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Old 05-26-2010, 12:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I have just bought a new mainboard namely asrock N68-S skt AM2/AM3 , which processor would be the best one for me to buy ?
Currently I am having amd x2 4800, my system is basically standard onboard gfx/snd 2Gb 800Mhz ram. Just looking for some advice on which processor would be the best to buy, a high speed gaming a faster AMD X2 or a skt AM3 processor ?
I am looking to spend about £50 even maybe go to more for the right one .
Advices are always appreciable.
 
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Old 07-04-2010, 09:29 AM   #2 (permalink)
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For gaming, I would recommend an AMD Phenom II because it is much faster and is highly overclockable.
 
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Old 07-04-2010, 09:35 AM   #3 (permalink)
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If you wanna use your system for gaming, think of getting a decent gpu rather than depending on the onboard gfx. dude it sucks!
 
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Old 07-04-2010, 09:36 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 10-19-2010, 08:21 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: Help on upgrading my CPU
unplug your computer from the power source
-disconnect old cpu(the heatsink has a metallic bracket so use a screwdrive but take care to not damage your mobo)
-connect new cpu
-put between heatsink and cpu some heatconductant paste(i'm not very sure about the name of this paste)Do not use too much!
-connect heatsink to mobo by bracket
-connect cooler to power
 
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Old 10-25-2010, 02:16 AM   #6 (permalink)
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I suggest AMD phenon II and you must buy a GPU if you are a Gamer.
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 09:42 AM   #7 (permalink)
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As your IBM doesn’t specifically state Core 2 Duo, it probably wont support it as IBM wouldn’t have included support in the BIOS.............
 
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Old 12-16-2010, 11:15 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Depending upon what CPU chip you have installed in the computer determines how much speed the computer will increase. For example, if you just upgrade a 486DX to a 486DX2 you will not notice much speed increase.
 
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Good luck, Id rather just buy a new pc.
 
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