Computer repair and pump up your computer processor!

Computer repair and pump up your computer processor! - Advice from Super Computer Services.

When Microsoft set the computer processor benchmark for its Windows Experience Index, it set it high. To score a 5.9 here you'll need a processor that would give a world chess champion a run for their cerebral money. The quick and easy answer to the 5.9 score question is a quad core processor. In which case even a basic Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 will do the trick and cost around $200. Be aware that this runs on a 1,066MHz FSB so by choosing this, you'll find it difficult to get a high rating memory score. If you want the high rating score consider the Q9300, which does use the magical 1,333MHz FSB and retails for around $280.

Extreme measures:
We have seen the odd computer system running dual-core Intel processors achieve a 5.9, however these are either the very expensive Extreme Editions or have been overclocked.
According to our experience, you'd need to push the processor to at least 3.2GHz, and more likely 3.4GHz, to nose past the 5.9 level. For many, the good news is that if you have an Intel i965-based computer motherboard, it should be able to take a quad-core processor, thought a BIOS update would be likely be required.

For AMD computer systems the computer repair advice is very similar. You'll require a quad-core processor which is made up from its Phenom range. AMD also does a triple-core Phenom, which we haven't been able to directly see, but are reliably informed won't quit score 5.9. So you'll want to opt for at least the AMD Phenom X4 9550, which retails for around $200. These processors use the newer AM2 socket. Before you upgrade you'll need to check your motherboard is an AM2 board and that it can handle the quad-core processors.

Install a new processor:
1.If you're upgrading, you'll need to remove the old processor and fan. This is good, as it means you'll learn how the heatsink and cooler fit together. On AMD systems this is via a lever system; with Intel systems there are four corner screws.

2.On both intel and AMD systems you'll find a level running down the side. This needs to be pulled up to release the processor. There are markings on the processor itself that align with those on the socket; carefully align these and place the processor.

3.On intel systems lower the fixing bracket, then for both systems secure the fixing arm in place. Add four small blobs of thermal grease on top of the processor and reattached the cooling fan, not forgetting to attach its power lead.

If you need computer repair or need to upgrade for a new processor, please see us at www.supercomputerservices.com.au we are able to help you.