Trying to find an upgrade to my processor

blight16 · Mar 1, 2015

I was wondering what kind of processor upgrades i can use on this computer: OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name DICK-PC
System Manufacturer eMachines
System Model ET1352G
System Type x64-based PC
Processor AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 260u Processor, 1800 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2
Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends, Inc. P01-A2, 4/2/2010
SMBIOS Version 2.6
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.1.7601.17514"
User Name -PC
Time Zone Mountain Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 4.00 GB
Available Physical Memory 2.46 GB
Total Virtual Memory 8.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 6.20 GB
Page File Space 4.00 GB

I have tried to do some reasearch but it is an older pc so I am unaware and having a difficult time trying to figure out what it needs. any help would be very appreciated! thanks!

Justkeeplookin · Mar 1, 2015

Would you like to switch to Intel? If you are willing to pay $200 you can get the i5 4690K excellent gaming CPU more for than todays gaming.

Or the cheaper alternative Q9650

bmacsys · Mar 1, 2015

Justkeeplookin :

He can get a cpu for $200? Well what about the costs for the rest of a system? He wants to upgrade his AMD oem system.

John Lin · Mar 1, 2015

The socket is AM3/AM2+, you want to look for a CPU with that socket, maybe AMD Phenom II X4 960T Black. However keep in mind, your mother board may not support the TDP of the CPU. Since you listed a low TDP CPU, of 25W, I would advice you against buying a high power requirement CPU. Your CPU has extremely low TDP, hence there is not a lot of options. The one I selected is 95W TDP. On the side of caution, AMD Phenom II X4 910e (is 65W TDP). TDP is the total amount of heat the process out put, and it is a number to keep in mind because some motherboard may not be stable, if the processor release too much heat. Lastly, buy a after market cooler will definitely help. You can also ask experts on here, if a after market cooler will allow a motherboard to support a higher than specified TDP.

In summary, pick the following:
AMD Phenom II X4 960T Black
AMD Phenom II X4 910e

bmacsys · Mar 1, 2015

blight16 :

OEM systems lots of times are not ideal to upgrade much more than ram and hard drives. You can go to the emachines web site and check the cpu compatibility chart. You might be able to upgrade to a used 4 core Athlon II or a Phenom II.

Justkeeplookin · Mar 1, 2015

I know he will have to change motherboards. Honestly you will see a huge FPS difference if you go to Intel and try an equivalent of the AMD Phenom II X4 is some tasks.

bmacsys · Mar 1, 2015

Justkeeplookin :

He may have to get a new case if the front panel connectors are proprietary.

Justkeeplookin · Mar 2, 2015

He may not have to may.

Justkeeplookin · Mar 2, 2015

I meant he may, not have to, but may

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