Do I really need a Pentium III class cpu?

[Lcarvone]

I am getting ready to add a PCI wireless adapter to my daughter's computer (eMachines 633is....Celeron 633 cpu (66mhz bus).

However I noticed on a number of models that I was researching that they require a Pentium III class cpu. I am a novice in regards to networking stuff so can someone tell me why this is?

Thanks

 

[blemoine]

no you don't. they only suggest that so someone doesn't call tech support because they can't get it to run on a 486 or something like that. your wireless should run just fine.

 

[Kniteman77]

Technically that CPU you're describing sounds like a Pentium III 'class' CPU.

I'm pretty sure its a socket 370, Might be a slot, but either way that should be enough to run the wireless card.

 

[JackMDS]

I have a similar Gateway eThing (Celeron 633), my Tool Shed Computer/Wireless Music Box.

Buffalo 802.11g PCI installed with 6db external Antenna. 60? away and two walls, works like s charm.

:sun:

 

[johnnqq]

a 633 celeron?? do yourself a favor and spend $200 for a socket a mobo/cpu/ etc.

 

[EatSpam]

Originally posted by: Lcarvone
I am getting ready to add a PCI wireless adapter to my daughter's computer (eMachines 633is....Celeron 633 cpu (66mhz bus).

However I noticed on a number of models that I was researching that they require a Pentium III class cpu. I am a novice in regards to networking stuff so can someone tell me why this is?

Thanks

You need a X2 with dual sli and a water cooling setup. Some mad neon lights would help too. A case window is essential. If you don't have any of those, you can't do wireless. Sorry, D00d.