PCV-RX201 CPU UPGRADE

[Innocent]

:smileyhypnotized: :smileyhypnotized: I want to up my pentium from the standard 1.6 to a 2.4 can i do this by just replacing it or do i need a new mother board as well if so does any1 have any sugestions on wot to go 4 as the case is very compact with components ur help will be much appreciated :smileyhypnotized: :smileyhypnotized:

[VAIOspecialist]

The motherboard does allow the step-up.

You might want to check with VAIO-Link first, whether or not you will need to perform a BIOS-update prior to the installation of the new CPU.

You are right, there is hardly space to work inside the chassis, therefore I would recommend that you - after unplugging the power - unscrew the power-unit. This will give you quite a bit of space.

Good luck with that.

[iainjturner]

I would also invest in some uprated cooling for the new CPU-possibly another fan or a large heatsink.

[kee-lo_]

Copper is the choice of computer builders at the moment, due to it being quieter than aluminuim fans, which have high RPM fans.

[Innocent]

cheers peeps 4 all ur help looking forward to an upgrade now