Re: CPU upgrade?

"gmc1" <> wrote in message
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> I have a Compaq Presario S3300NX,1024 MB DDR PC3200 RAM,2-100GB Maxtor
> HD's,AGP NVIDIA GeForce 6200 256 MB video card.
> Today the system would not boot up.When powered on the monitor was
> black and the computer started to beep.I shut it down ,removed the cover
> and checked to make sure the memory and video card were in right.I
> restarted the computer,same result..it started to beep.I shut it down
> again.This time I pressed on the heat sink and cpu. When I powered it up
> this time everything worked fine.If I move the tower or cables the
> screen goes black and the computer shuts down immediately.It will only
> start up again if I press firmly on the heat sink and cpu before pushing
> the power button.Once it starts it works great.
> I think the problem is the cpu...It's a AMD Athlon XP 2600+ 333
> Fsb,Socket A .The motherboard is a MS-6390 manufactured by Micro-Star
> International.
> Would be worthwhile to change the cpu and install a AMD Athlon XP
> 2800+ or 3000+ ? would it make it any faster??both are also 333 Fsb.
> It's an older system but still does what is needed at home.
>
That seems more a physical problem than a 'new CPU' issue.
Is latch for CPU socket latched ?
Did you remove the CPU and reseat it ?

What is bad socket - new CPU would have same issue.
Check physical conditions first.
If reseat and then all ok - then decide if extra $$ is worth incremental
speed