Upgrading my CPU, Help needed.

**Preskinn** · July 08, 2007, 12:25 PM

I am currently using a AMD Athlon 64 2.2 Ghz +3700 processor.
I want to upgrade from this to something more powerful, but I don't want to switch to another Motherboard just yet.

Could some of you knowledgeable guys help me with this?

What Processor would you recomend me upgrading to?

I am on a 939 socket and don't want to change MB.
Preferably Dual Core processors as I am looking for as much performance as possible.

Please use THIS LINK and recomend processors available there (you can change the sliders, just keep it for the 939 socket) as these are the ones I might be able to buy.

I would really appreciate your help in this!!

// preskinn

**OTZ** · July 08, 2007, 01:44 PM

Save your money. I don't see much sense in buying another chip for an obsolete board. Once you've saved up enough pennies, go for a new build (CPU/Mobo/RAM).

The 3700 is enough for current games...it might "seem" slow, but it's actually not a bad CPU.

**Preskinn** · July 08, 2007, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by OTZ

Save your money. I don't see much sense in buying another chip for an obsolete board. Once you've saved up enough pennies, go for a new build (CPU/Mobo/RAM).

The 3700 is enough for current games...it might "seem" slow, but it's actually not a bad CPU.

The 3700 works allright, but it somewhat bottlenecks my x1900 in some games.

What do you think aboutOpteron 185 would work?

**mrmouth** · July 08, 2007, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by OTZ

Save your money. I don't see much sense in buying another chip for an obsolete board. Once you've saved up enough pennies, go for a new build (CPU/Mobo/RAM).

The 3700 is enough for current games...it might "seem" slow, but it's actually not a bad CPU.

I completely agree, a new build these days isnt much coin, and the 3700 is a nice cpu. Just overclock the hell out of it. If you really cant afford a new build then drop $30 on cooling. Although I'm sure you can squeeze a lot out of it with stock cooling.

**Preskinn** · July 08, 2007, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by BarnabyJones

I completely agree, a new build these days isnt much coin, and the 3700 is a nice cpu. Just overclock the hell out of it. If you really cant afford a new build then drop $30 on cooling. Although I'm sure you can squeeze a lot out of it with stock cooling.

thanks mate

**Preskinn** · July 08, 2007, 02:35 PM

Starting to think of an upgrad package instead.
Should I go with:

AMD

331906 - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0GHz Socket AM2,2MB, BOXED m/fläkt
313834 - Corsair Value S. PC5300 DDR2 2048MB Kit w/two matched Value Select 1024MB
321975 - MSI K9N SLI-2F, nForce 570 SLI, DDR2, Socket-AM2, 2xGbLAN, ATX, 2xPCI-Ex16
303162 - NN Antistatisk Armlänk 1.8 meter BW-106BL-L4

or

Intel

322929 - MSI P965 NEO-F, P965, Socket-775, ATX, SATAII, GbLAN, DDR2, PCI-Ex16
313834 - Corsair Value S. PC5300 DDR2 2048MB Kit w/two matched Value Select 1024MB
322633 - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz Socket LGA775, 4MB, BOXED m/fläkt
303162 - NN Antistatisk Armlänk 1.8 meter BW-106BL-L4

**PXZyan** · July 08, 2007, 01:57 PM

hey there, do not upgrade to a new CPU with your AMD 939 board...its not worth it as you already have one of the finest CPUs for that mobo.

If I were you..id be looking to buy a nice new CPU, Mobo and RAM for a respectable price.

on a site called Komplett there are plenty of kit deals that you can buy in 1 click. check it out:

https://komplett.ie/k/kl.aspx?bn=10297

I think your Swedish so dont worry! this site also delivers to Sweden.

Have a look around there! you might find something of use to you.

**Preskinn** · July 08, 2007, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by PXZyan

hey there, do not upgrade to a new CPU with your AMD 939 board...its not worth it as you already have one of the finest CPUs for that mobo.

If I were you..id be looking to buy a nice new CPU, Mobo and RAM for a respectable price.

on a site called Komplett there are plenty of kit deals that you can buy in 1 click. check it out:

https://komplett.ie/k/kl.aspx?bn=10297

I think your Swedish so dont worry! this site also delivers to Sweden.

Have a look around there! you might find something of use to you.

Thanks for your thoughts on the subject! Maybe I'll stick with it.

Yea, I regulary buy stuf of komplett. bought my PC from there, and the one before that

**OTZ** · July 08, 2007, 05:15 PM

Definitely Intel nowadays. Wait 3 weeks for the expected price drop and you'll end up saving some money.

**Aristocrat** · July 08, 2007, 06:45 PM

If you can afford a new build, do it.

IF you cant, then a dual core opty will do you fine. I got a 175 and overclocked it to 3ghz and it does the job.