what cpu to buy ???

[benny770]

hey guys i have a frustration.

I have a AMD athlon 64x2 dual core processor 4200+. it is fitted in a gigabyte ga-m61pme-s2 mother board. i want to upgrade ffor under $150 (AUS) what do i buy.
cheers

 

[TrainTrackHack]

I'd look at a Phenom II X3 or Athlon II X4, however, you'll most likely need to update the BIOS on the board before it'll handle the CPU.

This looks like something you'll want. It happens to be supported by the board, but like I said, you need to make sure the BIOS version is up to date.

 

[87dtna]

Yes make sure the bios has the latest update first.

That Athlon II 635 is a good price in AU, I'd go for that. Thats a nice upgrade, should be worlds faster than a 4200+.

 

[benny770]

Yes make sure the bios has the latest update first.

That Athlon II 635 is a good price in AU, I'd go for that. Thats a nice upgrade, should be worlds faster than a 4200+.

cheers. i dont have the revised version (rev2), just the standard mobo. i hope this doesnt effect it. also will i need to buy cooling gel?

 

[87dtna]

I just checked, revision 1 still supports the Athlon II 635 with the F4 or newer bios.

Here's the F6 Bios-

http://www.gigabyte.us/Support/Motherboard/BIOS_DownloadFile.aspx?FileType=BIOS&FileID=15242

Just click the Asia, the american one is slow.

There is an F7 Bios, but it's a beta bios and not needed anyway since F4 and newer supports Athlon II's.

 

[Shlouski]

I have the 620 oced to 3.4 in my internet pc, i was very impressed, performance for price.