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I wish to upgrade the cpu on my e521. i have run cpu-id and it states that i have

Name: Amd Athlon 64 X2 3800+

Code name : Windsor

Brand id: 4

Package: Socket AM2 (940)

Technology: 90nm

Can someone please explain the [Technology: 90nm] part to me.

I have been looking at these cpus for upgrade but do not want to order a processer that i will not be able to use.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103210

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103289

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103234

I would like to know if any of these processers will work as i see that they have a 65 nm Manufacturing Tech and they are Brisbane with

65W.

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