Looking For a New Proscessor.

[Pyong Kawaguchi]

So, I'm looking for a new processor, I personally prefer AMD, but If a intel one of superior power is availiable, I'll take that. I'm looking for a Processor with a socket of AM2 (Same as the 3800+, Btw, does Socket AM2+ work on Socket AM2?)
I'm looking at these two cpu's
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010340343%2050001028%201050717007%20105101317&name=3.0GHz%20and%20higher
Which one would you suggest?
Also, Does PCIe 2.0 Affect cards that Are not in SLI/Crossfire?
And How much would It improve my preformance on my HD4870?

[kenney001]

Yes AM2+ works on AM2 Mobo's

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103291

[StankBacon]

however you wont get the same performance as you would with a real am2+ mobo.

[Hotrod]

Wait, so let's say that he wanted to get a Phenom, which is for an AM2+, it would work in his mobo? What if I wanted to do the same, would it also work, even though I have Vista?

[StankBacon]

it depends, most am2 mobos have bios updates that support am2+ procs... just check your mobos support site.

also, operating system has nothing to do with it.

[Abdurahman]

Yeah Bacon is right. You can put a phenom or toliman on an am2 processor, although the performance won't be the same.

[Xetsuei]

Yeah Bacon is right. You can put a phenom or toliman on an am2 socket, although the performance won't be the same.

ftfy

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103272

That's the superior of the two, but if you want me to find something better give me a price range.

[Abdurahman]

Thanks Xet I appreciate it. If I could rep you I would. Yeah Xet is right that new 6000+ is nice.

[Cortexian]

The Intel Core i7 processors are overclockable to be on par if not better than that. If you're not into overclocking though, go with the 6000+.

[StankBacon]

wat... why would he buy an intel proc if he has an amd board.

[Cortexian]

wat... why would he buy an intel proc if he has an amd board.


I personally prefer AMD, but If a intel one of superior power is availiable, I'll take that.

He'd buy an Intel board I assume...

[StankBacon]

i think op is confused.

[Pyong Kawaguchi]

I plan on getting a new hdd, a new mobo, a new processor and thermal paste
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103272 < Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152102 < Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138105 < Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007 < Thermal Paste
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104060 < Ram
And possibly this along with the above http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227335 < Ram
All that should run all hunkey dorey with my hd4870 Right?
All that for a Total of $305.95 After Rebate without tax.
Hmm, Add a 20$ case, a decent 40$ power supply and a Nice Vid card, and you can run crysis at Very High for under 600$
:conspiracy:

[Cortexian]

It'll all work together, but it's not an Intel setup ;).