I was thinking about upgrading my intel 2.8 processor to a 3.2 or into an amd processor. I use my pc for different types of media such as gaming, music and video files. Which one should I get?
First off you can't "upgrade to an AMD" by just getting the chip you have to get a different mobo and sometimes RAM. And then you need to make sure the 3.2 is compatible with your mobo. So post your motherboard make and model and we can tell you what chips are compatible.
yep. and just for the book. id choose AMD over Intel any day, im sure with just about 10000 other Afterdawners here as well.
# Processor: * Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron up to 3.06GHz+ * Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology * New power design supports up to 3.06GHz CPU speeds and above no 3.2 for you. you're going to need a new mobo for a faster intel or a new amd.
Well I use computer for various things. When I get into my gaming mode, I play mostly RTS games. Im not a real big gamer but I do get play games. Currently I have a Ati X850 2g of memory, and three hdd with a total of 400 gigs. I just need an opinion on which one may be better for me since I multi-task on my computer. Some people suggest intel and some say AMD since I game a little bit. I went to ASUS.com but I am not sure on which one to get. Thanks!
really, it's up to you. i'm an AMD guy, personally; i just like the way they run. once you decide, we can find you a mobo.
I tell you what just guide me to good ones regardless if it's intel or amd. I can then based my decsion on the ones you show me. I don't want anything too expensive and I need something that is agp compatiable when it comes to graphics card. I have an Ati X850 and I just don't want to buy another one. I know alot of mobos are coming out pci compatiable.
i think asus has some boards that have both agp & pci/e slots on them as i was trying to get 1 for a customer this past summer.
I was looking at this mobo. K8V-X SE AMD Athlon 64 Processor - VIA K8T800 - 800 MHz HyperTransport - AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology - AGP 8X - Serial ATA Specifications Genuine Windows is authentic Windows software that is properly licensed and legally installed. Learn more about the special benefits reserved for genuine Windows customers by visiting www.microsoft.com/Genuine CPU One 754-pin socket supports AMD Sempron CPU or Athlon 64 processor Front Side Bus 800MHz Chipset VIA K8T800 VIA VT8237R Memory 2 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB un-buffered and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700 / PC2100 DDR SDRAM memory Expansion Slots 1 x AGP 8X 4x PCI Storage/RAID South Bridge 2 x ATA133 2 x SATA, RAID0, RAID1 Audio ADI AD1888, 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface LAN Realtek 8201CL D version USB 8 USB2.0 ports Special Features AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology ASUS MyLogo ASUS C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash Support S/PDIF out interface ASUS CrashFree2 BIOS ASUS Instant Music(Lite) Overclocking Features ASUS JumperFree Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio SFS(Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Back Panel I/O Ports 1xSerial 4xUSB 1xParallel 1xRJ45 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1x Audio I/O 1x SPDIF OUT Internal I/O Connectors 2x USB2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 20-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector CPU /chassis fan connectors CD/ AUX audio in SPDIF_OUT connector BIOS 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI,DMI,PnP. ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS Mylogo, SM BIOS 2.3, Crash-Free BIOS2 Industrial Standard PCI 2.2, USB2.0 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME Support CD drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus software (OEM Version) Accessories User's manual UltraDMA cable FDD cable IDE cable SATA cables I/O shield Form Factor ATX 12"*7.6" (30.5cm*24.5cm)
I dont remember if ASUS did a AGP/PCI-E MB for AMD. I did find this one by ASRock http://www.supergooddeal.com/ASRock_939DUAL_VSTA_Socket_939_ULi_M1695_AGP_PCIE_p/mb-939vsta.htm Here is ECS's http://www.ibuildcomputer.com/cgi-bin/szc.cgi/st_prod.html?p_partnum=ZMA100019464&p_vlt=L I did find this ASUS one, but its only for 775 Intel processors http://www.atxcases.com/item.asp?referid=162164&id=3868
