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I am thinking of buying this from tigerdirect. It only cost 170 bucks. But i have a question about the cpu. I want to upgrade to a dual core amd. Can someone tell me if the cpu that is already installed in the pc is soldered on? Because i know name brand pc’s do things so that you cant upgrade and stuff. And can someone give me step by step instructions on how to install the cpu. I know how to set it in the socket and needs to match the am2 socket but do i just socket it in and the pc work or what?

The CPU is not soldered on. That hasn’t happened for years (10+).
You can upgrade the processor, but it needs to be a low wattage (45 – 65w) processor. It only has a 250w power supply, so don’t expect much to be upgraded without upgrading the power supply first.
These are examples that you could use: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010340343%2050001028%201051720996%201050717007%201051519434&name=65%20nm

How to: http://compreviews.about.com/od/tutorials/ss/DIYCPU.htm

2 Responses

1. Glenn Says:
   February 10th, 2010 at 12:35 pm

   These are not very good computers. Spend a little more and get a better one first. I’ve known 4 people who bought these and they all failed the same way within a year. Heat. 4 for 4.
   References :

2. geek-in-training Says:
   February 10th, 2010 at 12:58 pm

   The CPU is not soldered on. That hasn’t happened for years (10+).
   You can upgrade the processor, but it needs to be a low wattage (45 – 65w) processor. It only has a 250w power supply, so don’t expect much to be upgraded without upgrading the power supply first.
   These are examples that you could use: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010340343%2050001028%201051720996%201050717007%201051519434&name=65%20nm

   How to: http://compreviews.about.com/od/tutorials/ss/DIYCPU.htm
   References :

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