Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic New Processor Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post ecoyd1 Posted at 6:35 pm on Dec. 19, 2006 Ok, so for Christmas I'm gonna upgrade my computer and get a new processor. I would really want it to be dual core, and would prefer AMD. I have no idea where to start. Do I need a new motherboard or can I just buy the processor? Any recommendations on what model? I'd like it to be under 200. Thanks in advance.

Replies Ayien Posted at 8:25 pm on Dec. 19, 2006 Keep in mind that any drastic hardware change will result in the inability to use your current Windows installation. I upgraded mine and was not able to use Windows. So before you buy like a madman, ensure you backup anything you need before the transfer of hardware. Good luck. JoeTeets Posted at 6:47 pm on Dec. 19, 2006 go to newegg.com i think,neway,they got all kinds of comp stuff,and very cheap and Badd Ass 32i Posted at 6:40 pm on Dec. 19, 2006 Quote: from ecoyd1 at 8:38 pm on Dec. 19, 2006 So what would be a good option if I didnt go dual core? Well it depends on the motherboard. If you're looking to buy a new mobo, you can get a new processor to go with it. How much do you want to spend total? If you get a new motherboard, you have to make sure it has similar specs to the one you have now. You've got to be able to put your ram, video card, etc. on it. ecoyd1 Posted at 6:38 pm on Dec. 19, 2006 So what would be a good option if I didnt go dual core? 32i Posted at 6:36 pm on Dec. 19, 2006 Depends on the motherboard that you currently have. Chances are that you're going to have to get a new mobo. All 5 previous replies displayed.