Help: Upgrade Prescott CPU to Dual Core?

[weebobster]

Hi all

Is it possible to replace an Intel Pentium 4 Prescott 3.2 GHz (Front Bus Speed 800 MHz & Cache 1024 kB) which is currently sitting in a Sunshine GA-8I915PM mobo with a new dual core CPU? I am trying to figure out the most cost effective way of upgrading my computer.

Big thanxs as usual xoxoxo

Bob

 

[weebobster]

Thanks for the advice

I think Ill stick with the existing mobo for a while longer then and ignore the Dual core upgrade path. My existing chip is a Prescott 3.2Ghz - is it worthwhile upgrading this to a faster Prescott variant? ....and although this is a CPU thread could I indulge and ask if it is worthwhile upgrading my ATI X600 graphics card (i want to run the 24" Dell TFT when I get the pennies) and adding to the two x 512mb memory sticks I have installed? The PC is a plain old home computer that is used to surf, word process, light gaming and internet usage.

Again, I appreciate all advice

Bob xoxoxo

 

[weebobster]

Cheers - great advice and I really appreciate it.

Ill leave both the mobo and cpu well alone. What advice could I have re the graphics card (I would have more money available to spend because im retaining the mobo/cpu so price isnt a limiting factor now!!!). Likewise am i better to beef up the RAM and if so, do I need to bin the existing sticks to upgrade?

Thanks again

Bob

 

[weebobster]

The video card is a ATI Radeon X600 (RV380 Pro) with PCI Express Interface so I'll buy a X1800 XT or similar and hold off on the RAM [may be able to get a 24" Dell sooner than I thought lol!!!]

Thanks for all your kind assistance

cheers, Bob

 

[weebobster]

The X1800 XT looks like an excellent graphics card and seems to represent good value for money and the right way to go regarding my upgrade.

Before I order could somebody double check that this card is compatible with my mobo (GA-8I915PM)?

This is a link to my existing ATI Radeon X600 (RV380 Pro) video card http://support.packardbell.com/uk/item/index.php?i=spec_atirv380pro256tvo&psn=043035220036
thanks again

bob