So, I'm trying to speed up my aging computer and get a 2 or 3 more years out of it but not spend much (like $200 or so). I currently have an AMD Athlon X2 6000+, 2M cache 3.0ghz dual core processor, 1GB (667mhz) memory, and 7200 RPM hard drive. GPU is a terrible GeForce 7300LE that isn't really useable. I'd like to be able to play games circa 2008-2012 with playable fps and mid-range quality settings. Other than that mostly web browsing and occasional Visual Studio, Photoshop, and other development type stuff.
My tentative plan right now is to swap out for a SSD, upgrade RAM to 4GB, and pick up a used GPU like maybe a GTX 650 or Radeon 7750 on eBay. This puts me around approx. $160.
My question is on the CPU--apparently I really don't understand the modern CPUs. What makes a a Celeron G1820 get so much higher benchmark scores than the x2 6000+? Would I notice that in the real world? They both have 2 cores, X2 is 3.0ghz vs Celeron 2.7ghz, similar cache size. That's just one example I can pick from 30 of these low-end processors that seem to have similar specs and worlds better performance.
My motherboard is Socket AM2 and it's old I've already researched and it's pretty much maxed out on what processors it will support. Is it going to make a huge difference if I spend another $100-$150 upgrading CPU and motherboard to a low-end modern dual core?
My tentative plan right now is to swap out for a SSD, upgrade RAM to 4GB, and pick up a used GPU like maybe a GTX 650 or Radeon 7750 on eBay. This puts me around approx. $160.
My question is on the CPU--apparently I really don't understand the modern CPUs. What makes a a Celeron G1820 get so much higher benchmark scores than the x2 6000+? Would I notice that in the real world? They both have 2 cores, X2 is 3.0ghz vs Celeron 2.7ghz, similar cache size. That's just one example I can pick from 30 of these low-end processors that seem to have similar specs and worlds better performance.
My motherboard is Socket AM2 and it's old I've already researched and it's pretty much maxed out on what processors it will support. Is it going to make a huge difference if I spend another $100-$150 upgrading CPU and motherboard to a low-end modern dual core?
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