Which New Processor Should I Get:

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  1. Posts : 233
    Windows 7
       #1

    Which New Processor Should I Get:


    I'm planning on upgrading my processor but I don't know which one to get. I asked 2 of my friends who have a good processor.

    Friend 1: Intel Core i7 860 @ 2.80GHz
    Friend 2: AMD Phenom X4 II 955 BE 3.2GHz

    They both are getting good fps in a game that requires a good processor while i'm only getting around 20 fps.


    Here is the summary of my computer that Speccy gave me:

    Operating System
    . MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    CPU
    . AMD Athlon II X3 425 51 °C
    . Rana 45nm Technology
    RAM
    . 7.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz (6-6-6-18)
    Motherboard
    . Acer RS780HVF (AM2) 55 °C
    Graphics
    . W2343 (1920x1080@60Hz)
    . ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics (Acer Incorporated [ALI])
    . ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series (Sapphire/PCPartner) 47 °C
    . CrossFire Disabled
    Hard Drives
    . 977GB Western Digital WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 SCSI Disk Device (RAID)
    Optical Drives
    . ATAPI DVD A DH16AASH ATA Device
    . ELBY CLONEDRIVE SCSI CdRom Device
    Audio
    . USB PnP Sound Device


    So which would be the better processor to buy?
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  2. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #2

    You want to change the processor only, nothing else?

    If so, that eliminates the Intel. I did not check to see if the AMD Phenom X4 II 955 BE is compatible with your existing motherboard.
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  3. Posts : 233
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I have already upgraded my graphics card and got more RAM. Now I want to upgrade the processor.

    EDIT: So are you saying that the intel won't work on my motherboard?
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  4. Posts : 2,606
    Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
       #4

    Neither one, if you hope to use it in your current motherboard.

    The Phenom X4 II 955 BE is an AM3 CPU, and it may not be compatible.

    The I7-860 is a Socket 1156 chip. Completely incompatible. (No pins on the CPU, even; its an LGA socket. It's also out-of-date; mostly Socket 1155 CPUs are available from Intel now.)

    If you want a new CPU, you probably want a new motherboard and DDR3 memory as well.

    At that rate, you may as well start from scratch. The power supply in the Acer may be weak in the context of a good gaming system.
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  5. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #5

    You asked "which would be the better processor to buy?"

    From a list of 2.

    The Intel will not work.

    Leaving you with the AMD. It may or may not work, depending on compatibility.
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  6. Posts : 1,870
    MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
       #6

    I agree, don't waste your money doing that!!

    Get new motherboard, CPU, Memory & probably a new power supply.

    Good Luck!!
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  7. Posts : 233
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    So I need a new Motherboard as well? I don't even know where to start in upgrading the motherboard. Can anyone help?
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  8. Posts : 1,870
    MS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
       #8

    Whats your budget?
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  9. Posts : 233
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Well my Dad is going to be the one buying it and I don't know how much he is willing to pay. He is also not home right now so I can't ask.

    From what I already know the processor seems to be around $300 and he seems to be fine in paying for that. I also have $200 of my own money that I'm willing to pay. So if I add that up I would say around $500. Maybe $600
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  10. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #10

    Generally---you can get a strong CPU/motherboard/RAM combination for maybe 450 US $.

    You'll need new RAM for sure.

    Decide if you want Intel or AMD CPU.
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