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Alright so lets get right to it then, shall we?
I'm going to be getting this CPU for Christmas.
http://wheretobuy.amd.com/us-en/prodinfo/30000875.html?price_tab
I current have an AMD 64 X2 Dual Core processor 4400+
if it helps, heres a bunch of system information that includes what motherboard i have.
Processor-
2.30 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
256 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache
64-bit ready
Multi-core (2 total)
Not hyper-threaded
System Model -
Acer Aspire E380 R01-B1
System Serial Number: PTS550X029706080152703
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Main Circuit Board-
Board: Acer EM61SM/EM61PM
Bus Clock: 201 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD R01-B1 12/29/2006
My current processor is socket type AM2: http://www.amdcompare.com/us-en/desktop/details.aspx?opn=ADO4400IAA5DD
The new one is type AM3: http://wheretobuy.amd.com/us-en/prodinfo/1232148.html?price_tab
According to this article, if you have an AM2 motherboard (which I must...since im using an AM2 processor) you can use an AM3 processor since it is backwards compatible. http://arstechnica.com/hardware/news/2009/01/quick-reminder-am3-chips-compatible-with-am2am2-boards.ars
Ok so first of all, can someone confirm that the new processor IS FOR SURE compatible with my current motherboard?
Second of all, im pretty sure that I have to do a "BIOS Flash". I have found the newest bios (I think) for my computer here: http://gd.panam.acer.com/home/
Go to desktop>aspire>e380. There is a tab for BIOS. Is this the newest one? Am I supposed to download that and install it somehow? How do I install it?
Most importantly, lets say I just download that in advance, lets say today, will I be able to use my computer WITHOUT the new processor installed? By flashing the BIOS, does that make your computer un-usable until you get a new processor?
Ok, and once I flash it, am I good to install the new processor? I need to use that thermal compound stuff right?
Is it as easy as just putting the new processor in, turning on your computer, and it will work?
sorry that was really long but thank you!
*by the way, with that acer website, it asked me to select my region. There was no United states option, the closest thign to united states was "Pan America" so that was what i selected. not sure if that matters.
I'm going to be getting this CPU for Christmas.
http://wheretobuy.amd.com/us-en/prodinfo/30000875.html?price_tab
I current have an AMD 64 X2 Dual Core processor 4400+
if it helps, heres a bunch of system information that includes what motherboard i have.
Processor-
2.30 gigahertz AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core
256 kilobyte primary memory cache
1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache
64-bit ready
Multi-core (2 total)
Not hyper-threaded
System Model -
Acer Aspire E380 R01-B1
System Serial Number: PTS550X029706080152703
Enclosure Type: Desktop
Main Circuit Board-
Board: Acer EM61SM/EM61PM
Bus Clock: 201 megahertz
BIOS: Phoenix Technologies, LTD R01-B1 12/29/2006
My current processor is socket type AM2: http://www.amdcompare.com/us-en/desktop/details.aspx?opn=ADO4400IAA5DD
The new one is type AM3: http://wheretobuy.amd.com/us-en/prodinfo/1232148.html?price_tab
According to this article, if you have an AM2 motherboard (which I must...since im using an AM2 processor) you can use an AM3 processor since it is backwards compatible. http://arstechnica.com/hardware/news/2009/01/quick-reminder-am3-chips-compatible-with-am2am2-boards.ars
Ok so first of all, can someone confirm that the new processor IS FOR SURE compatible with my current motherboard?
Second of all, im pretty sure that I have to do a "BIOS Flash". I have found the newest bios (I think) for my computer here: http://gd.panam.acer.com/home/
Go to desktop>aspire>e380. There is a tab for BIOS. Is this the newest one? Am I supposed to download that and install it somehow? How do I install it?
Most importantly, lets say I just download that in advance, lets say today, will I be able to use my computer WITHOUT the new processor installed? By flashing the BIOS, does that make your computer un-usable until you get a new processor?
Ok, and once I flash it, am I good to install the new processor? I need to use that thermal compound stuff right?
Is it as easy as just putting the new processor in, turning on your computer, and it will work?
sorry that was really long but thank you!
*by the way, with that acer website, it asked me to select my region. There was no United states option, the closest thign to united states was "Pan America" so that was what i selected. not sure if that matters.
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