GadgetLover

I know there are many other threads about this, but I don't think hijacking would be nice, unless you don't mind hehe :p

Well I want to upgrade the processor to Dual Core for like under 50 bucks in total after Shipping and Handling and whatever else.
I am pretty sure I can get an AMD 64 x2 but not sure enough, 100%, to buy one hehe.
Here are my specs:
Name AMD Sempron 3400+
Codename Manila
Specification AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3400+
Package Socket AM2 (940)
CPUID F.F.2
Extended CPUID F.5F
Brand ID 6
Core Stepping DH-F2
Technology 90 nm
Core Speed 1803.8 MHz
Multiplier x FSB 9.0 x 200.4 MHz
HT Link speed 801.7 MHz
Stock frequency 1800 MHz
Instructions sets MMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, x86-64
L1 Data cache 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache 64 KBytes, 2-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache 256 KBytes, 16-way set associative, 64-byte line size

Mainboard Model 0HY175
And yea the socket is AM2
Not sure how this would help but here:

Hardware monitor AMD Sempron 3400+
Temperature 0 19°C (66°F) [0x44] (Core #0)

Hardware monitor NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Temperature 0 63°C (145°F) (GPU Core)

Anything else I need to add?

So I'm basically asking for help to find the processor because I was looking for one, and they are either about 300 bucks for some reason (It's possible to get quad core with motherboard and a new case for that much) or if they are like 20 or 30 bucks they are deactivated. So now it's like no where to be found.
I found this one: http://laptops4me.com/product_info.p...ducts_id/18179
But not sure if it will work, but seems like it would, also it's a bit over what I would hope to pay since it's old technology now, but I guess I could squeeze in but if possible anyone know of a cheaper version?
Please help.
Thank you.

GadgetLover

For some reason I cant edit my post above more than once, so I'd like to know if this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103210
will work with my motherboard that's given above.
Thanks in advance.

wrench97

The Brisbane may work, but it can be tough with an OEM bios especially Dell as to whether or not it is recognized properly, the Windsor core x2 5400, x2 5600 will definitely work.
The Windsor x2 6000 89 watt only in that board Google this part number > ADA6000IAA6CZ < the 125 watt will not work in your board for long so watch the CPU you find.

GadgetLover

So The Brisbane on Newegg might work, but no guarantees, but the 5400 and 5600 will work no problem. I haven't seen the 5400 though. Well like this one http://www.cesell.com/product.php?productid=161550 They all seem to be out of order, I mean deactivated and no longer distributed.
Thanks for the help though.

wrench97

The Brisbane's are different voltages and the C521 used 2 or 3 different motherboards all similar but made by different vendors to Dell's specs using the same Bios, you see reports of the 65nm(brisbane) chips working occasionally, but most reports say no, I know I tried 1 or 2 and only had success with the 90nm Windsor cores. Try looking on Ebay for used ones.

GadgetLover

Hmm what would you say about this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/AMD-Athlon-64-x2...item1e58be7fa7

GadgetLover

Oh and what about this one
http://www.digiconcepts.com/amd_cpus_235.htm
if not that one.

wrench97

That's another Brisbane> http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD...600DOBOX).html

GadgetLover

Dang, all of them are brisbane?
This is harder than I thought.

wrench97

Winsdor cores are older and out of production except for the x2 6000 125 watt.
The Brisbane if it's not now, soon will also be out of production.

GadgetLover

So what should I get then? Because I want to upgrade to dual core in order to get the full use of my graphics card, but I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars to get a new computer.
Also here is my cpu thing if that helps.

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Phædrus2401

I'd say that your best bet would be to buy a new motherboard as well as the CPU. It's going to be extremely difficult finding a better CPU that works in your current motherboard.

GadgetLover

But then that will cost me hundreds of dollars which I don't want to spend.

GadgetLover

What about this one?
http://www.acmemicro.com/estore/merc...tid=357&step=4

wrench97

Yes the C521 came with them at one point.
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD...600CUBOX).html

GadgetLover

But will it work?

GadgetLover

And what about this one?
http://www.partstore.com/Part/Advanc...aspx?s=froogle
Yea I'm going a bit overboard here with the price.

wrench97

Yep that's a 89 watt windsor it'll work.

GadgetLover

yea well... I got the 60.99 Athlon 64 x2 5200+ Brisbane... I looked around they said it will work.

wrench97

Let us know how you make out.