Time for a bigger CPU.

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Durango_Boy

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When I first built this machine I bought what I thought would be a good MB / foundation for future upgrades.

My question is, will this board support dual core processors, and does someone have a suggestion for the best Intel chip I can get that my board supports?

Motherboard - Asus P5WD2 - LGA-775

I prefer Intel CPUs so let's stay on their side of the market.

Thanks all.
 
Unfortunately your board only supports up to a Pentium D CPU. So you will need to build a new system that supports the latest processors. The 775 slot is about dead anyway.
 
Okay, looking at this closer. I do plan to build a new machine but probably not for another year or so.

Mine works just fine, but heck I built it 5 years ago.

My current CPU is:

Intel Celeron D 351 Prescott Core 3.2GHz, with a FBS of 533MHz.

Will any of the following be a drop in improvement that I'll actually notice?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...1 600005686&IsNodeId=1&name=3.0GHz and higher

How important is the L2 Cache? Most on that list are 2 - 3 MB. My current L2 Cache is 256KB so I'm guessing the difference could be significant.

Also, my MB will support a FBS of 800MHz and I want to utilize that.

Suggestions? Cost isn't a HUGE issue, but I would rather not spend upwards of $400.
 
Your board only supports up to a pentium D processor.... It doesn't support Core 2 duo or any E series processor. You need a new motherboard. If you are wanting something up to date then you will need the new sandybridge for intel or wait until AMD releases their new socket processor. AM3 is still alive but don't know for how much longer.
 
Let me try another angle.

Not going to build a new machine right now. I do understand I need a new MB that supports newer and more modern chips.

Knowing that I am sticking with my 775 socket board...and the following criteria, what options do I have?

3+GHz
800MHz FSB

Thanks, sorry for being a noob with this part of it.
 
If the current computer satisfies you current needs then no need to upgrade.If you are having some problems with the current computer then only it will be worth upgrading
 
Durango_Boy said:
Let me try another angle.

Not going to build a new machine right now. I do understand I need a new MB that supports newer and more modern chips.

Knowing that I am sticking with my 775 socket board...and the following criteria, what options do I have?

3+GHz
800MHz FSB

Thanks, sorry for being a noob with this part of it.
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Pentium D 820, 830, 925, 930, 935, 940, 945, 950, 960

However, you won't find them in any retail store as they are old and discontinued. You will have to search ebay or your local computer repair shot may have some laying around. Just a warning though, Pentium D's ran pretty hot.

Here is a list of what cpu's your board supports.

http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=P5WD2&product=1&os=17
 
Thanks for the suggestions.

I found a Pentium D 960, new, for $80 shipped.

3.6GHz, 800MHz FSB, L2 Cache 2MB.

Should speed me up considerably, ya think?

Where would be the best download site for the BIOS update I will need?

Thanks for all the help.
 
mihir said:
If the current computer satisfies you current needs then no need to upgrade.If you are having some problems with the current computer then only it will be worth upgrading
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I do have occasional issues where I think I'm, as they say, bouncing off the rev limiter. LOL.
 
What bios version is installed at the moment? Always go to the motherboard manufacturer for bios updates. If you have 0501 installed, then your good to go.
 
I dont think the upgrade is worth $80.
You should stick to your current CPU and not spend $80 bucks on a new CPU.It wont make much of a difference.
 
 
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I think he wants to spend $400 on a CPU upgreade.He is not looking for a computer upgrade for another year
 
mihir said:
I think he wants to spend $400 on a CPU upgreade.He is not looking for a computer upgrade for another year
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The Pentium D 960 I found is a good upgrade and will only cost $80.

Thinking about a new case too, that I can use down the line when I build a new system.

Benny, I really like that MB. Good starting point for a future build, a year or so down the road.
 
Durango_Boy said:
The Pentium D 960 I found is a good upgrade and will only cost $80.

Thinking about a new case too, that I can use down the line when I build a new system.

Benny, I really like that MB. Good starting point for a future build, a year or so down the road.
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Ok it will provide some improvment but dont expect it to work wonders.
 
johnb35 said:
What bios version is installed at the moment? Always go to the motherboard manufacturer for bios updates. If you have 0501 installed, then your good to go.
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John is the only way to look at the current BIOS version to restart and watch the boot screens?

BIOS is a weak point for me and I just don't know much about it.

I went ahead and wasted my money on the 960. :good:
 
johnb35 said:
What bios version is installed at the moment? Always go to the motherboard manufacturer for bios updates. If you have 0501 installed, then your good to go.
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I did not have BIO version 0501 so I downloaded it.

I will install it before I shut the computer down to swap the chip.

I assume during boot it'll prompt me if I need to do anything, otherwise it'll accept the new chip just fine.
 
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