I have no clue how to chose a motherboard. I am upgrading my computer, and the next step is a new processor, which, because it it is roughly 3 years old, would require a new motherboard. (Also changing from intel to AMD)
Specs:
4 Gigs RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.94 Ghz (dual core)
GTX 560 ti Hawke
No clue what the motherboard is.
1Tb Harddrive
I am intending on upgrading the CPU from the intel to some sort of 4 or 6 core AMD processor (Haven't picked a model yet). Any help would be welcome, I know I could easily destroy my computer by getting the wrong part(s).
I have no clue how to chose a motherboard. I am upgrading my computer, and the next step is a new processor, which, because it it is roughly 3 years old, would require a new motherboard. (Also changing from intel to AMD)
Specs:
2 Gigs RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.94 Ghz (dual core)
GTX 560 ti Hawke
No clue what the motherboard is.
1Tb Harddrive
I am intending on upgrading the CPU from the intel to some sort of 4 or 6 core AMD processor (Haven't picked a model yet). Any help would be welcome, I know I could easily destroy my computer by getting the wrong part(s).
Why don't you just buy a new processor. It's much less expensive.
Well, again, I have no experiance in this matter, my budget is only around ~150 for the processor, and maybe another 100 for the mobo. I only think I would need a new mobo because of the fact that it is likely that I would go with AMD, due to lower cost and more (albeit, less safe) power.
Well, again, I have no experiance in this matter, my budget is only around ~150 for the processor, and maybe another 100 for the mobo. I only think I would need a new mobo because of the fact that it is likely that I would go with AMD, due to lower cost and more (albeit, less safe) power.
Hmm, in that case, you would be best off with a Phenom x4 (BULLDOZERS AN X6es ARE NEVER WORTH THE MONEY). A mobo like this would be good.
I have no clue how to chose a motherboard. I am upgrading my computer, and the next step is a new processor, which, because it it is roughly 3 years old, would require a new motherboard. (Also changing from intel to AMD)
Specs:
2 Gigs RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.94 Ghz (dual core)
GTX 560 ti Hawke
No clue what the motherboard is.
1Tb Harddrive
I am intending on upgrading the CPU from the intel to some sort of 4 or 6 core AMD processor (Haven't picked a model yet). Any help would be welcome, I know I could easily destroy my computer by getting the wrong part(s).
What socket is the CPU?
How many pins does the RAM have?
Hmm, in that case, you would be best off with a Phenom x4 (BULLDOZERS AN X6es ARE NEVER WORTH THE MONEY). A mobo like this would be good.
I'm assuming you mean US Dollars?
Yes, in Dollars. Also, isn't there some sort of new x8 series coming out soon, perhaps dropping the price of the others? Also, I won't be doing any overclocking with the processor, had some faulty experiences with the GTX 560 in that way.
x8 CPUs? I believe those would be Bulldozers. Bulldozers came out mid-October, and are ****.
Hmm. Horay for not actually checking the dates on random internet posts I read! Also, makes sense. Pretty much all of the top-of-the-line products are either overpriced, likely to destroy themselves, or both.
Hmm. Horay for not actually checking the dates on random internet posts I read! Also, makes sense. Pretty much all of the top-of-the-line products are either overpriced, likely to destroy themselves, or both.
False. Intel Sandy Bridge chips are amazing.
Phenom was amazing a few years ago, and is still great for a budget, but is weaker than Sandy Brige i5s.
What socket is the CPU?
How many pins does the RAM have?
Well This is the CPU
And I do not know how to get the model of the ram. Because of the fact that I bought this computer prebuilt, all I know is the amount, which is 2x 2.0 gb
Well This is the CPU
And I do not know how to get the model of the ram. Because of the fact that I bought this computer prebuilt, all I know is the amount, which is 2x 2.0 gb
Do you know if it is DDR3 or DDR2?
Anyway, you can get RAM for really cheap, if that RAM isn't DDR3, you could cut back a tiny bit on the mobo.
Seeing as the only CPU-hungry thing I will be doing is gaming, I guess extra cores won't be that benefical, although right now it's probably bottlnecking my GPU.
I just checked from the original purchase order, the RAM is
Seeing as the only CPU-hungry thing I will be doing is gaming, I guess extra cores won't be that benefical, although right now it's probably bottlnecking my GPU.
I just checked from the original purchase order, the RAM is
4GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHZ-4X1GB DIM M
DDR2 isn't supported by mobos any more. You may be able to find an old AM3 one that Newegg still stocks that has DDR2, though. Otherwise, you need new RAM too.
Well This is the CPU
And I do not know how to get the model of the ram. Because of the fact that I bought this computer prebuilt, all I know is the amount, which is 2x 2.0 gb
Specs:
4 Gigs RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.94 Ghz (dual core)
GTX 560 ti Hawke
No clue what the motherboard is.
1Tb Harddrive
I am intending on upgrading the CPU from the intel to some sort of 4 or 6 core AMD processor (Haven't picked a model yet). Any help would be welcome, I know I could easily destroy my computer by getting the wrong part(s).
Why don't you just buy a new processor. It's much less expensive.
Hmm, in that case, you would be best off with a Phenom x4 (BULLDOZERS AN X6es ARE NEVER WORTH THE MONEY). A mobo like this would be good.
I'm assuming you mean US Dollars?
What socket is the CPU?
How many pins does the RAM have?
Yes, in Dollars. Also, isn't there some sort of new x8 series coming out soon, perhaps dropping the price of the others? Also, I won't be doing any overclocking with the processor, had some faulty experiences with the GTX 560 in that way.
x8 CPUs? I believe those would be Bulldozers. Bulldozers came out mid-October, and are ****.
Hmm. Horay for not actually checking the dates on random internet posts I read! Also, makes sense. Pretty much all of the top-of-the-line products are either overpriced, likely to destroy themselves, or both.
False. Intel Sandy Bridge chips are amazing.
Phenom was amazing a few years ago, and is still great for a budget, but is weaker than Sandy Brige i5s.
Well This is the CPU
And I do not know how to get the model of the ram. Because of the fact that I bought this computer prebuilt, all I know is the amount, which is 2x 2.0 gb
Do you know if it is DDR3 or DDR2?
Anyway, you can get RAM for really cheap, if that RAM isn't DDR3, you could cut back a tiny bit on the mobo.
I just checked from the original purchase order, the RAM is
4GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHZ-4X1GB DIM M
DDR2 isn't supported by mobos any more. You may be able to find an old AM3 one that Newegg still stocks that has DDR2, though. Otherwise, you need new RAM too.
Give me link to RAM, please.
This Is the RAM. And I guess it wouldn't be too much trouble to buy a seperate 4-6 gigs of ram?
This motherboard might work.
I presume that it has at least two GPU slots? The model I have is dual width.
God, don't get that motherboard. And it isn't compatible with his CPU either.
Thinking about coming a mod to simply not moderate.