New Processor

[Silva]

Looking to replace a card exactly like this Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80570E8400

Its a Intel Core 2 duo 3ghz.

 

 

Looking for a processor around $250 and if its combo'd with some memory all the better even if its some more money.

[KScorp]

Take your pick from these processors (Newegg.com). They are the only ones that will be compatible.

 

If you want my recommendation, there is no need to upgrade the processor. The one you have is very good and the upgrades aren't much better since they're limited by the socket. In fact you have one of the best ones possible for that socket. Saving for a better video card (assuming you need a better one) is a better option, or start saving for a new motherboard + CPU combo.

[Silva]

Saving for a better video card (assuming you need a better one) is a better option, or start saving for a new motherboard + CPU combo.

 

Ahh well i already upgraded my video card from a gts250 to a gtx460 not too long ago so its not a problem there. Also the reason for wanting a better processor is becuase on big games like fps's with multiple actions and random crap going on its the only thing that lags behind.

[jazzy]

if you're willing- wait until Q3 of this year for AMD's new Bulldozer line, or get a Sandy Bridge CPU (hella fast)

 

youd have to buy a new motherboard obviously, and possibly ram if you're still using DDR2, but Sandy Bridge has AMAZING improvements if you're willing to drop the extra $$$

 

Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80580Q9505 this would work fine, really. but like i said, there's really no reason to rebuy an outdated socket. you're setting yourself up for disaster.

[Silva]

Well in that case i probably should upgrade mobo and cpu, gotta look for a good combo .

[jazzy]

like i said though, make sure everything is compatible. What's your current spec stuff right now? ie what's your ram, hdd, etc. chances are your heatsink/cpufan might not be compatible either.

[Sicksicksix]

whats your socket type? Ill help you find the most bang for your buck. also link me to your motherboard see if i can find some good ram for you.

 

 

e/ after reading more of the thread if you give me a price range, i can find all the parts that you need.

[Silva]

Ok, Ram 4g ddr2

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK

CPU Socket LGA 775

Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor BX80570E8400

HDD WD 500g caviar black

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD5002AALX 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Mobo

Newegg.com - MSI P43 Neo-F LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard

 

 

Also my case is very large so theres plenty of room for things its a Cooler Master Centurion.

[jazzy]

idk then man. if you wanted to upgrade to a new cpu, you'd have tou pgrade a lot of stuff. your ram, your mobo, your cpu.

 

also the hdd you lniked is SATA 3, but your mobo doesn't support that so I'm just going to assume you meant SATA 2

 

but to put into perspective this is your CPU vs the i5-2500k (overclockable sandy bridge quad core). the i5-2500k is pretty much "the best bang for your buck" in the sandy bridge line. anyway:

 

it's a big jump, but the cost of upgrading your computer could very well be $350~ for the CPU, Mobo, and ram

 

also what's your GPU?

[Silva]

Newegg.com - SPARKLE SXX4602048D5SNM GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

GPU