[Glitch]

How would I go about seeing what processors my computer will hold. I would like to upgrade the one I got now which is just an Intel pentium 4 2.66Ghz. Also, is it possible to switch brand chips or is a motherboard brand specific. I would like to use an AMD if I could.

[CG Man]

For an AMD Processor you need a motherboard with an AMD socket. AMD does a few types of processors to work on a few types of AMD motherboard sockets. I've no Idea what Intel processor you can upgrade too I only build AMD processor computers.

If you want the fastest processor out there best choice is the Intel Core 2 it's the first Intel processor to beat the best AMD processors. The Intel site should tell you which socket you need. Bare in mind you get more computing power per pund with AMD.

Choose a Processor then choose which motherboard you have to buy.
Or find out which socket your computer is and choose an Intel processor that works with it.

Bare in mind the dual core processors may need a motherboard bios update. Dual core processors are a waste of cash for 95% of software and games as most are programed to use one processor core only.