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Ok im sorry if im posting this in the wrong place. Ok i have a really really really old comp that im using now. i can play fallout 3 and stuff but here look at it your self...

Compaq Presario SR1503WM
Base processor
Single core Celeron 340 (P) 2.93 GHz:
533 MHz front side bus
Socket 478

Chipset
Intel 845GV( using a 512mb 8400 gs pci card right now)

Ram: 2GB DDR

Motherboard
Manufacturer: Asus
Motherboard Name: P4GV-LA
HP/Compaq motherboard name: Guppy-GL6E

~But i just bought a new motherboard and processor which was these~

ASUS M4A88T-M Desktop Motherboard - AMD Chipset
Features
Product Type Desktop Motherboard
Manufacturer Part Number M4A88T-M
Manufacturer Website Address usa.asus.com
Maximum Memory 16 GB
Form Factor Micro ATX
Manufacturer ASUS Computer International
Product Model M4A88T-M
Product Name M4A88T-M Desktop Motherboard
Processor Support Athlon II X3
Athlon II X4
Athlon II X2
Phenom II X3
Phenom II X4
Phenom II X2
Phenom II X6
Sempron
Total Processor Support 1
Controller Type Serial ATA/300
Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)
Processor Socket Socket AM3 PGA-941
Brand Name ASUS
Memory Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Processor Technology Cool'n'Quiet Technology
Width 9.60"
Depth 9.60"
Green Compliance Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority RoHS
REACH
64-bit Processing Yes
Chipset Manufacturer AMD
Chipset Model 880G
Number of Memory Slots 4
Number of PCI Slots 1
Multi GPU Support CrossFireX
Graphics Controller Memory 1 GB
Audio Channels 7.1
Gigabit Ethernet Yes
Number of IDE Interfaces 1
Number of SATA Interfaces 6
Onboard Video Yes
RAID Support Yes
Number of Total Expansion Slots 4
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots 1
HDMI Yes
DVI Yes
Network (RJ-45) Yes
Total Number of USB Ports 6
PS/2 Port Yes
Number of PS/2 Ports 1
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports 3
Total Number of PCI Express Slots 3
Tech Specs
Sound Controller Manufacturer VIA
Sound Controller Model VT1708S
Audio Channels 7.1
Internal Interfaces 1 x On/Off Switch
1 x HDD LED
1 x Power LED
1 x Reset Switch
3 x USB Header
1 x COM1
1 x Chassis Intrusion Switch
1 x S/PDIF Out
1 x Audio Header
Back Panel Interfaces 1 x mini-DIN Keyboard/Mouse
1 x DVI
1 x HDMI
1 x Toslink S/PDIF Out
1 x RJ-45 Network
6 x Type A USB 2.0 USB
1 x Mini-phone Audio Line In
1 x Mini-phone Microphone
4 x Mini-phone Audio Line Out
1 x HD-15 VGA
Number of IDE Interfaces 1
Number of SATA Interfaces 6
Product Type Desktop Motherboard
Manufacturer Part Number M4A88T-M
Manufacturer Website Address usa.asus.com
Manufacturer ASUS Computer International
Product Model M4A88T-M
Product Name M4A88T-M Desktop Motherboard
Brand Name ASUS
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16
2 x PCI Express x1
1 x PCI
Maximum Memory 16 GB
Memory Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Standard DDR3-1333/PC3-10600
DDR3-1066/PC3-8500
Number of Memory Slots 4
Green Compliance Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority RoHS
REACH
Gigabit Ethernet Yes
Dimensions 9.60" Width x 9.60" Depth
Form Factor Micro ATX
Processor Support Athlon II X3
Athlon II X4
Athlon II X2
Phenom II X3
Phenom II X4
Phenom II X2
Phenom II X6
Sempron
Total Processor Support 1
Processor Socket Socket AM3 PGA-941
Processor Technology Cool'n'Quiet Technology
64-bit Processing Yes
Chipset Manufacturer AMD
Chipset Model 880G
Multi GPU Support CrossFireX
Graphics Controller Manufacturer ATi
Graphics Controller Model HD4250
Graphics Controller Memory 1 GB
Onboard Video Yes
RAID Controller Yes
RAID Levels 0
1
1+0
JBOD
IDE Controller Yes
IDE Standard Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)
SATA Controller Yes
SATA Standard Serial ATA/300

