I have a 64bit AMD Athon 64 processor which runs at 1.8Ghz, I really need to upgrade! plz help, I have 1 GB of memory, and a 256 MB video card. it runs great but it still skips on most games, usually shades on bf2, but i would really like to run at 3 GHz! is their a chipset available for my motherboard at that speed?
2006-10-10 09:06:51 · 2 answers · asked by g-rald 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
First of all I am going to assume you mean a new processor, because you cannot change the chipset on a motherboard. If you do want a new processor read the rest, if not then you have your answer.
You need to run this program:http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php to find out what kind of socket you have. If you have AM2 (which I am sure you don't) the highest you can get is the FX-62. If you have socket 939 the best is the FX-60. If you have a different socket, then you would need a new motherboard. The FX-60 will run you about $600. If you need any more info, feel free to email me.
2006-10-10 13:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better get a new motherboard!
Chipset are not designed to be simply replaced, and you only need to miss one item and it was all for nothing.
I usually buy new boards and sell the old ones on eBay!
2006-10-10 10:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