[Area 51]

I have a computer that has a Celeron processor, I would like to know how to change it to let's say a Pentium 4. Is it a simple or complex job?

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depends on the board, if its a newer celeron. also you will need to know what fsb your board supports, socket, several other things. otherwise, the physical part of changing it is rather easy.

[AnthonyJ]

depends on the board, if its a newer celeron. also you will need to know what fsb your board supports, socket, several other things. otherwise, the physical part of changing it is rather easy.

[Tyger]

You really need to get that information from either the board maker or if it's a name brand computer the machine maker. Usually it will be in the manual which is most of the time a PDF. The actual change is usually pretty simple but knowing what processor works is more complicated.

[SuperSam]

Download CPU-Z (here: http://www.cpuid.com.../cpu-z-139.zip) < that's a direct link to the .zip.

Upon running it (I'd give you step by step but I have some problems with my computer which doesn't allow me to run it).

It's pretty straight forward, but just choose to make a .htm dump and upload it as an attachment with your next post. From there we can help you find out what possible upgrade P4s your PC can take.