~And this processor to go with it~

AMD Athlon II X2 255 3.10 GHz Processor - Dual-core
Package Contents
Athlon II X2 Dual-core 255 3.1GHz Processor
Installation Manual
Certificate of Authenticity
AMD Processor Case Sticker
Heatsink/fan with Thermal Interface
Product Type Processor
Manufacturer Part Number ADX255OCGMBOX
Manufacturer Website Address www.amd.com
Packaged Quantity 1
Platform Support PC
Mac
Process Technology 45 nm
Standard Warranty 3 Year Limited
Clock Speed 3.10 GHz
Manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Product Model 255
Product Name Athlon II X2 Dual-core 255 3.1GHz Processor
Product Line Athlon II X2
Processor Socket Socket AM3 PGA-941
Brand Name AMD
L1 Cache 256 KB
L2 Cache 2 MB
Processor Technology AMD64 Technology
CoolCore Technology
Cool'n'Quiet Technology
Virtualization Technology
HyperTransport Technology
AMD PowerNow! Technology
Processor Core Dual-core
Green Compliance Yes
64-bit Processing Yes
Processor Manufacturer AMD
HyperTransport Speed 4000 MHz

Sorry this post is so long, just wanna get all the info out so everything is clear. so my big question is....Will i see a big big performence difference?
 
Yeah, your old CPU is very slow, but I am not sure old DDR memory will work with it. Have you alreadu ordered it?????? Also, that is a pretty long post, you could shorten it by just saying you current configuration, what mobo you ordered, and then what CPU you ordered and then ask the question. You didn't really need all the other stuff, but it's okay. It's your first post, so don't worry about it. If you haven't ordered it maybe I could suggest some stuff that you know would work.
 

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Welcome to THG!

Ok, you only needed to post the Cpu and mobo; that's basically the only things I looked for when searching your monster post. :eek:

You should see a decent performance boost; should be a little over 2x; maybe more like 2.5x. Do you have new Ram to go with the proc and mobo? You would need DDR3 instead of DDR to go with the build.
 

voxgm_29

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Yeah i bought 4GBs ddr3 ram for it. Will the onboard HD 4250 onboard GC out do the 8400 gs im using now?

And i just got that processor just cus of the price, but later i could get a Phentom ll x6 processor for it XD


is that a pretty good mobo because micro atx was the only thing i could fit in my case cuz ATX wouldent fit.also if i put a really good pci-e card in it will i be able to game really well? cuz i know the HD 4250 will do ok for a little bit till i can afford a nice card
 

Yeah, it should. I am not sure though. If you want a decent GPU for under for a cheap price, get this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150482&Tpk=hd4850 It will outperform your 8400 by like 3 times. BTW, make sure your HDD will work with the motherboard too. Besides that, it sounds good. Also, one last thing to look at, make sure your PSU will work with everything. (e.g. that you have enough power, you have a 20 24 pin motherboard power connector depending on the motherboard you ordered, etc.)
 

Yeah, a GPU is the heart of any good gaming PC. Grab something like a GTX 5xx or a hd68xx or above. They will do you well. A x6 is a great CPU, but if you want to game, X4 series CPUs sometimes perform better for some reason and cost less. You won't need 6 cores, 4 cores is fine.
 

voxgm_29

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well my power supply is a 20 pin and the mobo is 24 pin, but they say it will work as long as im not using a pci-ecard. now when i get a power demanding card ill change to whole power supply out. ill only be running the mobo/processor, hdd, and dvd drive/with a 2 fans with my current power supply
 

Okay, sounds good! ;) Just make sure you don't OC or anything like that until you hvae a new PSU. Also, make sure you have at least 350w to make sure you can run all of that.