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07-21-2005, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
bartthecartoon True Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 108	Is it possible to add a second processor to a normal motherboard? I have a new emachines computer, but its not great so I'm looking for ways to upgrade it. I have an old Dell PC that I no longer use. Both computers have Intel Celeron processors, and I was wondering if there was any way that I could add my old processor to my new motherboard?

07-21-2005, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
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NO.

If you're that desperate, just get a new processor.

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Originally posted by macdude425
NO.

If you're that desperate, just get a new processor.

If I bought a new processor, I would probably also have to upgrade my motherboard and RAM.

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07-21-2005, 10:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Counter-Strike Monster Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,107	No, but if you want the power of 2 processors, get a dual core __________________ <img src=\"http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5743/sig9cd1.gif\" border=\"0\"> Check out www.advancedgeeks.com Great new forum!

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