DOS Games Discussion

Winger2 · Expert Joined: 14 Sep 2002 Posts: 156

ahh..alright, I let my parents pick out a computer a few months ago..and basically it sucks. It came with 256 mb RAM..which I've since added a 128 stick..so its at least respectable. It runs on a Celeron processor..which I hate, but when I looked at removing it, it looked almost soddered on..is that possible? Also..how do I check which motherboard my computer is using? like..I want to know the specs on it..sorry, I'm just now getting into the "building your own computer" stuff haha

Elign · Moderator Joined: 18 Dec 2004 Posts: 273

For detailed info on the insides/guts of your computer, download SANDRA: http://www.sisoftware.net/

As for if the CPU is soldered on, it shouldn't be. Ever since the 486 era, Intel decided to use ZIF sockets, for easy removal and insertion. I sure hope they didn't solder it on, it would probably be a dumb idea to do so with any CPU nowadays.

DosReaper · Expert Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 103 Location: CA

However, it might be the fan that not soldered on but rather has a heatsink substance on it. There are rumors you can free it then "pop" it off but I highly doubt that.

wadeo999 · Expert Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 104 Location: Australia

yeah i wanna take out my celeron but i think its stuk,

AdamN · Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 12:49 am Post subject:

Elign, compaq and hp soldered em on so people can't remove them and replace them. This due to the fact that it voids the warranty.

Ro@m · Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2005 6:25 pm .