I'm a complete novice so please be kind! I want to replace the processor in my old and cheap PC in order for my son to play his new game.
Bear in mind I'm on a tight budget and need to try upgrading if possible before having to buy a new PC.
I have an emachines 330 - 1.0GHz, 256MB, 128KB, 100MHz Sysem Bus, 20GB Hard Drive. I apparently need a 1.3GHz processor. Will one work with my machine and could a novice INSTALL one?
I have changed the video card and increased the memory, but that's all of my experience so far!
Any suggestions will be gratefully received. :-/Check with eMachines on their website or by e-mail to SEE what the maximum CPU that motherboard could take.

You can DOWNLOAD Everest for free and run it to see what the motherboard specs are, but since it was an OEM by some big name maker there may be other restrictions.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.htmlMake sure that it is just a 1.3GHz processor that you need.
Post what game it is your son wishes to play so you can be certain of what upgrades you will need, if it's a new game you will have to upgrade far more than just the processor.
Like you said, it is an old and cheap PC, good idea to double check first.Thankyou for the suggestions.
The game, incidentally, is Lord of the Rings, Battle for Middle Earth.If you're thinking about a 1.3 gig. Celeron that might not be PARTICULARLY helpful. What processor is in there?

Also keep in mind that minimum requirements do not indicate good PERFORMANCE. What about the requirements for the graphics card? Just as important.