Hello,
I am looking for some knowledge on replacing a processor. I recently did a build that I want to upgrade. I wanted to get a machine up and running fast and built it however I wish I just got the right processor the first time. I wanted to upgrade from an Athlon II x4 630 to a Phenom X4 Black Edition 965. I have a Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P motherboard, 4 gigs of DDR-1333 Gskill, 500g wd hd, and a low end Radeon Card. I plan on doing a little gaming but not looking to overclock or benchmark anything only because I plan on using this for music creation mainly and want the processing power for the plug ins.
So it is to my understanding that Unless I want to overclock then I would be better off going with the 140w BE vs. 125W BE? That is one question. The other question, if I replace this processor is it going to do anything to the motherboards status? Meaning, I have never just done a processor swap. I know about proper installation procedure but just wanted to make sure that if I did this there wasn't something I am missing.
I also realize that if I am upgrading the processor for my plug ins I want more ram too. Is there a guide to settings for ram? Is there a menu that I need to adjust if I add memory? Sorry to sound new to this but the only way you can find out is to ask questions.
Thank you in advance.
Bri
I am looking for some knowledge on replacing a processor. I recently did a build that I want to upgrade. I wanted to get a machine up and running fast and built it however I wish I just got the right processor the first time. I wanted to upgrade from an Athlon II x4 630 to a Phenom X4 Black Edition 965. I have a Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P motherboard, 4 gigs of DDR-1333 Gskill, 500g wd hd, and a low end Radeon Card. I plan on doing a little gaming but not looking to overclock or benchmark anything only because I plan on using this for music creation mainly and want the processing power for the plug ins.
So it is to my understanding that Unless I want to overclock then I would be better off going with the 140w BE vs. 125W BE? That is one question. The other question, if I replace this processor is it going to do anything to the motherboards status? Meaning, I have never just done a processor swap. I know about proper installation procedure but just wanted to make sure that if I did this there wasn't something I am missing.
I also realize that if I am upgrading the processor for my plug ins I want more ram too. Is there a guide to settings for ram? Is there a menu that I need to adjust if I add memory? Sorry to sound new to this but the only way you can find out is to ask questions.
Thank you in advance.
Bri