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August 8th, 2006, 02:02 AM
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Okay i have a Gateway GT4016 and it has a AMD3700+ and i was wondering if i could put a say X2 3800 or something along those lines in it.
if i could would it be worth it cuase i can't afford a total system make over so suggesting a new system or anything that would take more than 250 would kinda just be over my limit.
thanks.
also game, and listen to music
watch movies on my tv from my card while surfing the web so would it help much.
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August 8th, 2006, 02:16 AM
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why not you give a shot for intel processor...
i suggest you intel core duo E6600...
tell us about your budget...
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August 8th, 2006, 02:20 AM
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like a said i have a limited funds... around $250
and i already have the mobo and the card and everything, just cant afford to get a new rig. | |
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August 8th, 2006, 02:38 AM
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someone on techimo already told me that intel core duo E6300 1.96ghz (i think so) is better than intel pentium D 940...
u can have a look at this thread... http://www.techimo.com/forum/t172201.html
i think the price is only around USD210...
but i think u should a get new mobo for this conroe processor......
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August 8th, 2006, 02:43 AM
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nah i cant ... man thats abit to much money i just wanna know if i can do this *sobs* hahah | |
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August 8th, 2006, 02:46 AM
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i've got a little less info about amd stuff...
i'm sure other techimo guys will help u about this...
cheers...! | |
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August 8th, 2006, 02:49 AM
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August 8th, 2006, 09:02 AM
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Yes you might need a bios upgrade but it sould run just fine i picked up a 4400+ and it ran good in this old NF3 MB . I think im gonna take it back today if they got any optys in
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August 8th, 2006, 11:03 AM
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Specs http://www.compusa.com/products/prod...ct_code=337500
Looking at your PC specs, i would definetly think that it supports x2 processors.
But just so no mistakes are made: Download Everest Home Edition, and it can tell you your motherboard. Post your motherboard manufactuer and model # here, or google it, to confirm it will support dual core.
Im not knowledgeable on how much Power an x2 3800 uses, but do you have a video card installed in there also? B/c you might want to consider upgrading your power supply. You could post manufactuer, model #, watts, and Amps on 12V if you want some suggestions. | |
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August 8th, 2006, 07:40 PM
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