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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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Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
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Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00 GHz
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Asus P5B-VM
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Kingston DDR2 3 gigs total Dual channels Symmetric
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NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
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Hi defonition Sound max
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CisNet
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1280*1024
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WDC WD16000AA-00L7A0 SATA DRIVE
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Raidmax 380 watt
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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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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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Intel Core i3 530 2.93 Ghz Clarkdale
Motherboard
ASRock P55 PRO/USB3 LGA 1156
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4 GB OCZ DDR3 1600 (PC12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti with 1 GB of RAM
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Realtek HD ALC892
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20'' eMachines E202HDbmd Glare Panel Widescreen
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1600 x 900
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Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Black Edition (7200 RPM) SATA
Hitachi Deskstar 500 GB (7200 RPM) SATA
Samsung SpinPoint 400 GB (7200 RPM) SATA
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Rosewill Xtreme Series RX750-D-B ATX12V v2.2 & EPS12V (750W)
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Cooler Master Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Mid-Tower
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Standard Case Fans and Stock CPU Heatsink
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Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite
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Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Elite
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7.1 Mbps Verizon DSL
Good.
 

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Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00 GHz
Motherboard
Asus P5B-VM
Memory
Kingston DDR2 3 gigs total Dual channels Symmetric
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Sound Card
Hi defonition Sound max
Monitor(s) Displays
CisNet
Screen Resolution
1280*1024
Hard Drives
WDC WD16000AA-00L7A0 SATA DRIVE
WDC IDE Drive 80 gigs.
PSU
Raidmax 380 watt
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Generic brand
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Standard fan
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Logitech Cordless desktop EX100
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Logitech Cordless desktop EX100
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5.0 mbs
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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.
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My thoughts exactly
Ken
 

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Dell Optiplex 980
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Intel i7-2600
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8 Gig
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Geforce gt 520
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LG & Acer
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1920x1080
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Fios 45/35
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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.
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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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homegrown
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Windows 7 Pro X64 SP1
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Intel Core I7-3930k
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Asus P9X79 Pro
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16 GB Gskill DDR3-2133
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eVGA GTX680
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Creative X-Fi Titanium
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As PA246Q
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1920 X 1200
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Corsair Force GT, 120 GB
WDC 1.5TB Caviar Black
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PCP&C Silencer 750 Crossfire
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Silverstone FT02
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Noctua NH-D14
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cheap Logitech USB
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Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer (old optical) USB
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Monsoon 5.1 speakers
Thanks at the moment I have BIOS version 0901 latest one I believe.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00 GHz
Motherboard
Asus P5B-VM
Memory
Kingston DDR2 3 gigs total Dual channels Symmetric
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Sound Card
Hi defonition Sound max
Monitor(s) Displays
CisNet
Screen Resolution
1280*1024
Hard Drives
WDC WD16000AA-00L7A0 SATA DRIVE
WDC IDE Drive 80 gigs.
PSU
Raidmax 380 watt
Case
Generic brand
Cooling
Standard fan
Keyboard
Logitech Cordless desktop EX100
Mouse
Logitech Cordless desktop EX100
Internet Speed
5.0 mbs
Other Info
MSE anti-virus
Scratch that I am actually running 1004 beta
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00 GHz
Motherboard
Asus P5B-VM
Memory
Kingston DDR2 3 gigs total Dual channels Symmetric
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Sound Card
Hi defonition Sound max
Monitor(s) Displays
CisNet
Screen Resolution
1280*1024
Hard Drives
WDC WD16000AA-00L7A0 SATA DRIVE
WDC IDE Drive 80 gigs.
PSU
Raidmax 380 watt
Case
Generic brand
Cooling
Standard fan
Keyboard
Logitech Cordless desktop EX100
Mouse
Logitech Cordless desktop EX100
Internet Speed
5.0 mbs
Other Info
MSE anti-virus
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