[yoyojoe]

hi folks,

as i'm about to upgrade an Athlon 64 3200 cpu to an X2 4800 i thought i'd ask before the EVENT :smooch: rather than after (it's to run on an Asus A8N SLI Deluxe mobo)

i have a copy of the current/resident bios (AWD v1006) backed up

S-O-O-O-o-o-o do i update the chipset drivers first? then install the new cpu? OR do i install the cpu then update drivers ???

i plan on using the most recent bios version for the AN8 SLI Premium mobo as i understand this is compatible for the X2 cpu and provides latest o/c options.

as ever, your input is much appreciated with thanx.

yo

 

[MaverickUK]

The only thing you should do before installing the CPU is resetting the CMOS, this should stop any conflictions (if any) once the new CPU is installed. Once you have installed it, then download anything CPU related that you need.

Good luck,
Nick.

 

[Rebellion88]

Make sure your PSU is upto the job as dual cores are alot more power hungry than single core processors, other than that you should notice a nice performance increase especially multi-tasking.

 

[MaverickUK]

I knew i forgot something What is your current PSU and full system specifications? You need to make sure you will have sufficient power as Rebellion stated above.

 

[linderman]

another consideration if you have not already purchased the 4800 / the 5000 X2 is very little more ($50.00) when I saw them last

I would sugggest you upgrade the bios before you install the new cpu.

dont forget to install the AMD optimizer (see Tips & Tricks section) for AMD dual core users

enjoy

 

[yoyojoe]

thanx for the feedback folks

the psu is a 420W Tagan unit ('bout 18 months old).

i recall reading somewhere that the power dissipation for an X2 is not necessarily double that of a 'regular' A64 due to the reduced die size viz-a-viz the X2-A64 compare BUT yes, i take on board your 'headsup' regarding the extra 'juice' and attendant heat dissippation/disipation/disepayshun (?spelin?) :embarased.

i figured on a bios upgrade BEFORE swapping out the cpu (as per an article i read on, i think, a Hardware Secrets webpage recently).

Nick - fyi as requested, my current system spec :smile: - A64 3200+, 1GB Corsair DDR400 (2x512) non-ECC CAS2.5, Tagan TG420-U01 psu, XFX Geforce 6600 card, assorted pata & sata drives (some in caddies), DVD-RW, floppy drive (yeah! really), 2x120 inlet/exhaust case fans.

Joe - AMD Optimizer exe now to hand - thank you for that one ray: (i don't recall visiting the tips and tricks section before, looks like some rather interesting/useful articles there: i'll have to spend some quality time there v. soon).

too late for the 5k unit, i went with the 4800 (now in hand) cos' they seemed to be getting nearly as scarce as rocking horse droppings :laugh: and when i learned scan were about to place an order for a late/last/final batch i put my name in the hat and bingo! they came up trumps.

a-n-d n-o-w for the deed.

catch ya later.

yo

 

[MaverickUK]

You're power supply can handle perfectly fine with the above specs, have fun with your X2 ^_^

 

[yoyojoe]

y-y-y-o-o-o-o-o !!!

X2 now UP

a-n-d

R-U-N-N-I-N-G

thanx guys, everything aokay - so far, am booted and logged in (my only problem was removing the heatsink and fan, i managed to break a 'lockdown' lug on the plastic frame that is screwed to the mobo, FORTUNATELY the X2 heatsink and fan has a different locking system - but does use the same 'spring clamp' lugs).

AMD dually Optimizer also installed.

benefits should really start to tell after burn-in and tweaking is completed then the 3d modellin and rendering will, hopefully, stop running like a dog.

opps :embarased - correction to my earlier 'power dissipation' comment:-
socket 939 X2 4800 cpu 110 W per core (90nm die)
socket AM2 X2 4800 cpu ?68?W per core (60nm die)

thanx again, yo.