Time to upgrade?


  1. Dogz
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    Time to upgrade?


    I am thinking that a new cpu (one that is compatible with my Mobo) is a good idea can anyone tell what I should get. My Socket is an 775 socket I believe correct me if I am wrong though.
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  3. Darician
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    Unfortunately, you have a similar problem to what I had when I wanted to upgrade my motherboard. Your motherboard only supports the older Core 2 CPUs, which you can't easily find for sale new anymore or at decent prices. Your best bet would be looking on eBay and getting either a Core 2 Duo E6700 or Core 2 Quad Q6600 but if you can find these new, then you've got it made. Also ensure you update your BIOS before upgrading.
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  4. Dogz
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    Good.
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  6. ken9122
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    Darician said:
    Unfortunately, you have a similar problem to what I had when I wanted to upgrade my motherboard. Your motherboard only supports the older Core 2 CPUs, which you can't easily find for sale new anymore or at decent prices. Your best bet would be looking on eBay and getting either a Core 2 Duo E6700 or Core 2 Quad Q6600 but if you can find these new, then you've got it made. Also ensure you update your BIOS before upgrading.
    My thoughts exactly
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  7. bobkn
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    Dogz said:
    I am thinking that a new cpu (one that is compatible with my Mobo) is a good idea can anyone tell what I should get. My Socket is an 775 socket I believe correct me if I am wrong though.
    Asus has a CPU support list:

    ASUSTeK Computer Inc.-Support-

    It also lists the earliest BIOS versions required for each CPU. (Later versions are OK.)
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  8. Dogz
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    Thanks at the moment I have BIOS version 0901 latest one I believe.
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  10. Dogz
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    Scratch that I am actually running 1004 beta
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