Question 1

if you upgrade cpu, you have to upgrade ram speed too.
say 677 to 800 fsb and maybe a bios update.
so chips may not be bad?

Accepted Answer

You don't necessarily have to upgrade the ram, in fact, some motherboards will only allow so much ram. Do a Crucial scan to see how much ram your mobo can hold. As far as a bios update, don't believe it is necessary either, check manufactures website for available updates.

Question 2

does it come with a cpu cooler?

Accepted Answer

no, you have to purchase one, or use the old if you are replacing the processor

Question 3

Will this processor enable me to upgrade to windows 10 as my current processor is unable to complete win10 upgrade?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but this processor is so old that performance would be subpar when running apps because they are more demanding now days. In laymen's terms you'd see lag, freezeups and hitching in apps. It'd be fine for a okish for a media center PC, but expect it to start showing signs of struggle past 720p. Especially when watching Youtube videos.

Question 4

What heatsink fans would be compatible with this processor?

Accepted Answer

As stated in the earlier answer, any copper base. be careful that your choice of cooler is not to tall for your case or interferes with airflow to other components

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