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Answer» These are my current Hardware specs:
I use Photoshop and some new games. and it's HARD to use the pc at all. The CPU is at 100% from the start to the end. I thought of migrating to AMD because there are 6-core processors at cheap rates. Intel is pretty expensive. I saw a processor with 6 cores and I know that I have to buy a new motherboard.(AM3) Is that all? If I'm upgrading to an AMD, should I CHANGE all my RAM/GPU/HDD and other components too? And is it really profitable to upgrade to an AMD instead of a Intel quad core ?Personaly I would stay with Intel as you can get a good CPU for your MOBO see here for compatible CPUs http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3500 Also I would think about up-grading your ram to at least DDR2 800, see here for compatibility http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList/Memory/motherboard_memory_ga-g41m-es2l.pdfWell, thank you for your reply. But it's not quite what I wanted as an answer. I wanted to know about transferring to AMD and it's compatibility with the current parts am havingQuote from: thezanny on December 08, 2011, 01:55:12 AM The CPU is at 100% from the start to the end. Where are you seeing this? Task manager? What operating system are you using? What virus protection apps do you have installed?yes, Task Manager. I use Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 and I use Eset Smart Security 5 If you switch to an AMD processor, you're also looking at a new motherboard, probably new RAM too. Your HDD, Graphics, DVD drives, case, power supply - you should be able to keep them without issue. I would check Newegg.com or somewhere similar for a combo deal. Sometimes they pair motherboard/processors together so you don't have to guess. DDR3 RAM is also on newer motherboards, and that does run very nicely. I have a GT240 - and that seems to still work pretty well. When I upgraded my motherboard and processor/RAM, I did NOTICE a much better performance with that card. A lot less lag and smoother transition. You can get an AMD board and still use Nvidia fine. The upgrade would probably cost you around $200-250 depending on what you go with.Like JJ 3000 said, you need to find out what is making your system perform so poorly. Before you spend a lot of money, do some diagnostics to find out if your OS has a virus nor has a bad file system.I did a Full Scan with Eset, latest updates. No viruses found. In task manager, what application/process is using the most CPU? definately something is running { i had similar 100% cpu usage and it was a cell phone software } that is taking too much cpu time. before upgrading { and possibly have same problem } let the guys help you find out why your cpu is so busy. i don't know win7 , so not much help from me but i do know hardware and your problem sounds like software. |
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