Buying a new processor (A noob)

CompaqSuckz · Aug 27, 2009, 11:17 PM

Please excuse my noobness since I have never upgraded a computer ;[

So after two years of having this crappy compaq with onboard graphics I decided to upgrade it on a budget, even though the mobo seems to really be limiting my choices right now...;/

I replaced the onboard card with a OC radeon 4650 HD and my god, the difference is great. I can play CoD4 so beautifully ;-;

After researching on how to pick out a CPU, I picked out a 5200+ amd dual core 2.7ghz for my mobo. My mobo is a MCP61PM-HM (Iris). After further research...apparently compaq's bios limit the mobo to only accept up to 4800+ (65watts), so I was stuck buying an OEM 4800+ on ebay. Then after more research apparently people were able to install 5000+ and 5200+ on my motherboard. I don't want to risk it so I will just be buying a 4800+. They are extremely hard to find though...sigh -_-

So if you guys could help me figure this out, or possibly show me somewhere I can buy a 4800+ for a decent prize, that would be great.

Also, most 4800+ I have seen are all OEM, so no fan or heatsink. My question is, would my current fan and heatsink cool it? I have a stock fan and heatsink that came with my 3800+ single core 2.4ghz. It keeps it rather cool. 10-15C idle and 30-35C under load. I don't really want to buy another heatsink+ fan as I need my cash for an upcoming game I want to buy..

Thanks ahead of time.

**kris23** · Aug 28, 2009, 09:40 AM

yup.... current fan and heatsink should do the trick since youre not overclocking.....

just be sure to order some new thermal paste as well
Newegg.com - Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease

look here for directions on applying new thermal paste
http://www.driverheaven.net/articles...d=132&pageid=7

welcome to DH man!

procupine14 · Aug 28, 2009, 10:07 AM

Looks like you are pretty sorted. Keep in mind that if (for some crazy reason. probabpy not since its only a 65W CPU) it doesn't keep it cool enough, a decent cooling solution for a processor like that is generally no more than about $15 including shipping so just keep that in mind for future reference. Especially since you aren't OCing you will be just fine.

Bolletje · Aug 28, 2009, 11:14 AM

You could also look for a 4200+. It's a lot cheaper bit only al little bit slower.

CompaqSuckz · Aug 28, 2009, 12:20 PM

Thanks for the replies, guys. It is good news to hear that

I will probably end up buying some thermal paste to make sure it stays cool.

If you guys could answer one last question. I am now looking at two diff processors. They are exactly the same, except for two things. One is .3 ghz slower and is 90nm, while the other is a bit faster and 65nm. Will there be some compatibility issue with the 90 and 65nm? Or would they both work on my mobo?

Bolletje · Aug 28, 2009, 01:13 PM

Btw, you can upgrade to a better CPU: Supports the following processors:
Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology up to 5600+ (up to 89 watt)

I thought the board had a S939 socket, but it's AM2.

CompaqSuckz · Aug 28, 2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolletje

Btw, you can upgrade to a better CPU: Supports the following processors:
Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology up to 5600+ (up to 89 watt)

I thought the board had a S939 socket, but it's AM2.

Yea, that's what I thought too, but the HP/compaq website says up to 4800+ (65watt). Apparently they limit what CPU's I can use with their BIOS or something?

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...roduct=3552366

And would you know about the 90nm/65nm thing?

Bolletje · Aug 28, 2009, 01:38 PM

Arg, you have the Iris. Hmm :P

CompaqSuckz · Aug 28, 2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bolletje

Arg, you have the Iris. Hmm :P

:[ yea...if I had a better mobo with a few more bucks I could buy a HUGE upgrade..sigh lol

OldBuzzard · Aug 28, 2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CompaqSuckz

... Apparently they limit what CPU's I can use with their BIOS or something? ...

Maybe, and maybe not. The info on that page is probably the ORIGINAL specifications. It's possible that they later released a bios update that would support the faster processors.

I'm runnning a processor on my ASRock MB that didn't even exist when it was first released. If I remember correctly, the fastest CPU it would originally support was the X2 4800+ (which I put in it originally). Now, after a bios update, I'm running a Phenom II X4 940 in it.

It might be worth giving HP/Compaq customer support a call to see if you can run the newer processors on that board with a bios update.

isaak · Aug 29, 2009, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldBuzzard

It might be worth giving HP/Compaq customer support a call to see if you can run the newer processors on that board with a bios update.

