Re: Upgrading my processor

On Sat, 11 Feb 2006 04:08:42 -0800, piscesboy wrote:

I have been contemplating upgrading my processor (currently an AMD
Athlon 133 GHz) i386 compatible processor to one of those new AMD 64
Dual core processors. Those sound pretty sweet. I was hesitant at first
until I noticed the pricetag which was around $500.00 or so. I thought
that was reasonable, since I was expecting upwards of $800 or more for
one of those.

The 3800+ dual core can be gotten for under $300.00. Check out;

http://www.pricewatch.com/

Anyway, getting to my question, since I have never upgraded a processor
before, can anyone give me tips before starting out? I have an AMD
compatible motherboard, so I don't think I would have to go in and
switch out anything painful like purchasing a new motherboard to go
along with the new processor, right?

You need a new 64bit motherboard with 939 pin socket. The 1.33 GHz uses a
socket a motherboard.

After I upgrade my processor, I want to upgrade my memory. Currently,
256 MB of RAM just doesn't cut it for me anymore :) I want at least 1 -
2 GB of RAM, and I heard with the new 64 bit processors, some support up
to 16 GB of RAM. I suppose this process is relatively painless too?

Except to your pocketbook. ;-)

Quality memory sticks will run from approx $100.00 per stick, and up, for
1GB sticks.

Any tips, and suggestions are appreciated.

I like nForce chipsets on my motherboards, and you can bet you'll need a
new graphics card, and possibly a new power supply, to get the right
connectors for the new motherboard.

--
imotgm
"Lost? Lost? I've never been lost... Been a tad confused for a
month or two, but never lost."


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