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DOUGHBOY6
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10. September 2007 @ 18:45 |
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need an opinion.... would it be wise to upgrade to an Intel Core 2 do from an Intel P4 3.0GHz w/ HT tech (also LGA 775)?? clock speed is slower but, will i get better results b/c its dual core??
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AfterDawn Addict
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10. September 2007 @ 19:15 |
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You will get MUCH better performance. Although you will probably have to change motherboards to get the Core 2 Duo.
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11. September 2007 @ 04:02 |
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If your motherboard supports it (you'd be lucky if it does), you'll see a huge performance increase. But that's an if.
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11. September 2007 @ 05:06 |
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Yeah, I'm guessing he has one of the older 775 mobos that don't work with core 2 duos.
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11. September 2007 @ 06:16 |
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Although that said, often a BIOS update will let you use a Core 2 Duo, so it's not totally out of the question.
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DOUGHBOY6
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11. September 2007 @ 14:09 |
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but if it's the same socket type there shouldn't be any problem, right? i baught this PC not even a year before the first dual core came out to the market.
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11. September 2007 @ 14:21 |
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Well the Core 2 Duo's need a new power delivery feature, that might not be in your motherboard. Post your motherboard on here and we can check for you.
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DOUGHBOY6
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11. September 2007 @ 14:32 |
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alright 915 Express chipset family ( it's a gateway so i don't have high hopes lol)
thx
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11. September 2007 @ 19:16 |
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I'd be very surprised if that supported a core 2 duo, i'd say it's nearly certain that it wouldn't. When I say not supported I mean wouldn't work at all, not just would work slower.
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DOUGHBOY6
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13. September 2007 @ 13:34 |
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hmm ok then, thank you for your time
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13. September 2007 @ 15:27 |
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No problem, If I can ever help you upgrade your other components, drop me a PM or make another thread here.
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