compaq sucks wonk.
I went to get my processor but when they booted my PC there it said unsupported CPU. I have to get a compaq certified one what the fuck!
compaq sucks wonk.
The last time I saw something made by them, it looked like it was from the 80's. 
Also, if they can boot your PC up on one of their processors and get to the point where it says it's unsupported, they are bullshitting you. It's obviously working if text is being written to the screen.
Also, if they can boot your PC up on one of their processors and get to the point where it says it's unsupported, they are bullshitting you. It's obviously working if text is being written to the screen.
all it would do was say that then turn off. can someone get me the site I googled like 10 times and theres not a thing where they sell comphags " certified" processors.
i also have a compaq laptop and i hate it. compaq is not good brand in my oppion
Originally Posted by Taggers
i also have a compaq laptop and i hate it. compaq is not good brand in my oppion
They're like a decade outdated now guys, I think the last stuff they made were in before 2005 or something, though they've merged with HP that's why you don't see their name anymore.
Originally Posted by Jabuuty671
It WAS a good brand during it's time.
They're like a decade outdated now guys, I think the last stuff they made were in before 2005 or something, though they've merged with HP that's why you don't see their name anymore.
Originally Posted by Jabuuty671
It WAS a good brand during it's time.
They're like a decade outdated now guys, I think the last stuff they made were in before 2005 or something, though they've merged with HP that's why you don't see their name anymore.
Originally Posted by Donnuh
@Jabuuty671 I was told I would have to buy a compaq certified AMD processor? And I dont see where to find and I did googles..
I'm not sure I understand your issue here...
Are you (personally) installing a new CPU into your Compaq desktop? Or, are you bringing it to a repair shop/store to replace the CPU?
Are you (personally) installing a new CPU into your Compaq desktop? Or, are you bringing it to a repair shop/store to replace the CPU?
Originally Posted by technix1
I'm not sure I understand your issue here...
Are you (personally) installing a new CPU into your Compaq desktop? Or, are you bringing it to a repair shop/store to replace the CPU?
Are you (personally) installing a new CPU into your Compaq desktop? Or, are you bringing it to a repair shop/store to replace the CPU?
Originally Posted by Donnuh
bring it to a shop and then they say a error comes up saying not compatible with compaq. then we googled and it said you have to get a processor ordered from compaq/ hp
What motherboard and new CPU are you using? If you're using a CPU that your motherboard cannot support, then you will either have to replace the motherboard or replace the CPU.
If it's supposed to be supported then try resetting/clearing your CMOS. If you don't know how to, a simple google search will yield many tutorials. If that doesn't work, make sure your BIOS is the latest version available.
IMO, most pre-built PCs suck. Manufacturers will skimp and buy the cheapest parts whenever they can. They also like designing proprietary components which make things a headache when trying to upgrade your PC.
they charge 170 to put in a MOBO and 30 for a cpu and then they had a deal for both for 100$ so i wasnt looking to walk out spending 300. $
Once again, IF IT CAN WRITE TEXT TO THE SCREEN, IT IS COMPATIBLE.
They are bullshitting you. Just go buy a new computer.
They are bullshitting you. Just go buy a new computer.
Originally Posted by Jabuuty671
You really need to just get a new computer if you're still running Compaq and plan on playing Combat Arms, shouldn't waste little cash on a Compaq AMD processor because you'd need to know how to install a processor and take apart your casing without fucking it up and killing all the spiders in it.
Originally Posted by Disturbed
Once again, IF IT CAN WRITE TEXT TO THE SCREEN, IT IS COMPATIBLE.
They are bullshitting you.
They are bullshitting you.
Update the bios. Happen to me on my ASUS motherboard putting in a quad core.
Says Unsupported CPU but booted up normal. Windows 7 picked it up but not the bios.
Update your Bios simple Fix.
Says Unsupported CPU but booted up normal. Windows 7 picked it up but not the bios.
Update your Bios simple Fix.