CPU Moving

XION · 07-16-2007, 01:32 PM

I recently bought a Intel core duo extreme 6800 cpu with a single pci express slot motherboard. as im thinking of getting a second graphics card, is it possible to move a cpu from 1 motherB to another after its been used? or will this damage it??

Also, im running off a XFX 7600GT at the moment, if i get a second card, should it be the same in order to work properly? if not, does anyone have any recommendations on a good card around the $300 zone?

Impulse666 · 07-16-2007, 01:45 PM

8800GTS 640MB is around $300 if I recall correctly, and yes you can move your CPU from motherboard to motherboard as often as you like. You just risk damaging it when moving it, but that goes for any part. You should properly clean and reapply thermal paste each time you remove the heatsink though.

Kornowski · 07-16-2007, 01:47 PM

I wouldn't get another card, I would just upgrade the 7600 you have, like Impulse said, get the 8800GTS, this will be far better than your 7600, or even two 7600's in SLI.

To have two cards, you have to be using the same card, could be a different make though, for example, you could have your XFX 7600 and a Gainward 7600. But you couldn't have an XFX 7600 and an 8800.

Impulse666 · 07-16-2007, 01:53 PM

You could use both cards, but not in SLI mode, and therefor wouldnt get any perfomance gains in gaming. But you could use two different cards just to support more monitors.

[-0MEGA-] · 07-16-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Impulse666

You could use both cards, but not in SLI mode, and therefor wouldnt get any perfomance gains in gaming. But you could use two different cards just to support more monitors.

He can use SLI if he gets an SLI board. And the one he has now only have one PCI-E x16 slot, so he couldnt use two.

To answer your question, yes you can move the CPU to a new motherboard. But I wouldnt get another 7600GT, I would get a higher end single card, the 8800GTS would be the best. But if you dont want to spend that much, a 7950GT is also a great choice.

XION · 07-16-2007, 05:35 PM

thank you, do you think a single 8800gts would be better than 2 7600gt's??

[-0MEGA-] · 07-16-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XION

thank you, do you think a single 8800gts would be better than 2 7600gt's??

Oh yes, by far! Not to mention it's a DX10 card.

From memory, 2x 7600GT's are only on par with a 7900GT.

07-16-2007, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
XION Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 27	CPU Moving I recently bought a Intel core duo extreme 6800 cpu with a single pci express slot motherboard. as im thinking of getting a second graphics card, is it possible to move a cpu from 1 motherB to another after its been used? or will this damage it?? Also, im running off a XFX 7600GT at the moment, if i get a second card, should it be the same in order to work properly? if not, does anyone have any recommendations on a good card around the $300 zone?

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Impulse666 Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 571	8800GTS 640MB is around $300 if I recall correctly, and yes you can move your CPU from motherboard to motherboard as often as you like. You just risk damaging it when moving it, but that goes for any part. You should properly clean and reapply thermal paste each time you remove the heatsink though. __________________ Ubuntu 7.10 Pentium 4 631 3.0Ghz 160 + 320 + 320 GB 1024MB 7600GT OC Acer 22" LCD M-Audio Audiophile 2496 Sony STR-G1ES Scott SP1001 (x2) ::: FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND ::: F@H Team 44358 ::: Team Stats :::

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Kornowski VIP - Graphics Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 18 Posts: 12,682	I wouldn't get another card, I would just upgrade the 7600 you have, like Impulse said, get the 8800GTS, this will be far better than your 7600, or even two 7600's in SLI. To have two cards, you have to be using the same card, could be a different make though, for example, you could have your XFX 7600 and a Gainward 7600. But you couldn't have an XFX 7600 and an 8800. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 EVGA 750i SLI FTW 4GB Crucial Ballistix @ 800MHz PNY 8800GTS G92 @ 800/2000/1000 Corsair HX520W Windows Vista Home Premium Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 SATA II Tuniq Tower LED OCZ XTC RAM Cooler Antec 900 (Modded)

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