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    Is my CPU slow?

    I used to follow CPU releases but these days I'm lost. My trusty Compaq-Presario VC913AA-ABU CQ5115UK runs Intel's G33 chipset with the 775 socket... mine has a 2.33GHz Q8200 Intel Core 2 Quad CPU. Apparently this socket will take something a bit faster but I've no idea if it's worth it or if I could even buy such a CPU these days.

    A new PC would be better but I can't really be arsed setting it up and reinstalling everything! Is upgrading even worth considering... a cheap 256GiB SSD perhaps? Could I clone my HD into a new PC?
    Originally posted by MaryPoppins
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    Originally posted by vetran
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    #2
    acceptable but could do better.

    PassMark - Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz - Price performance comparison

    PassMark CPU Benchmarks - High Mid Range CPU's

    Unless you are crunching lots of numbers then an SSD will give you a lot more bang for your buck.

    yes some of the SSD's come with a kit for doing it but if not plenty of well documented walk throughs.



    Have you run some performance monitoring on your normal workload? Seen what is causing the bottleneck.

    Windows 7 performance monitoring tools

    Use PerfMon to Diagnose Common Server Performance Problems
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      #3
      It seems the fastest CPU I could fit (A Q9660 or something around 3GHz) benchmarks nearly 2X as fast - which surprised me - but is prohibitively expensive.

      It's likely I'd need a new PC quite soon but would it be reasonable to do this in 2 steps...
      1. Get a SSD in my current PC
      2. When I get a new PC, move the SSD across
      Or will this trigger all kinds of MS alarms?
      Originally posted by MaryPoppins
      I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
      Originally posted by vetran
      Urine is quite nourishing

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        #4
        Originally posted by d000hg View Post
        [*]When I get a new PC, move the SSD across
        Won't all the MOBO drivers and HAL stuff be wrong, therefore unlikely to work. I'm no expert (no lol thanks) but I didn't think you could just move the drive to a new chassis. And of couse MS would de-activate Windows (which is not too hard to sort IIRC).

        #JustSayin

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          #5
          Isn't Windows capable of detecting the drivers needed, just like when you plug in a new graphics card?
          Originally posted by MaryPoppins
          I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
          Originally posted by vetran
          Urine is quite nourishing

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            #6
            Originally posted by d000hg View Post
            Isn't Windows capable of detecting the drivers needed, just like when you plug in a new graphics card?
            I've done similar when fitting an upgraded MoBo/Processor to an older PC. Windows is surprisingly capable of sorting out the required drivers etc.. for the new MoBo in my (admittedly, limited) experience.
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              #7
              Windows 7?

              http://www.ssdfreaks.com/content/664...s-own-software


              have changed from HDD -> SSD - new SSD on my laptop no problems.

              M$ let you do 1 - 2 changes every few months without trouble. (e.g. HDD & memory)
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                #8
                Yeah, W7 ultimate... I'd like to keep W7 for a while longer, ideally until W9
                Originally posted by MaryPoppins
                I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
                Originally posted by vetran
                Urine is quite nourishing

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by d000hg View Post
                  Yeah, W7 ultimate... I'd like to keep W7 for a while longer, ideally until W9
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Platypus View Post
                    Won't all the MOBO drivers and HAL stuff be wrong, therefore unlikely to work. I'm no expert (no lol thanks) but I didn't think you could just move the drive to a new chassis. And of couse MS would de-activate Windows (which is not too hard to sort IIRC).

                    #JustSayin
                    Windows allows a set number of hardware changes. If you breach this, and a mobo change does breach this, then when you boot windows will ask you to call a number and enter a code, then they send you a new code which you tap in and then 3 or 4 reboots while it adjusts it's drivers.

                    No yes it can be done, it's just ball ache.
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