I would agree here...Much better to go with the faster processor if you can.

CompaqSuckz · Aug 29, 2009, 03:06 PM

I don't know if you guys have ever contacted HP/compaq technicians but they are horrible.

I called and asked if my motherboard would support and 5200+ AMD dual core, AM2, 65nm processor. They said no and told me my mobo didn't support anything over 4800+.

Later I called and asked if it supported a 4800+ 2.5ghz, AM2 socket, 65nm processor, the guy said yes. I called later to ask if it would run on my BIOS and asked my processor, this "technician" told me that 65nm wouldn't work on my motherboard....<_<;;; The call dropped before I could ask him why I was getting different answers. I called back and got a different "technician" and he told me 65nm would work on my mobo! and that 90nm would not work, even though my AMD 3800+ single core is 90nm...

<_<...................

Oh yea, and he told me not to upgrade my bios because my motherboard could malfunction...apparently people's mobos got messed up after upgrading the bios.

**kris23** · Aug 29, 2009, 08:12 PM

yea.... that does sound pretty horrible..... can you give me your system model? ill do some digging and see what i can find...

CompaqSuckz · Aug 29, 2009, 11:17 PM

You asked for my system model. I am not sure, the model for what so I'll give you the information on everything on my rig.

Model #: SR5110NX
Product #: GC668AA-ABA
Serial #: CNX7241Y4Z
Software Build #: 73NAv3PrA1
Service ID #: 090-807
PCBRAND: Presario

Mobo

MCP61PM-HM (Iris)

Motherboard ID 06/05/2007-MCP61P-6A61KE11C-00

Field Value
South Bridge Properties
South Bridge nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx (MCP61)
Revision A2

Device Description
North Bridge: AMD Hammer DDR2 IMC
South Bridge: nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx (MCP61)

isaak · Aug 29, 2009, 11:26 PM

HP are terrible!

Bought one of those dv9000 laptops, and apparently after about 3 years they all overheat and die. HP has recognised this problem and aren't doing anything about it.

but i dont want to hijack the thread so:

good luck with the tech support...i would keep digging on google (or just leave it to kris

)

CompaqSuckz · Aug 30, 2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isaak

HP are terrible!

Bought one of those dv9000 laptops, and apparently after about 3 years they all overheat and die. HP has recognised this problem and aren't doing anything about it.

but i dont want to hijack the thread so:

good luck with the tech support...i would keep digging on google (or just leave it to kris

)

Yea, they suck :[ Sigh I just want to know what to buy...I need to update soon! Aion in 24 days! >_<

**kris23** · Aug 30, 2009, 01:41 AM

dug all over the place but the most i could find are people using Athlon X2 Brisbane CPUs on the mobo, so i guess you can get the 4800+ Brisbane model......

good luck man

OldBuzzard · Aug 30, 2009, 02:43 PM

Even if the fastest CPU you can use with that MB is the 4800+ Brisbane, you will see a HUGE increase in performance over the 3800+ single core.

I had one of those puppies in this system, and when I replaceded it, I put it in my #1 son's computer that had a 3800+ Brisbane, and he got a very decent increase in performance.

CompaqSuckz also check your PMs.

CompaqSuckz · Aug 30, 2009, 02:49 PM

Well, thanks for the help guys. I ended up ordering a 4200+ 2.2ghz 1MB L2 cache dual core. The only different between the 4800+ and that one was .3ghz... It was about 30 dollars cheaper for about the same performance, so I just went with that. It's 65nm, so it better work >:O

OldBuzzard, yea, I have been reading up on the performance and 4000+ to 4800+ dual cores seem to make 3800+ single core look really bad..lol. I am just upgrading to play AION and future games. It should be enough considering the low system requirements for AION. Also, I don't have any PMs o.o I checked lol

**kris23** · Aug 30, 2009, 03:16 PM

lol i know how you feel man.... ive been on an upgrading roll now.....

i bought a Q9550 and OCed it to 3.6Ghz just so i can stop lagging on crysis.....

a new PSU to handle the additional load

i ordered a couple fans and plan to get 8GB of some 1066+ Mhz DDR2 to see if i can get to 4Ghz

then i will need a new GPU...... hope the upcoming GPUs will be good.....

