Hey hope this is the right section to post this in, if not please forgive me BUT my friend just gave me a Compaq Presario 1200 XL300 because they werent using it anymore so I figured I would see if I could do something with it.. Well I justordered a stick of 256 ram for 35 bucks. not bad and Im looking to upgrade the CPU. I went to PowerLeap.com and found the config for this notebook here it is...
CPU INFORMATION
================
Number of CPU ------------------ 1
Manufacturer ------------------- GenuineIntel
Processor (brand ID) ----------- Intel Celeron (1)
Code Name ---------------------- Coppermine
Package ------------------------ Socket 370 FC-PGA
Family ------------------------- 6
Model -------------------------- 8
Stepping ----------------------- 3
Core Revision ------------------ cB0
Extended Family/Model ---------- 0/0
Technology --------------------- 0.18µ
Microcode Revision ------------- 14
Specification ------------------ Intel Celeron 600MHz
Instructions ------------------- MMX, SSE
CPU Speed ---------------------- 597.8MHz
Clock Multiplier --------------- 9.0x
Front Side Bus ----------------- 66.4MHz
Bus Speed ---------------------- 66.4MHz
L1 Data cache ------------------ 16Kb
L1 Code cache ------------------ 16Kb
L2 cache ----------------------- 128Kb
MAINBOARD INFORMATION
======================
Manufacturer ------------------- Compaq
Model (revision) --------------- 06B8h (Rev.A)
Chipset (revision)-------------- VIA 601 (5)
Southbridge -------------------- VIA VT82C686
BIOS Brand --------------------- Phoenix Technologies LTD
BIOS Version ------------------- 4.06
BIOS Date ---------------------- 08/16/2000
Display adapter Manufacturer --- 1023
Model (revision) --------------- 8520 (6A)
MEMORY INFORMATION
===================
Type --------------------------- Unknown
Size --------------------------- 56Mb
SYSTEM INFORMATION
===================
Operating System --------------- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
System Brand ------------------- Compaq
System Model ------------------- Presario notebook 1200 XL300
Comments -----------------------
Now they told me to go with some package deal called "PL-370/T upgrade, which will currently take your system's CPU up to 1.4 GHz, using an Intel "Tualatin" Celeron with 256 of L2 cache" it costs 149.00 But now I did a search on price watch.com and found a 1.4 GHz Celeron Tualatin for 49.00... So I am wondering which I should go with.... why spend the extra hundred?? but they say that the "kit" comes with
"The PL-370/T? is a patented CPU upgrade solution that meets 100% of Intel's official power and signal requirements for the "Tualatin" Pentium-III and Celeron processors, even when used in non- "Tualatin"- compatible motherboards. Our exclusive on-board GTL (Gunning Transistor Logic) conversion circuitry assures that the processor is never run out of specification. The PL-370/T gives you direct control over the processor core voltage and FSB bus-speed selection. We include your choice of Pentium-III or Celeron "Tualatin" processor, and the total upgrade package is covered by our 3-year warranty."
now will I be able to adjust the voltage on the mobo or do I need this kit? Also will my BIOS be able to handle this chip... or is there a better chip out there like a pentium 3 or something.. Thanks for anyone who can shed some light on this situation for me...
CPU INFORMATION
================
Number of CPU ------------------ 1
Manufacturer ------------------- GenuineIntel
Processor (brand ID) ----------- Intel Celeron (1)
Code Name ---------------------- Coppermine
Package ------------------------ Socket 370 FC-PGA
Family ------------------------- 6
Model -------------------------- 8
Stepping ----------------------- 3
Core Revision ------------------ cB0
Extended Family/Model ---------- 0/0
Technology --------------------- 0.18µ
Microcode Revision ------------- 14
Specification ------------------ Intel Celeron 600MHz
Instructions ------------------- MMX, SSE
CPU Speed ---------------------- 597.8MHz
Clock Multiplier --------------- 9.0x
Front Side Bus ----------------- 66.4MHz
Bus Speed ---------------------- 66.4MHz
L1 Data cache ------------------ 16Kb
L1 Code cache ------------------ 16Kb
L2 cache ----------------------- 128Kb
MAINBOARD INFORMATION
======================
Manufacturer ------------------- Compaq
Model (revision) --------------- 06B8h (Rev.A)
Chipset (revision)-------------- VIA 601 (5)
Southbridge -------------------- VIA VT82C686
BIOS Brand --------------------- Phoenix Technologies LTD
BIOS Version ------------------- 4.06
BIOS Date ---------------------- 08/16/2000
Display adapter Manufacturer --- 1023
Model (revision) --------------- 8520 (6A)
MEMORY INFORMATION
===================
Type --------------------------- Unknown
Size --------------------------- 56Mb
SYSTEM INFORMATION
===================
Operating System --------------- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
System Brand ------------------- Compaq
System Model ------------------- Presario notebook 1200 XL300
Comments -----------------------
Now they told me to go with some package deal called "PL-370/T upgrade, which will currently take your system's CPU up to 1.4 GHz, using an Intel "Tualatin" Celeron with 256 of L2 cache" it costs 149.00 But now I did a search on price watch.com and found a 1.4 GHz Celeron Tualatin for 49.00... So I am wondering which I should go with.... why spend the extra hundred?? but they say that the "kit" comes with
"The PL-370/T? is a patented CPU upgrade solution that meets 100% of Intel's official power and signal requirements for the "Tualatin" Pentium-III and Celeron processors, even when used in non- "Tualatin"- compatible motherboards. Our exclusive on-board GTL (Gunning Transistor Logic) conversion circuitry assures that the processor is never run out of specification. The PL-370/T gives you direct control over the processor core voltage and FSB bus-speed selection. We include your choice of Pentium-III or Celeron "Tualatin" processor, and the total upgrade package is covered by our 3-year warranty."
now will I be able to adjust the voltage on the mobo or do I need this kit? Also will my BIOS be able to handle this chip... or is there a better chip out there like a pentium 3 or something.. Thanks for anyone who can shed some light on this situation for me...
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