I currently have a 939 socket Opteron running at 2.2 ghz. I was looking into upgrading the main components of my computer. The processor I am looking at is the E5200. I plan on over clocking it. My question is, would I see a substantial upgrade in computing power over my current processor.
I mainly play games with my computer. Video card is a 7900gt and I will likely upgrade that after I do the processor, ram and mobo.
I just dont want to waste my money changing platforms when I have something that might be comperable and I wont see a big difference.
The E5200 on stock is better then the old Opteron by a good amount. However you're overclocking meaning it will be an even bigger increase considering that chip was made for overclocking and can go to about 4GHz if you do it right. You'll also need a new Intel based motherboard (LGA 755).
Any idea when the LGA 755 socket is being phased out (if they have even announced it)? I havent been keeping up, I just dont want to spend money on an upgrade and then have to change platforms again in 2 years.
This comment was edited at 12/01/2008 6:51 PM
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upgrade question
I mainly play games with my computer. Video card is a 7900gt and I will likely upgrade that after I do the processor, ram and mobo.
I just dont want to waste my money changing platforms when I have something that might be comperable and I wont see a big difference.
Thanks
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