For those who don't want to go through the hassle of replacing both their motherboard and processor together, as well as a re-installation of the operating system and some software as well, this processor upgrade is a great, simple, and cost-effective solution which will significantly prolong the life of your PC.The AMD Athlon XP processor powers the next generation in computing platforms, delivering extra performance for cutting-edge applications and an extraordinary computing experience. It is designed to meet the computation-intensive requirements of cutting-edge software applications running on high-performance desktop systems. AMD delivers tremendous performance by increasing the amount of work done per clock cycle and improving the operating frequency at the same time. The end result is a processor design that produces a high volume of work done per cycle and high operating frequencies - an optimum combination for compelling application performance. Too, Athlon XP takes advantage of connected digital devices and their content by delivering realistic photos, smooth videos, and rich sound.