-333MHZ-BUS

however your motherboard is important too so get the drivers specific to it according to your OS

AMD Athlon XP 3000+(.13u) (512K,333,Socket 462) according to website

Hi,

Yes, according to the Asus website specifications on the A8V Deluxe you are able to run the CPU. You just have to make sure that the CPU you buy is for Socket 939 and not AM2.

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If ur gonna use the old PC, Upgrade the RAM to at the very least 1gb and you'll be fine. if your looking for a new pc, the intel i7 or the amd phenom x2 are great processors.

According to Compaq's web site, it takes a Socket 939 and the following processors:

• AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+
• Athlon 64 4000+
• AMD Sempron 3200+

Be sure that if/when you buy a CPU it is not Socket AM2, which is more common. You want Socket 939.

According to these specs 500 Mhz and up

http://www.motherboard.cz/mb/biostar/M7MKB.htm

Your motherboard supports a slot A Athlon.

The fastest looks like up to 1Ghz as according to CPU World:

http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K7/TYPE-Athlon%20(Slot%20A).html

Hope this info answers your questions. Feel free to comment if you need further info from me.

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