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314159ace

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I wanted to buy a new processor for my PC in order to have better performance & a better GPU. I don't know if certain processors will work with my setup however

Part List:
Power supply: Coolmax CM-300
Motherboard: TP43E XE 5.x


Other parts:
Zotac GeForce GT 440
Processor: AMD Phenom II X2 555
Samsung HD103SJ 1TB Storage
x2 Sticks of Corsair XMS3

(Just trying to be specific)


 
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lmaonade200

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You will definitely have to get a new motherboard along with your processor, since most of the newer/better processors today will need new sockets

I'm curious as to why/how you have a Intel chipset motherboard paired with an AMD Phenom processor though...

Also, if you plan on getting a moderately strong GPU then you will probably also need a new power supply.
 
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When selecting the right processor for your motherboard, you need to look at the specifications of your board to see what standard socket it uses to host a processor. For your motherboard, it's the "Intel LGA775 Platform", so any new processor would need to have the LGA775 connection specification.


Lmaonade200 is correct - on NewEgg for example, they're only selling one LGA775 processor. That's because they're out of date and not really being made or distributed anymore. You'd need to buy a new motherboard and a new processor. Currently the most popular socket is the LGA1155; that could be a good starting point for your hunt for a motherboard + processor.

One caveat: Do you really need a new processor? What do you use your computer for? Are you sure that the processor is the bottleneck, or could it be the hard drive read/write speed, or your graphics card, that's slowing you down?
 
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I use my computer for gaming. And yes I'm sure that the processor is the bottleneck. Not many graphics cards will work with it that is better than a gt 440.
 
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314159ace

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I got the processor and motherboard together by putting the processor inside the motherboard like a normal person... it works fine its just a little bit slow for more modern games (A.K.A. Far Cry, Battlefield,etc.)
 
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