Need advice on mobo/cpu switch - intel to AMD

[50bmg]

I am thinking about switching my mobo and cpu out for the following.

GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-UD4P
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387

AMD Phenom II X4 920 2.8GHz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103472

Will everything work with the rest of my existing hardware in my sig?

What can i expect for performance? i will OC.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

I don't see any compatibility problems, but I don't know if you'll see much of a performance difference if any in gaming. You will notice a difference if you do a lot of video encoding or use other software that is optimized for multiple threads. If you're looking to enhance the gaming performance, your money would be better spent on a new GPU.

What resolution does your monitor run at? What are you expecting from this upgrade?

 

[50bmg]

I agree with the GPU statement. I am having trouble with my mobo, so i will deal with this first. I was about to drop the hammer on a 4870 or 4890 1G when i started having issues.

 

[Outlander_04]

You wont just be able to swap the mb/cpu and then boot .

Your system will have drivers installed that wont work with the new hardware . If you have Vista you will have to format and reinstall

 

[50bmg]

no no. I will reinstall the OS. I am asking about the hardware. I think everything will be ok, i just wanted a couple of eye to give me a sanity check. I wasnt sure about the DDR2 800mhz. Most AMD boards are 1066mhz.

 

[Helloworld_98]

upto 1066mhz

 

[50bmg]

I havent had an AMD system in 6 years. I will have to re-learn.

 

[Onus]

You might need a new CPU cooler, or does the one you have include an AM2+ bracket?

 

[aevm]

That cooler claims to be compatible with AM2 on its newegg page. I found a newegg reviewer using it with Phenom II 920.

I don't see any compatibility issues either.

There's a combo for that MB/CPU, saving $40. Make sure you get that combo and not the two parts separately. (Is Newegg smart and friendly enough to apply the discount anyway if you do that???)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.182490

 

[aevm]

I havent had an AMD system in 6 years. I will have to re-learn.

I don't think you need to re-learn anything just because you changed the MB and CPU. Applications will look the same regardless of your CPU type.

You're not getting DirectX 10 right now with XP, and you're not getting full use of your 4GB of RAM either. You should get a 64-bit version of Vista (any time) or Windows 7 (probably at the end of this year). Then you will have a lot to re-learn, I'm afraid, but it's worth it.

 

[50bmg]

64Bit when Win 7 comes out. I have been using Win 7 beta on another HD since the beat was release.

Re-learn. Mostly i am worried about cpu voltages and such. I have no experience with AMD voltages. I guess i will be reading the how to stickies alot.

My cooler is made for the AM2/AM2+/AM3 socket. It comes with an adapter for LGA775.