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Gateway FX542XT Cpu
The speed of your unit has a lot to do witht the speed and type of CPU in your desktop. Your Gateway FX542XT CPU is the main piece of hardware that processes information that the software uses. You should make sure you are going to replace a bad piece of hardware that is actually bad, as processors rarely go bad. While replacing the CPU in your Gateway system, do some research as to how to do it properly so as to not damage the new CPU. Installing a new CPU can be a daunting task for anyone to do themselves, as there are a plethora of things that could possibly happen that would render the new CPU useless.
Indications of a faulty primary CPU
- The system throws a lot of error screens
- The processor is unable to pass a simple stress test
- System refuses to boot up when you push the power button
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