CPU upgrading newbie here

[pilgrim2u]

I have a compaq 6000z. It now has a amd 2200+ I now have 1 gig of memory.
Is going from 2200+ to 2600 or even 2800 a waste?
What determines my cpu upgrade path(ceiling)?
This came from BelArc:
FIC AM37 MB
Board: KM266-8235
Bus Clock: 133 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD AM37308 12/16/2002

I do not understand the "bus" speed factors.
Barton chips are bargains now it appears.
It appears tons of deals on the 333 bus chips, few deals on the 266?

from newegg
$ 206.00 :-(
AMD ATHLON MP 2600 /266 FSB PROCESSOR CPU - RETAIL
Specifications:
CPU: 2.13 GHz
Type: MP 2600 +
Cache: 256K
BUS: 266 MHz
Socket: A Retail (Box with Heatsink and Fan) Model#: AMSN2600BOX

thanks all

 

[Crism]

1) I don't know if it would work

2) That's the Athlon MP processor, you want the XP

 

[Bonesdad]

He's right, u want Athlon XP, not MP. In my opinion, the move from 2200+ to 2800+ is not worth it. 2200+ still has lots of life in it. Stick with it till the Athlon 64 is affordable or you can afford a more powerful intel system. Right now, your in a good spot.

 

[MasterHoss]

Originally posted by: Bonesdad
He's right, u want Athlon XP, not MP. In my opinion, the move from 2200+ to 2800+ is not worth it. 2200+ still has lots of life in it. Stick with it till the Athlon 64 is affordable or you can afford a more powerful intel system. Right now, your in a good spot.

:beer: agreed

 

[pilgrim2u]

thanks all

what is the MP ?

 

[Tyler]

there what you buy if you want to run dual amd processors