CPU Upgrade (AMD)

[X_Inferno_Uk_X]

Hi im looking to upgrade my AMD 3800+ 2.4GHz AM2 processor to another AMD processor this is because i don't want to spend more on a new motherboard for a small perfornace increase of an intel chip i was just wondering what should i go for. thank you

 

[MeatLoaf]

Well if youve got single core 3800+ then id prob go for a 4600+ X2 otherwise id stay as you are. But for the cost of the 4600+ you could get an E6300 and a cheapo conroe Mobo

 

[squiffy]

Fastest dual core AM2? although your 2.4ghz is pretty fast, unless you do heavy multi-tasking you won't notice difference with a dual core CPU.

Increase in RAM or additional hard disc will be performance increase too (if doing two heavy HD I/O processes, use one disc per process) ie compressing a dvd and reading in another dvd image.

 

[WildgooseUK]

Check this out
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17681470

Sorry!you are using the AM2 Socket.this link is for my 939 Socket.

 

[X_Inferno_Uk_X]

i am using an AM2 socket i dont really want a new mobo and an itel processor, the rest of the pc parts are:
2gig 800HMz RAM Ultra Low Lantency
10,000rpm 74gig 16mb cache raptor
BFG 7950 GT
i think thats all you need to know, ask if you need anymore info

 

[Tombo]

small perfornace increase of an intel chip

 

[X_Inferno_Uk_X]

yer..that was helpfull

 

[X_Inferno_Uk_X]

will buying more RAM effect my performance or can i not fit more ram into my pc

 

[squiffy]

Your system has plenty of RAM, fast hard drive, decent graphics. So in your case a dual core is the only suitable upgrade. But it's only worth it if you do heavy CPU multi-tasking at the same time, ie encoding music and playing a game.

 

[X_Inferno_Uk_X]

i play games and run msn and im currently running windows vista which uses a lot of resources and i download all at the same time, would this all be slow as i am lacking a goood cpu?

 

[X_Inferno_Uk_X]

so..anyone?