CompaqSuckz · Aug 30, 2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

lol i know how you feel man.... ive been on an upgrading roll now.....

i bought a Q9550 and OCed it to 3.6Ghz just so i can stop lagging on crysis.....

a new PSU to handle the additional load

i ordered a couple fans and plan to get 8GB of some 1066+ Mhz DDR2 to see if i can get to 4Ghz

then i will need a new GPU...... hope the upcoming GPUs will be good.....

MY budget is really strapped right now :[ A few weeks ago I was running CoD4 on an integrated card and 1 gig of ram on vista...it was hell...just getting that 4650 HD and extra gig of RAM has helped my performance a lot...4650HD isn't the best card in the world but for 50 bucks it isn't half bad =/ What's your GPU?

OldBuzzard · Aug 30, 2009, 03:28 PM

'nother Pm CompaqSuckz

**kris23** · Aug 30, 2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CompaqSuckz

MY budget is really strapped right now :[ A few weeks ago I was running CoD4 on an integrated card and 1 gig of ram on vista...it was hell...just getting that 4650 HD and extra gig of RAM has helped my performance a lot...4650HD isn't the best card in the world but for 50 bucks it isn't half bad =/ What's your GPU?

my GPU is a Superclocked HD 3870..... its only a handful of frames better than what you got..... except yours doesnt get nearly as hot.......

click my System Specs if you want to see the rest....... i also ordered 8GB of low-volt DDR2 1066 just now..... slightly above 50 bucks a set..... great price! so i can finally hit 4GHz

CompaqSuckz · Aug 30, 2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

my GPU is a Superclocked HD 3870..... its only a handful of frames better than what you got..... except yours doesnt get nearly as hot.......

click my System Specs if you want to see the rest....... i also ordered 8GB of low-volt DDR2 1066 just now..... slightly above 50 bucks a set..... great price! so i can finally hit 4GHz

Ahh, ok. I was thinking of getting that card but it was out of my budget. With my 250 watt power supply my choices were extremely limited too. The 4650 uses a small amount of watts and give me great performance. I couldnt ask for anything better, though I will upgrade eventually to something even better!

**kris23** · Aug 30, 2009, 05:39 PM

yea those 4650s and 4670s are better overall than this old 3870......

also, if you like, i can sell you my current 2x2GB DDR2 800 set when my new RAM comes in..... youll feel another large boost in speed going from 2GB to 4GB

CompaqSuckz · Aug 30, 2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

yea those 4650s and 4670s are better overall than this old 3870......

also, if you like, i can sell you my current 2x2GB DDR2 800 set when my new RAM comes in..... youll feel another large boost in speed going from 2GB to 4GB

Well at the moment I'm pretty strapped for cash and have to buy a power supply ASAP =/ So I might not have spending money for a while. I will see what I can do

**kris23** · Aug 30, 2009, 06:30 PM

Newegg.com - PC Power & Cooling Silencer PPCS500 500W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Power Supplies

if you can stuff that into your compaq then youll be set for a looooong time...... and dont buy anything cheaper.... its just not worth it

blibbax · Aug 31, 2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

Newegg.com - PC Power & Cooling Silencer PPCS500 500W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Power Supplies

if you can stuff that into your compaq then youll be set for a looooong time...... and dont buy anything cheaper.... its just not worth it

The lower end Corsairs are well worth a look at around the same price.

**kris23** · Aug 31, 2009, 09:30 AM

corsairs dont have 2 PCI-E connectors tho...... only the higher ones which sucks

procupine14 · Aug 31, 2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isaak

HP are terrible!

Bought one of those dv9000 laptops, and apparently after about 3 years they all overheat and die. HP has recognised this problem and aren't doing anything about it.

but i dont want to hijack the thread so:

good luck with the tech support...i would keep digging on google (or just leave it to kris

)

you know.....my HP overheated and died about 3 months ago (HP dv6000) and they replaced it completely without question. They sent me a box and i threw in the lappy and then they mailed it back for free in a few weeks. Apparantely the nvidia chip in almost every dv6000 produced was faulty and they all had to go back in for replacement boards.

