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mmjdw   07-04-2009 at 01:43:50 PM

I'm looking to upgrade from an AMD Athlon X2 4200+ (2.2ghz). I have an AM2 motherboard. I don't have much to spend, and I don't really want to switch my motherboard - otherwise I might as well switch to Intel.
I've been looking at things like 7750? that is only around £50 which is perfect, however there may be something better. So what can I upgrade to with an AM2 motherboard?

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sid_nag17   07-04-2009 at 03:57:42 PM
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phenom II 550 be

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sid_nag17   07-04-2009 at 03:58:18 PM
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sorry i think that am3 socket. the 7750 willl be a good upgrade

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XD_dued   07-04-2009 at 05:32:50 PM
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am3 cpus work with am2+... before you buy anything though, make sure your motherboard bios supports the cpu u want to buy. Phenom II 550 would be a good upgrade though. Look on the motherboard manufacturer's website for cpu support. What brand/model is your mobo?

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loneninja   07-04-2009 at 07:37:25 PM
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If you can't afford a Phenom II 550, an Athlon II 250 is also a great processor, noticeably better than the Athlon 7750.

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sid_nag17   07-05-2009 at 06:21:08 AM
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but both are am3 socket compatible and he ahs a am2 socket board

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peanutpc   07-05-2009 at 08:57:12 AM
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mmjdw wrote :

I'm looking to upgrade from an AMD Athlon X2 4200+ (2.2ghz). I have an AM2 motherboard. I don't have much to spend, and I don't really want to switch my motherboard - otherwise I might as well switch to Intel.
I've been looking at things like 7750? that is only around £50 which is perfect, however there may be something better. So what can I upgrade to with an AM2 motherboard?




which motherboard do you have? model #?

most am2 mb with bios update will work with am2+ processor.

my old am2 asus m2n32 sli deluxe mb worked with 720 & 940.

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Devastator_uk   07-05-2009 at 11:49:10 AM
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In the order I would choose (depending on budget and BIOS):
PhenomII 550
AthlonII 250
Athlon 7750

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mmjdw   07-05-2009 at 12:25:01 PM
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http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/S [...] 69&LanID=0


This is the motherboard I have. From the looks of it, it doesn't support AM2+ at all?

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shubham1401   07-05-2009 at 01:05:54 PM
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I think the AThlon 7750"kuma" will be good for you.
BTW what things you do on ur pc?

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mmjdw   07-05-2009 at 08:40:47 PM
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I play games a LOT. The main reason for the upgrade is because I'm unhappy with my FPS in TF2 - a very cpu heavy game. The graphics settings make barely any difference because the CPU is such a bottleneck.

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shubham1401   07-06-2009 at 06:39:59 AM
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For gaming i think you would need something more than 7750. It will run games decently for a while but it will be obsolete soon.

I think you should save more money and Buy the mobo+Cpu afterwards(since you are tight on budget).

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shubham1401   07-06-2009 at 06:40:21 AM
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For gaming i think you would need something more than 7750. It will run games decently for a while but it will be obsolete soon.

I think you should save more money and Buy the mobo+Cpu afterwards(since you are tight on budget).

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jitpublisher   07-06-2009 at 02:46:06 PM
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mmjdw wrote :

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/S [...] 69&LanID=0


This is the motherboard I have. From the looks of it, it doesn't support AM2+ at all?




Well, IMHO you should rethink your entire upgrade process.
Very first to do is get rid of that ECS motherboard.
Base all your plans around a new motherboard. (don't buy another ECS board...... :non: )

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shubham1401   07-06-2009 at 03:04:06 PM
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Sorry for double post.
IDK what's happening with the website.

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