What processor can I get to upgrade?

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Krevra

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I want to upgrade my emachine to at least duel core, seems thats the main thing slowing it down from playing better games. Im about to get a Nvidia 9400 gt 1gig or a Radeon 4650 1gig in a few days. I know my system isnt for hardcore gaming and i dont expect it to be, but i would like to be able to play games from 2009+ even if its at medium settings. My question is what processor can i use to replace my current one thats at least dual core 2.4. I have been searching around and i cant find an answer anywhere.

My comps specs are: (Remember im upgrading the graphics card, and later plan to get a better power supply)
CPU-Z Report(Think it has my motherboard on there)
Emachine ET1831-05 I BELIEVE this is my motherboard number EMCP73VT-PM
Intel Celeron Processor 450 (2.20 GHz, 512 KB Cache, 800 MHz FSB)
500 GB SATA hard drive
3 GB of installed RAM (1 x 2048MB & 1 x 1024MB)
NVIDIA GeForce 7050 integrated graphics
SuperMulti optical drive with the following write speeds: 16x DVD±R, 8x DVD±R DL, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM, 48x CD-R, 32x CD-RW
Fast Ethernet networking (10/100)
Multi-in-One memory card reader compatible with CompactFlash (Type I and II), CF+ Microdrive, Secure Digital (SD) Card, miniSD Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCmobile, MMCmicro, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro
Ports: six USB 2.0 (two front, four rear), two PS/2, one VGA, six audio ports (7.1 channel audio support)
Expansion slots: two PCI (available), one PCI-Express x1 (available), one PCI-Express x16 (available)
Expansion bays: two 3.5-inch HDD (1 available), two 5.25-inch ODD (1 available)
High-definition headphone jack and microphone jack
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Thanks for much for the help, and the price is fine. im getting it after im done with basic training(Army Reserve) so i will have plenty of cash. i want to get the best possible one. And that one is much better then what i expected. But also i am going to upgrade the power supply prior to getting anything else after the graphics card. So im not to worried about the watts.
 
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Hell no don't buy an E8400, they are severely overpriced. And your motherboard is not limited to 65w cpu's. You could ge a Q6600 quad which is 105w, or a Q9505 which is 95w.

Here's your CPU support list-

http://www.e4allupgraders.info/dir1/motherboards/socket775/ecsMCP73VT-PM_cpu.shtml


I highly suggest this E6500-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116093


You won't even notice a difference between this and the E8400, it's a million times better than what you are running. Use the money you saved on the CPU and get a much better graphics card.

Actually, just found this card-

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BFGE88512GTOCE&cat=VCD


Cheap! The 8800gt and 9800gt are the same card. WAY better than a 4650. The 9400gt is junk.

And here's a good power supply to get-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035


If you get those 3 components there, you'll be gaming on better than medium settings :)
 
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Well, I believe people have tested those CPU's and it worked and thats why they are on the support list.
 
Sorry for the late response, But thanks alot guys. I thought i knew alot about computers but man im far from it lol. About the graphics card, im thinking of the EVGA GeForce GT 220 1GB DDR3 PCI-Express Graphics Card, it says it can run on min 300 watt, but there has been alot of confirmation that it runs with 250(I will upgrade the watts when i come back from basic training)

As for the processor i want to get the best possible one. I dont want to have to upgrade my computer for a few years... After getting the graphics card if at all seems it will cost more to upgrade ill get a new computer if not i rather do minor changes here and there. And whats the differnce between Dual core and Core Duo?
 
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There's not much difference at all between the pentium dual core and core 2 duo, as long as you are talking about the same technology (meaning like 45nm or 65nm etc). Core 2 duo has more cache, but thats it. There are both Wolfdale core's if you are looking at 45nm chips. It's certainly not worth over double the price at all.
 
I completely agree with 87dtna comments. The Core 2 Duo E8400 and the E8500 are a rip off. People who pay that much for a dual-core processor do not know what is available on the market. Quad-core processors have far more processing power than dual-core processors and you could get a good quad-core for $170.

The Pentium Dual-Core E6500 for $80 is a much better buy than the E8400 or E8500.
 
Hello, I am also planning to upgrade my processor, have same base system, and think i will go with the Intel Pentium Dual-Core E6500. The big question I have, as I have never upgraded a CPU, is will I need to do anything with the BIOS or chipset in order for it to work?
 
Linkster30, please post your motherboard specifications for us. This information is necessary in order to determine what processor will work with your system.
 
If you are going to upgrade to bigger components you might want to get a reasonably priced case like a HAF 912, which more than likely has better cooling than your current one. I wouldn't get a 9400GT, though. This card is pretty decent. GT240

makes me wonder if he should just build a simple system out of scratch...
Athlon II Quad, 4850 or 4870, Decent Motherboard, etc. A good PSU like a Corsair 520w.
 
I actually have this same model computer... and hopefully same mother board?.. I already put a 1gig video card in it and got a pretty killer deal on it so i purchased it... I too would like to upgrade to a dual core processor as a few games that i enjoy require them for the minimal requirements... I had found this list http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?Cat=914 and i hope this works cause i suck with forums lol!

anyhow i was thinking of getting the top one on that list?... would these even work?... unfortunatly im unemplyed right now and cant afford to do anything big but would enjoy playing with some of my friends now and then
 
That CPU should work (the pentium D 820) and is a decent upgrade. But they run very hot so make sure you watch those temps.

What model video card did you get? Unfortunately, most people think that more video card ram means better performance, and this isn't necessarily so at all. And video card manufacturers take advantage of that.
What resolution monitor do you have also?
 
the video card is a 1gb ati radeon hd 4500 series and the monitor came with the pc when i bought it ... it defaults at 1366x768 Im pretty knowledgable as far a sbuilding and such but upgrading and what affects video games i still have alot to learn on thank you for your help its greatly appreciated :D
 
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