CPU Upgrade
 

I've currently got a 400mhz FSB P4 2.6Ghz which I occasionally oc to 2.9for certain games and it does the job. Would I notice a huge difference if I upgraded to a Pentium D820 2.8?

It all depends if you're current MOBO can be upgraded for that CPU in the first place. :wonder:

I.e a bit more info needed first on you're current system. ;)

Well I'd obviously upgrade the mobo too ;)

Current sys is 1gb ram, 1x120gb HD 1x300gb hd, 6600gt gfx and the cpu mentioned....

Why get an obsolete underperforming processor then? :wonder:

For not much more you could get an Athlon 64 X2 or even the new Intel Core 2 DUO E6300.

athalon ftw - intel for w@nkers

You can't beat a reasoned argument backed up with supporting evidence :freak3:

The new intel conron processor wipes the floor with Amd ;)

:D I've aways bought AMD....but the new Core2 duo is the dogs. Will definatley be in my next computer

(unless AMD do dual core 4000 for £50!!)

It's actually 'Conroe' but hey, noone on SN gives a monkeys about speeling .... :D :D

Dave (who works for Intel ...... )

Oh, and just to say, that as both AMD and Intel have lowered prices by a feck of a lot just recently I'd look for some real bargains in the shops ...

Dave

I'm still waiting for my free sample, maybe if i spelt it correctly it would help :p

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and then all you'll need is a new mobo supporting socket 939 AGP (I presume thats what you GFX card is) 6600GT. I had 2 of them running in SLi on PCI-E, ran everything perfectly!

As previously mentioned, there have been sever price-drops right across AMDs ranges.

In my opinion, the San Diego AMD Athlon64 4000+ is an absolute steal (although stocks are currently thin on the ground) at under £100 for the chip-in-a-box.

As far as I know, this particular chip is fundamentally an FX-60 that has been locked well below its capabilities so if clocking's your thing, it has excellent potential.

One of the ASUS 939-sli boards would serve you well (they tend to be most peoples weapon of choice) however if you'r budget constrains your choice, a decent offering from Gigabyte or MSI (etc) shouldn't set you back much more than £50.

If you need 939 and AGP then get the ASROCK board, I have this and it does the job just fine.

Overclockers has 4000X for a mite over £80 for the OEM option. Might get one myself at that price.

Shouldn't be too hard to clock it to 3ghz.

I have a DFI Ultra mobo thats been modded to accept SLI so cheaper to buy initially.