Would this work out?

[realchamp]

Hello, all!
Tell me if I need to give you more information

It's soonly my birthday, so I wish a new CPU for my PC.

I've looking into this one. But I'm not sure if it would effect any of my current hardware.

Here's the currently hardware I have:

AMD Alhlon 64 Dual Core Processor 4400+ (2,3GHz)

ATI Radeon x1600 Series(x1650)

2GB RAM

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This is the CPU I wish. I'm not sure if it supports my motherboard. Or graphic card.

Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 3.33 GHz / 1333 MHz

Interface: Socket LGA775

It's at: 65 W

[afterhoursgaming]

You will need to purchase a new motherboard, As you are wanting to go from an AMD proc. to an Intel proc. I have the e8400 which by default is a 3ghz processor. I have overclocked it to a 3.4ghz very easily and with very little heat gain. The e8600 is nothing more than the e8400 slightly overclocked they are the same processor practically. If you wish to save a little bit of money go with the e8400 and a good mbo. Imo I would also purchase the EVGA 750i FTW edition as it was built specifically around the e8400 processor and has tons of configurable options for overclocking and such. Its also a great price and a decent board with SLI support. Again thats just my opinion, but to answer your question originally you will need to purchase a new motherboard. Gprahics card and ram will be fine those can remain the same until you have money to upgrade them.

[realchamp]

Okay! Thanks!

So how can I see the motherboard supports the Intel processor? Or is it writen in the info?

[afterhoursgaming]

No its a known fact. Because you have an AMD processor you can only support AMD processors. Intel chipset boards only support intel processors. It's like a one or the other kind of thing. I have intel which means I cannot have an AMD processor on my motherboard. For you here is a quick way to tell if your motherboard will support a CPU. The socket type is what determines this. Above you wrote that the e8600 is an LGA 775 socket this means you can purchase any motherboard that is an LGA 775 socket board. Your AMD processor is a AM2 socket see how they are not the same. Just keep that in mind when shopping for CPU's and Processors, The socket type of the CPU must match that of the motherboard.

[realchamp]

Okay. Thanks!

[realchamp]

I will check up on my graphic card.

[realchamp]

I will have a search! Hang on!

[ComputerHelper]

assmunk Wrote:for the price why not get a phenom II triple core? you would still need to get a new mobo though (at least a socket am2+ but am3 would be best for it). and if you go with am3 socket board you have to get ddr3 ram. that video card of yours is it agp or pci-e? you might need to get that replased too

his board might not be AM2+

Realchamp I need the Model # on ur Mobo to help u

[realchamp]

I'll have a look on my manufactors homepage. I can't seem to find it in the list. (Control panel)


EDIT: I can't seem to find it.

But is it this?

Code:

ACPI x68-based pc.

[ComputerHelper]

Realchamp as a computer tech I would advise u to get a new CPU/MOBO/Video Card and RAM because your computer sounds so outdated that it would not be cost effective to upgrade just some parts

If u want PM me and I can help u pick out parts, u just have to let me know budget and wehere to buy from (I don't know any sites for tech parts in Denmark)

[realchamp]

ComputerHelper Wrote:Realchamp as a computer tech I would advise u to get a new CPU/MOBO/Video Card and RAM because your computer sounds so outdated that it would not be cost effective to upgrade just some parts

If u want PM me and I can help u pick out parts, u just have to let me know budget and wehere to buy from (I don't know any sites for tech parts in Denmark)

Out dated? I run 1307 fps in scoutzknifez
I know it's kinda old. Almost 2 years now. Well as long as it can handle all VALVe's games, I won't buy a new one. However I'd like to have a new processor.

assmunk Wrote:nope, is yor video card x1650 pro or xt

I doesn't tell me that. It's just x1600 series.

[afterhoursgaming]

Well, If you want a new processor without any other new parts just purchase a faster dual core. Or open your case take a peek around for the model number on the motherboard (usually large bold lettering in the middle or the edge of the baord) and tell us so we can see what kind of processor and chipset you can use.

[realchamp]

This. And with that Dual Core I posted in my first post.
http://ati.amd.com/products/RadeonX1600/specs.html

[ComputerHelper]

realchamp I know lots of good parts just pm me where ur ordering from

[realchamp]

damnit...

Is there any AMD processor there's better than my currently one? I bet there are. But is there one I can use without having to chance something?