Can I upgrade AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+ 2.4 GHz

Jeremy_3 · Oct 23, 2015

I'd like to get a quad core processor but I"m not sure what my computer would be compatible with. My AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4600+ 2.4 GHz is the low man on the totem pole with a 5.2 on my Windows Experience Index. Because its an AMD do I have to stick with that brand? Can I get an Intel i5?
I'm on Windows 7 Ultimate
The Motherboard is a Gigabyte Technology M61SME-S2

Thanks in advance!

Sleetz · Oct 23, 2015

Unfortunately you would have to purchase a new motherboard compatible with an i5.

Jeremy_3 · Oct 23, 2015

Gotcha, so what about if I stick with AMD? What is the best I can get and still be compatible?

Sleetz · Oct 23, 2015

I believe the best you can get would be the AMD Athlon 64 FX-74 although these chips will bottleneck any cards above the Nvidia GTX 740 or AMD R7 250x, just a heads up. I would recommend upgrading the motherboard/cpu to i5 if you are somewhat serious into gaming.

k1114 · Oct 23, 2015

It's going on 10 years old. In tech years, it's ancient and so much has changed, you just need a whole pc. I wouldn't say to go spend money but in this case it can't be helped.

Jeremy_3 · Oct 24, 2015

Okay, I guess the last question would be this...Please link recommendations for a computer under $500. No hard core gaming here. Just the occasional flash game and regular internet use. I prefer Newegg.com but if there is something else better I'm game.

jeffredo · Oct 24, 2015

Your motherboard supports up to a Phenom II X4 975 or X6 1100T. An X4 965 is pretty easy to find used on eBay.

Edit: - my apologies. It looks like it only supports up to AM2+ processors. Gigabytes confusing CPU support list threw me off (they list AM3, but the BIOS version on the far right says N/A). It looks like the top processor for it is the Phenom II X4 940 - which is still much stronger than what you have.

http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=2507

Sleetz · Oct 24, 2015

Your motherboard does not support a Phenom II X4 or X6 1100T.

Here's a solid build for your budget/needs.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($111.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GT 610 2GB Video Card ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $485.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-24 06:56 EDT-0400

armeninio · Oct 24, 2015

Jeremy_3 :

I remember once I've encountered this website They have Phenom II X4 and some others. You can have a look

cbxbiker61 · Dec 16, 2015

gigabyte should have a motherboard compatiblity list for their board. That's the best reference for compatiblity.

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