- Feb 16, 2013
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I would like to get a new CPU for my computer, but I am not sure what to get in terms of compatibility with what I have and also with performance, as I do a lot of gaming and use some big 3D modelling programs.
My set up isn't too bad right now, I already upgraded the graphics card which seems to be working fine for what I have, but just want a boost for the CPU since its still the same one that the computer came with.
Specs
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 250, Regor 45nm Technology.
RAM: 8GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 535MHz (7-7-7-20)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-78LMT-S2P (Socket M2)
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6670
Harddrive: 466GB Hitachi HDs721050CLA362 ATA Device (Sata)
I am on a budget, looking to spend around £50, but open to all suggestions within reason.
EDIT: I think there was some confusion with my motherboard. This is what Speccy says for it:
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Model GA-78LMT-S2P (Socket M2)
Chipset Vendor AMD
Chipset Model 780G
Chipset Revision 00
Southbridge Vendor AMD
Southbridge Model SB700
Southbridge Revision 00
System Temperature 42 °C
BIOS
Brand Award Software International, Inc.
Version F2
Date 20/03/2012
Voltage
CPU CORE 1.380 V
MEMORY CONTROLLER 1.464 V
+3.3V 2.016 V
+5V 2.782 V
+12V 8.112 V
-12V (8.928) V
-5V (8.928) V
+5V HIGH THRESHOLD 2.822 V
CMOS BATTERY 1.512 V
PCI Data
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCI
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Unknown
Bus Width Unknown
Slot Designation PCI Express x16
Slot Number 1
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Unknown
Bus Width Unknown
Slot Designation PCI Express x1
Slot Number 2
My set up isn't too bad right now, I already upgraded the graphics card which seems to be working fine for what I have, but just want a boost for the CPU since its still the same one that the computer came with.
Specs
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 250, Regor 45nm Technology.
RAM: 8GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 535MHz (7-7-7-20)
Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-78LMT-S2P (Socket M2)
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6670
Harddrive: 466GB Hitachi HDs721050CLA362 ATA Device (Sata)
I am on a budget, looking to spend around £50, but open to all suggestions within reason.
EDIT: I think there was some confusion with my motherboard. This is what Speccy says for it:
Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Model GA-78LMT-S2P (Socket M2)
Chipset Vendor AMD
Chipset Model 780G
Chipset Revision 00
Southbridge Vendor AMD
Southbridge Model SB700
Southbridge Revision 00
System Temperature 42 °C
BIOS
Brand Award Software International, Inc.
Version F2
Date 20/03/2012
Voltage
CPU CORE 1.380 V
MEMORY CONTROLLER 1.464 V
+3.3V 2.016 V
+5V 2.782 V
+12V 8.112 V
-12V (8.928) V
-5V (8.928) V
+5V HIGH THRESHOLD 2.822 V
CMOS BATTERY 1.512 V
PCI Data
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Available
Bus Width 32 bit
Slot Designation PCI
Slot Number 0
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Unknown
Bus Width Unknown
Slot Designation PCI Express x16
Slot Number 1
Slot PCI
Slot Type PCI
Slot Usage Unknown
Bus Width Unknown
Slot Designation PCI Express x1
Slot Number 2
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