going from a X3800 x2 to a E2200

[Ace Modder]

Would I see much of a performance increase?

My 3800 is running at 2.25Ghz currently.

also have 2GB DDR2 RAM currently running at 281Mhz using 5.5.5.15 settings (cheap RAM)

My GFX card is a 2900XT 512MB running at stock.

My mobo is an Asus M2N4-SLI with a FSB of 225Mhz

 

[easyrider]

Depends on how far you would push the E2200

You will need new mobo and ram

 

[Ace Modder]

aye, I know that, my main problem with my current setup is the crappy RAM and mobo. hence only a 225mhz increase currently.

 

[easyrider]

E2200 will do 3ghz with ease.

Worth the upgrade

 

[slowrunner]

Any half-decent DDR2-800 RAM and a P35 based motherboard shuld see you right, Shouldn't need to spend more than £150 on all three items.

 

[krooton]

I went from a X2 3800+ @ 2.7Ghz to a E2160 @ 3Ghz and the speed increase certainly noticable

 

[Minstadave]

Can't you just put your current RAM on a divider and push your 3800 higher? Or is the mobo limiting you?

 

[Ace Modder]

it is the RAM which is limiting me, and I want to go with Intel anyway.

I have only been playing wow for the past 2-3 yrs. I now have quit wow, and decided to play new games, so I want a better system. So want to upgrade.

I never pushed my Overclock really as I didn't need it for wow

 

[Cob]

The E2200 has a x11 multi, so even cheap PC5300 memory won't hold back its overclock.