I still hate their company because it took me four hours to get ahold of anyone that knew anything about computers and they apparantely never activated my tech support warranty thing that I bought with the laptop for this specific reason so i had to spend another two hours dealing with that

Aug 28, 2009, 09:40 AM	#2
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,316 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) yup.... current fan and heatsink should do the trick since youre not overclocking..... just be sure to order some new thermal paste as well Newegg.com - Tuniq TX-2 Cooling Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease look here for directions on applying new thermal paste http://www.driverheaven.net/articles...d=132&pageid=7 welcome to DH man! __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 28, 2009, 10:07 AM	#3
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,210 Rep Power: 27 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) Looks like you are pretty sorted. Keep in mind that if (for some crazy reason. probabpy not since its only a 65W CPU) it doesn't keep it cool enough, a decent cooling solution for a processor like that is generally no more than about $15 including shipping so just keep that in mind for future reference. Especially since you aren't OCing you will be just fine. __________________ Laptop: HP dv6000 - Vista Ultimate (32-bit) - AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60(2.0GHz) - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 256MB - 4GB Kingston DDR2 667 - 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive HTPC: Vista Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Athlon 5200+ x2 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 - 250GB Seagate Barracuda - Samsung EcoGreen 1TB - Hauppauge single tuner HD - ASUS Radeon HD4550 512MB - ECS RS485M-M mobo - Creative X-fi soundcard Other PC: Vista Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Athlon 4200+ X2 - 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 - 250GB Seagate Barracuda - XFX 8600GT XXX - DFI Infinity NF570 SLI-M2/G

Aug 28, 2009, 11:14 AM	#4
Bolletje Wannabe jedi master... Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 646 Rep Power: 31 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) You could also look for a 4200+. It's a lot cheaper bit only al little bit slower. __________________ It has come to my attention from sources apart from yourself, that you enjoy the water pokemon mudkip in some manner or form.

Aug 28, 2009, 12:20 PM	#5
CompaqSuckz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) Thanks for the replies, guys. It is good news to hear that I will probably end up buying some thermal paste to make sure it stays cool. If you guys could answer one last question. I am now looking at two diff processors. They are exactly the same, except for two things. One is .3 ghz slower and is 90nm, while the other is a bit faster and 65nm. Will there be some compatibility issue with the 90 and 65nm? Or would they both work on my mobo? Last edited by CompaqSuckz; Aug 28, 2009 at 01:06 PM.

Aug 28, 2009, 01:13 PM	#6
Bolletje Wannabe jedi master... Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 646 Rep Power: 31 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) Btw, you can upgrade to a better CPU: Supports the following processors: Athlon 64 X2 with Dual Core technology up to 5600+ (up to 89 watt) I thought the board had a S939 socket, but it's AM2. __________________ It has come to my attention from sources apart from yourself, that you enjoy the water pokemon mudkip in some manner or form.

Aug 27, 2009, 11:17 PM	#1
CompaqSuckz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Buying a new processor (A noob) Please excuse my noobness since I have never upgraded a computer ;[ So after two years of having this crappy compaq with onboard graphics I decided to upgrade it on a budget, even though the mobo seems to really be limiting my choices right now...;/ I replaced the onboard card with a OC radeon 4650 HD and my god, the difference is great. I can play CoD4 so beautifully ;-; After researching on how to pick out a CPU, I picked out a 5200+ amd dual core 2.7ghz for my mobo. My mobo is a MCP61PM-HM (Iris). After further research...apparently compaq's bios limit the mobo to only accept up to 4800+ (65watts), so I was stuck buying an OEM 4800+ on ebay. Then after more research apparently people were able to install 5000+ and 5200+ on my motherboard. I don't want to risk it so I will just be buying a 4800+. They are extremely hard to find though...sigh -_- So if you guys could help me figure this out, or possibly show me somewhere I can buy a 4800+ for a decent prize, that would be great. Also, most 4800+ I have seen are all OEM, so no fan or heatsink. My question is, would my current fan and heatsink cool it? I have a stock fan and heatsink that came with my 3800+ single core 2.4ghz. It keeps it rather cool. 10-15C idle and 30-35C under load. I don't really want to buy another heatsink+ fan as I need my cash for an upcoming game I want to buy.. Thanks ahead of time.

Aug 28, 2009, 01:38 PM	#8
Bolletje Wannabe jedi master... Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 646 Rep Power: 31 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) Arg, you have the Iris. Hmm :P __________________ It has come to my attention from sources apart from yourself, that you enjoy the water pokemon mudkip in some manner or form.

