Upgrading AMD CPU

[bonesdad1]

With the recent price drops of the XP series, I want to upgrade my Duron 900. Question is, which one? I have a ECS K7S5A mobo and 256k Crucial PC2100. Considering going as high as a XP2100, but can save $40+ getting an 1800+ instead and upgrading higher in the future. Thoughts?

goldarn the pusherman

 

[nja469]

Well, I'd buy the fastest thing you can afford, being that it's at a reasonable price of course. Most anything will offer a improvement over a duron 900. Also I don't know about that board and chips over 2200+?

 

[bonesdad1]

According to the ECS website, the K7S5A is compatible with the .13 XP Thoroughbred too...at least I think thats what it means...

goldarn the pusherman

 

[halkebul]

AMD XP 2000+ would be the best upgrade for you.

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[lhgpoobaa]

Yes... Any XP ranged CPU would be a good choice. The XP1800+ is a decent inbetween model.
if i were you I would also consider buying an extra 256Mb ram.

Having more ram will keep all those apps and games running efficiently. (Especially if you play alot of games)

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[TheGame]

if you goto <A HREF="http://www.pricewatch.com" target="_new"> Pricewatch</A> and take a look at the CPUs the XP2100+ seems to be the sweet spot as far as price performance goes, but these prices are constantly changing, everything else seems about right.

-TheGame-

 

[bonesdad1]

Maybe this begs the next question, Retail or OEM? You dont get the 3 yr warranty with OEM do you? And do the retail fans suck or are they decent and fairly quiet? THanks for all the good advice.

goldarn the pusherman

 

[halkebul]

Retail. $95 at <A HREF="http://www.newEgg.com" target="_new">NewEgg</A>

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[dave4900]

Buy an oem and put the money you save towards a decent cooler.

 

[mrwhipper]

Retail doesn't cost much more than OEM but has a 3 year warrante vs. 1 year. Still I would invest in a GOOD HS and fan even if you get retail. (Volcano 7+ or 9) Good luck. Take care.

Hang in there. It can only get better!

 

[Rubberbband]

I run the 1800Xp with the stock HSF. Never gets above 49 degrees under full load. You won't be able to overclock with this setup though.

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[bonesdad1]

How about the Volcano series? Are they quiet? Are the stock HSF noisy? Excessive noise is a big factor for me. How much do the Volcano cost?

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Also, I only have a 300W PSU. Probably should go up to 400(+)? Any recommendations on a good QUIET PSU?

 

[AndrewT]

Antec or Enermax, both quality and silent.

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[Guest]

Try with your current PSU first; it it doesnt work, or is unstable, get a better one. these ECS boards are very sensitive to good quality PSU's. I know.. I've had a few

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