New cpu

I have a Compaq presario SR1000 Product: SR1519UK and am interested in putting some video files i have onto dvd. To do this i am attempting to convert them into wmv file format. However this takes a very long time and takes up all my single core processors power it also makes it run quite hot. So i am looking to upgrade my cpu to atleast a dual core to speed things up and cool things down.

Can any body tell me if my mobo can handle any other cpu's??

 

Hi .. what size is your CPU and how much memory do you have ?? Also what software are you using to convert your DVD's .. Some of these converters are CPU hoggers others are not. Reviews I have read so far on your mobo appears that you will be governed to a single core CPU. Below is a link which shows the computers specifications.................

http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/hp-compaq-presario-sr1000/1707-3118_7-30912990.html#cnetReview

 

Given it's a socket 939, the amount of "upgrading" is severely limited. Using plodr's specs posted above, AMD no longer makes socket 939 CPUs - you'd have to take a chance finding one used on eBay. Another issue is memory speed & capacity. Can the board support 4GB?(this is what you'll need for heavy video editing). What is the current memory speed? If it's DDR 400 or DDR2 533, it'll still give disappointing performance if trying to edit large files.

If you can afford it, here's a recipie for a system that will easily handle video editing:

* AMD AM3 840 Quad-Core CPU ($100 or less)
* Motherboard ($70)
* Video Card ($55)
* 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz Memory ($27 for 4GB - this is not a typo )
* DVD+RW Drive ($21)
* [URL="http://http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185]1TB HDD [/URL]($60)
* New case (whatever you like - it's doubtful your old case's wiring and backplane will support a new motherboard).
* Decent Power Supply, 400 watt minimum (about $35)
* A new copy of Windows 7 (about $100)

 

A dualie in there is like night and day for video editing! As to amount of RAM, I only had 1gig with an x2 3800+ and the video took some 2.5 hrs., perfectly fine by me as my machine became usable after the Venice 3000+ was dumped.

 

Thanks guys the files im converting are only small files from my camcorder. 5 mins long at most. I am using the program that came with my camcorder. Im at work at the min so will post more info on that when i get home

 

Apologies if I sent you in the wrong direction and have just spent a half a hour on HP site and can find no reference to your model presario SR1000 SR1519UK where did you find it plodr ???/

 

-> Toke
try http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00433467&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

ignore the SR1000 - that's just the series of computers - contains about 20 models, focus on the SR1519UK bit

(it took me a few minutes to find this, you should try searching for info on my pc, that would hours, HP have deleted most of it and the links to it !)

Dumb_Question
20.September.2011

Compaq Presario S5160UK (celeron 2.7 GHz) MSI MS-6577 v2.1 XP/SP3

 

Thanks for putting me out of my misery ... so thejohnson10 can certainly go for a dual core.. there is a few on ebay 939 pin

 

Cheers guys, i will start looking into it

 

Had a look about for the amd athlon64 x2 socket 939 on ebay and amazon. Id rather buy new but im struggling to find. Could anyone tell me the bast place to look? I would go second hand if a trustworthy place could be recommended? Thanks in advance:confused

 

There are 939 socket CPUs here.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=&q=...gc.r_pw.&fp=e3902303e0b1de84&biw=1664&bih=811

 

The program im using to convert my video files is Samsung intelli studio which came with my camcorder

 

''IF'' you could find a new one it would be extremely expensive... and buying a used one no matter where you purchase Used is Used and you have to rely on the Exact wording of the add thus if you do have an issue with it you have the legal right to return it. I have bought over the years from Ebay several and to date all have been OK.. a decent size is an AMD 4200x2 939 which are reasonably priced. The conversion software I use is VSO ConvertXto DVD which is not a CPU Hogger.

 

Yeah i picked up on the price problem rolleyeslol. It will have to be second hand then. Was just a bit worried about it. Thanks for the advice, will post again as soon as i have made a decision

 

Ok so i have found 2 i like the look off, both are second hand.
One is a amd athlon64 x2 3800+ @ £30
the other is an amd athlon64 x2 4200 @ £40
Any advice on which would be best would be gratefully recieved.

Also ive been told it would probably be best to replace my heatsink aswell. Would this be advisable? Also any ideas on which one would be best please!!!

 

I had the 3880+ and loved it. As to the heatsink, I reused my original that came with my Venice 3000+ with no ill effects. I'll check the TDP for your Athlon.

EDIT: Your old one is 51W vs 89W for the new one. That's warrants a new HS/F. I guess I was lucky.

 

This or equiv is fine. I don't know UK vendours. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103075 Since they're second hand, they may still be dirty with old thermal compound. Here's a decent how-to video. You don't need a strap, just touch the case metal before touching the CPU.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrHlmYjsstM

 

Thanks for the advice. Its a big help. Will post when ive decided which way to go. Thanks again!!!!

 

Ok well going back to an old part of the thread. Ive converted some files to wmv so i can use windows dvd maker. All works fine however it will only let me put 18 clips on it. Is this normal or am i doing anything wrong?

 

Yeah it said there was only 31 mins out of 150 on the dvd. If i can only get that much on a disks id need a hundred. Any ideas on how i can get more on a dvd?

 

Not sure if this will solve the problem, but check the "help" files or online documentation for the software. If you are using a free/trial/evaluation copy of the software, it may have limits on the amount of data per DVD -- limits that will go away if you purchase the full version of the software.

 

As far as i know its t full version but i will look into it. Any ideas or advice on the best program 4 my needs would be gratefully recieved. Im trying to put video clips from my camcorder into a dvd