I found out my computer is a Socket A (462). I was told by the manufacturer of my computer (Hp/Compaq) that A motherboards are compatible with Processors up to Athlon 64. I am unable to find many motherboards for Socket A to begin with, let alone ones that say they are compatible with Athlon 64. Any help would be greatly appreciated! I currently have a A7VBX-LA Motherboard, Athlon Xp 3000+ 2.17ghz processor, and 1 GB of Ram. I do seek to play the game medieval 2 total war (Im upgrading the graphics card as soon as i upgrade the processor and motherboard).
2007-02-09 11:22:06 · 5 answers · asked by Andre G 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
So what would I have to do to use athlon 64? I'm seeking to upgrade to it from XP which seems outdated.
2007-02-09 11:48:16 · update #1
I heard from HP that you cannot get a different socket...is that true?
2007-02-09 11:54:12 · update #2
they lied. Athlon and Athlon 64 are not the same. socket A is obselete and you will have to pay a premium for a new mobo at this point.
i suggest when you do upgrade, consider even budget motherboards for athlon 64 cpu (i got mine for $75) have built in graphics much better than what you are likely using now. look for a motherboard with geforce 6150 graphics and you will see what i mean. get a new mobo with the built in graphics and an athlon 64 and your computer will be 4-5 times faster with better graphics for gaming, and for under $250-$300.
2007-02-09 16:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by pezzilla101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new motherboard that supports AMD64. Get a Athlon64 4000+ CPU. Buy a Geforce 7600 or better. DO NOT buy an on board video card like the guy above said. You'll be disapointed. Newegg.com thats were I but my stuff. Lookin at $250-300. So theres no need to get a new Socket A mobo when your upgrading your CPU anyways. Make sure your mobo will support your ram. Different Pin sizes
2007-02-11 18:25:19 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Socket A are not compatiable with Athlon 64 chips, but they are compataible with athlon XP CPUs. I will provide a link to some, but you are not going to find alot becuase socket A is dated technology my advice is just to upgrade to whole new motherboard maybe a AM2 board and get a new processor.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2010200022+1070907493&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=22
2007-02-09 11:46:17 · answer #3 · answered by brentonbiggs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres socket 939 and socket 7 something for 64 chips. i was told that 939 was like night and day between the 7 something.
2007-02-09 11:56:49 · answer #4 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try http://www.tigerdirect.com
2007-02-09 12:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