Aspire T160

Hi All trying to figure out if I can upgrade my cpu is there a way to tell
what I have and whaty is the max I can run.

Acer Aspire T160 specs:

http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/de...eT160sp2.shtml

What does Windows say you have now? (My Computer, Properties, or Device Manager)

Memory Type: DDR PC3200, DDR (non-ECC)
Maximum Memory: 4GB
Slots: 4
Each memory slot can hold DDR PC3200 with a maximum of 1GB per slot.*

Anyway crucial says.
http://www.crucial.com/store/listpar...20T160&Cat=RAM

thanks JDC
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2.21Ghz is this a dual core
If not will my mobo support a dual core processor and to what speed

PC wizard
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/pc-wizard.html

That program can tell you what cpu and how much ram you have.

Scroll down to Screen Image and top left you will note shows the info needed.

Thanks Train

That looks like what I need

Let us know what you have.

But it might be cheaper to get a new computer. Just so you know.

Hi Train
this is what PCwizard says
AMD Athlon 64
Internal Specification : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+
Model Number : 3500+
Codename : Venice
believe the socket was 939 is this something that can be upgraded to dual core processor if one exist

Thanks

Looks like it.
http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Athlon-350...9450183&sr=1-2

Or this
http://www.amazon.com/Processor-upgr...p_ob_e_title_1

I did not look very hard I must admit.

Search I use at amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...+939&x=11&y=14

thanks again Train
gives me some direction to look in

Be sure to check out the Brand and size of you power supply. Yes you will need to open the case and read the data tag.

Need more help, just post.

Now if I remember right, this was the race horse of that series.

AMD Athlon 64 FX60 FX-60 Socket 939
http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Athlon-FX-...450527&sr=1-22

Train
thanks I'm starting to think your first suggestion may be the best
a new computer

Well, near the top
Check the Socket column for 939 for compatability.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...icroprocessors

The base computer I just had custom built with Win 7 home premium.
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...highlight=OCCT

$750 and the case and OS made up abut 1/3rd of the price. Real pleased with it!!

train
this is a great site thank you for looking around to find clear info
Greattttttt

You are Welcome!