Aug 29, 2009, 03:06 PM	#12
CompaqSuckz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) I don't know if you guys have ever contacted HP/compaq technicians but they are horrible. I called and asked if my motherboard would support and 5200+ AMD dual core, AM2, 65nm processor. They said no and told me my mobo didn't support anything over 4800+. Later I called and asked if it supported a 4800+ 2.5ghz, AM2 socket, 65nm processor, the guy said yes. I called later to ask if it would run on my BIOS and asked my processor, this "technician" told me that 65nm wouldn't work on my motherboard....<_<;;; The call dropped before I could ask him why I was getting different answers. I called back and got a different "technician" and he told me 65nm would work on my mobo! and that 90nm would not work, even though my AMD 3800+ single core is 90nm... <_<................... Oh yea, and he told me not to upgrade my bios because my motherboard could malfunction...apparently people's mobos got messed up after upgrading the bios.

Aug 29, 2009, 08:12 PM	#13
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,316 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) yea.... that does sound pretty horrible..... can you give me your system model? ill do some digging and see what i can find... __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 29, 2009, 11:17 PM	#14
CompaqSuckz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) You asked for my system model. I am not sure, the model for what so I'll give you the information on everything on my rig. Model #: SR5110NX Product #: GC668AA-ABA Serial #: CNX7241Y4Z Software Build #: 73NAv3PrA1 Service ID #: 090-807 PCBRAND: Presario Mobo MCP61PM-HM (Iris) Motherboard ID 06/05/2007-MCP61P-6A61KE11C-00 Field Value South Bridge Properties South Bridge nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx (MCP61) Revision A2 Device Description North Bridge: AMD Hammer DDR2 IMC South Bridge: nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx (MCP61)

Aug 29, 2009, 11:26 PM	#15
isaak DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 927 Rep Power: 23 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) HP are terrible! Bought one of those dv9000 laptops, and apparently after about 3 years they all overheat and die. HP has recognised this problem and aren't doing anything about it. but i dont want to hijack the thread so: good luck with the tech support...i would keep digging on google (or just leave it to kris ) __________________

Aug 30, 2009, 01:41 AM	#17
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,316 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) dug all over the place but the most i could find are people using Athlon X2 Brisbane CPUs on the mobo, so i guess you can get the 4800+ Brisbane model...... good luck man __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 30, 2009, 02:43 PM	#18
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2,225 Rep Power: 83 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) Even if the fastest CPU you can use with that MB is the 4800+ Brisbane, you will see a HUGE increase in performance over the 3800+ single core. I had one of those puppies in this system, and when I replaceded it, I put it in my #1 son's computer that had a 3800+ Brisbane, and he got a very decent increase in performance. CompaqSuckz also check your PMs. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Aug 30, 2009, 02:49 PM	#19
CompaqSuckz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) Well, thanks for the help guys. I ended up ordering a 4200+ 2.2ghz 1MB L2 cache dual core. The only different between the 4800+ and that one was .3ghz... It was about 30 dollars cheaper for about the same performance, so I just went with that. It's 65nm, so it better work >:O OldBuzzard, yea, I have been reading up on the performance and 4000+ to 4800+ dual cores seem to make 3800+ single core look really bad..lol. I am just upgrading to play AION and future games. It should be enough considering the low system requirements for AION. Also, I don't have any PMs o.o I checked lol

Aug 30, 2009, 03:16 PM	#20
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,316 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) lol i know how you feel man.... ive been on an upgrading roll now..... i bought a Q9550 and OCed it to 3.6Ghz just so i can stop lagging on crysis..... a new PSU to handle the additional load i ordered a couple fans and plan to get 8GB of some 1066+ Mhz DDR2 to see if i can get to 4Ghz then i will need a new GPU...... hope the upcoming GPUs will be good..... __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 30, 2009, 03:28 PM	#22
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek? Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2,225 Rep Power: 83 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) 'nother Pm CompaqSuckz __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Aug 30, 2009, 05:39 PM	#25
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,316 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) yea those 4650s and 4670s are better overall than this old 3870...... also, if you like, i can sell you my current 2x2GB DDR2 800 set when my new RAM comes in..... youll feel another large boost in speed going from 2GB to 4GB __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 30, 2009, 06:30 PM	#27
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,316 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) Newegg.com - PC Power & Cooling Silencer PPCS500 500W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Power Supplies if you can stuff that into your compaq then youll be set for a looooong time...... and dont buy anything cheaper.... its just not worth it __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 31, 2009, 09:30 AM	#29
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,316 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Re: Buying a new processor (A noob) corsairs dont have 2 PCI-E connectors tho...... only the higher ones which sucks __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!