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Answer» I have a few querys about me upgrading my computer. I am going to be getting a new Asus motherboard, and I am not sure what processor to get. At the moment I have a Amd sempron 2800+, will I be able to install this in my new motherboard? I think it only supports amd athlon or sempron, does this mean I cant get a pentium 4 processor? Also, if i do get a new processor, Do I have to buy the heat sync seperately or does it come with the processor? (I am worried about installing a heat sinc then going wrong) I have a few querys about me upgrading my computer. I am going to be getting a new Asus motherboard, and I am not sure what processor to get. At the moment I have a Amd sempron 2800+, will I be able to install this in my new motherboard? I think it only supports amd athlon or sempron, does this mean I cant get a pentium 4 processor? Also, if i do get a new processor, Do I have to buy the heat sync seperately or does it come with the processor? (I am worried about installing a heat sinc then going wrong) If the motherboard takes an AMD it can NEVER take an Intel ANYTHING. As to which processor, that depends exclusively on the motherboard. Check the manual or the manufacturer's web site. A heat sink/fan comes with a retail, boxed version of a CPU, not with an OEM product. Read the description carefully. Quote One last thing , Im getting a new motherboard to support my new Nvidia geforce 7950 and I was wondering what would be the best system spects to runs this on? like the processor speed, power supply, and RAM. If this is an AGP card you need an AGP slot on the motherboard. Choose a name brand power supply and wattage at or above 400w. The current on the 12V rail is the important factor. If you do not spend at least $50 on just the PSU, you can rest assured it is mediocre and ALL of your other components are at risk. That is not the place to save a few $$$. Processor and RAM depend on your purposes for the machine which you did not state. We will await your next post to enlighten us.Well, I was told in a previous post that I NEEDED high system specs to run something as powerful as the nvidia 7950. The motherboard I am getting is the Asus A8N32-SLi Deluxe nForce4 which I hope it suitable. What sort of power supply do I need to run the nvidia 7950? Because at the moment I have an 450w power supply which I hope will work for the graphics card because I dont want to purchase another one. I am confused about Amd processors as I have only dealt with intel and I am trying to find a reasonably priced processor for my new motherbaord, some of the one I have seen are quite slow at 2.4 ghz and highly priced. I want one at least above 3 ghz priced from £70 to a £100Processor speed is not a good indication of usability anymore. Even Intel has seen the light and gone for more innovative style rather than brute horsepower. You can go to the AMD site and learn a lot about their new processors. Intel is of course not an option with that board. What is the MAKE of your PSU. 450w by itself is meaningless. An "el cheapo" PSU could have less than stellar results and be detrimental to the health of your components. From what it says On my psu, it is made by win power and the model is atx 450. It has an output of 12v+. That is all it says unless I have overlooked something.So is this it? http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=165&products_id=1978Yes, that APPEARS to be the one in my computer. So what do you think? Probably usable. I wouldn't rush out and get one, but since you already have it....ok, now one last query. Im thinking of getting the AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (64-Bit) CPU , would you consider this fast? if not, then what other model (amd athlon) should i get? I am willing to spend a little higher Quote ok, now one last query. Im thinking of getting the AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (64-Bit) CPU , would you consider this fast? if not, then what other model (amd athlon) should i get? I am willing to spend a little higher AMD Athlon 4200+ X2 64-Bit, AMD Athlon FX-60. It depens on what socket u have, but a dual core is a must. Quote ok, now one last query. Im thinking of getting the AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (64-Bit) CPU , would you consider this fast? if not, then what other model (amd athlon) should i get? I am willing to spend a little higher The prices have dropped in the last few weeks and I would think a 3500 is the same price. You may find other bargains as well. www.newegg.comQuote Quote<snip> Umm....the FX-60 is only a single core...It's just really fast. |
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