[rowell]

hi guys,
I was wondering 2 things.

1. At the moment I have Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2200 @2.20GHz and I was looking to upgrade would this one be an upgrade or would it be worse Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHZ LGA775 SL8HX Processor (Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHZ LGA775 SL8HX Processor - eBay (item 230596000066 end time Apr-10-11 10:28:19 PDT))
I know it's 0.60GHz faster but there might be a catch that a non experienced person like me isn't seeing.

If it is not better don't worry about reading the next question but post your opinions still, thanx.

2. I have A G31M3-L V2 Motherboard and was wondering if that processor would even fit. I know my Motherboard is socket 775 LGA but there might be technicality difficulty or compatibility problems between these two if so leave some feedback as well.

thanks Rowell

 

[greenbrucelee]

the one you have at the moment is better. The one you have is a core 2 duo whilst the other one isn't.

 

[rowell]

thanks for a quick reply.

So should I stick with the one I have atm?

 

[greenbrucelee]

what are you full specs?

If things are getting a bit slow how about upgrading the ram or degfragging the hard drive.

 

[Markgg88]

If I may add, a Core 2 Quad would be a decent upgrade if you're into gaming.

 

[gcavan]

Yup. Besides the fact it is a slower proc than your current one, it also is not listed on the cpu support list for your board.

In the future, refer to this list before choosing a new processor. It could save you money and grief.

MSI G31M3-L V2 / G31M3-LS V2 CPU support

 

[Markgg88]

I might be stupid, but I see the pentium 4 listed there?

 

[gcavan]

Yup. You see several. Do you see the SL8HX?

 

[rowell]

yes but the cpu code isn't there am i correct?

as gcavan just said before me

 

[Markgg88]

Oh. Of all those that specific one happens not to be there. :upset:
:grin:

 

[rowell]

what are you full specs?

If things are getting a bit slow how about upgrading the ram or degfragging the hard drive.

1. I have a new hard drive.
2. I am upgrading the RAM to 4gb instead of 2gb I noticed this computer can get slow when runing 2 games at the same time (e.g. Minecraft and Powerbot) with those 2 things open ram is like 90% and CPU is like 90%+ so was looking to upgrade CPU also until I get my new computer.

I am keeping this computer as a main computer and my new build as a gaming computer.

click here to go to my building thread and help me out: http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f255/help-with-building-new-gaming-computer-564008.html#post3205620

 

[greenbrucelee]

upping the ram will help, get fastest cpu on the list for that motherboard if you can.

 

[linderman]

getting an E8400 or E8500 would really ratchet things up for you; do some ebay hunting for a good deal on a used cpu

 

[rowell]

getting an E8400 or E8500 would really ratchet things up for you; do some ebay hunting for a good deal on a used cpu

I'm buying this one will it fit on my motherboard its a E8400

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz/6m/1333/06 (eBay item 250801001225 end time 08-Apr-11 09:45:42 AEST) : Computers scroll down to see the item

 

[greenbrucelee]

it will fit and it should work find. I have one of those and they are great overclockers.