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Few CPU Questions.

ash_91

ash_91

ash_91

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Hi, I am looking to upgrade my computer within the next few weeks but it has been a while so I am slightly out of touch!

Anyway, these are the processors I am looking at:

Intel Pentium Dual Core E2220 2.4GHz 800FSB Socket 775 1MB L2 Cache
Intel Pentium Dual Core E5200 2.5GHz Socket 775 800FSB 2MB Cache

Is there a lot of difference between the two and how would they compare to my current Intel Pentium 531 (3.0Ghz) Socket 775 800Mhz 1MB Cache?

Also what is the cheapest Core"=2Duo available and is it worth waiting and saving up for that instead?

Many thanks, Ash.
 
Hi, thanks for the replys, I haven't decided on a board yet, trying to sort out processor first, budget wise, not a lot really, probably £70 tops, although if it will make a big diference then I could go a bit over.

Many thanks.
 
Quick update, this is the board I am looking to buy:

Asus P5KPL-AM iG31 Socket 775

Will that go okay with the processors and will it overclock ok?
 
Hi thanks for that, I am not particularly serious about overclockin, getting the chip up to 3ghz sound brilliant to me :D

I dont use my pc for games, got a 360 for that, although I do use the pc for the odd hd film now and again, although I have a bluray player so hardly ever use the pc now.

All my pc really gets used for is internet/msn/odd word document etc.

Would the onboard graphics suffice for a while?

What are the benefits of 1000mbps lan?

Many thanks.
 
Hi thanks, I dont really upgrade very often, the only reason for this upgrade really is because my brothers computer needs upgrading so im going to give him this one and get some new bits for myself.

I think the ethernet should be fine, if I find I could do with gigabit in the future I could just get a pci card couldn't I?

Not really bothered about all the latest chip sets etc.

Thanks for your help, think I have my mind made up now.
 
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