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CPU Upgrade
Hi,
This PC has an ASUSTeK M2V (Socket AM2) motherboard.
It's an AMD system and it has a single core CPU which is: AMD Athlon 64 3500+
More details about the CPU currently installed:
Name: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ (Single core)
Code Name: Orleans
Socket: Socket AM2 (940)
Technology: 90nm
I want to install a multicore CPU instead of the one above. What processors do this MB support?
The budget is tight for this PC so it's not possible to buy a new MB. I might buy a used processor instead, because they aren't selling AM2 CPUs in-store anymore or only at a very expensive price.
UPDATE:
I found this processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ AM2
More details:
Would this work with this computer?
Model: Athlon64 X2 4200+ (2 cores)
Clockrate: 2200 MHz
Databus width: 64-bit
Socket: Socket AM2
L1 Cache: 256KB (2x128 KB)
L2 Cache: 1MB (2x512 KB)
Integrated memory controller: 128 bit
Technology: 90 nm
Type: Copper-based
Code name: F2 - Brisbane
Maximum power intake: 89 Watt
Maximum operating temperature: 71 Celsius
The price I found for this processor is $20. Do you think it's a good price for it?
Last edited by ish4d0w; 23 Jan 2013 at 10:23.