Oh, I had an 8800GT which I flipped for a HD 4850. I think the upgrade cost me ~$20 after selling off the 8800GT. The thing runs super hot, unfortunately.
Hmm, thanks for the heads up! I was worried a little about futureproofing, but I'll take your word for it that there isn't much of a difference. It would have been as much of an impulse buy as you can get with $200.
Yeah, I never had trouble installing CPUs..just found the golden triangle.
So the motherboard will automatically recognize the new CPU and configure itself as necessary?
Hi everyone,
I currently have an E6420 installed on an Asus P5k, overclocked to 2.6. I'm on the verge of buying an E8400 since it appears the P5k supports the 45nm CPUs.
I was just wondering what steps I would need to take to install the CPU beyond the normal hardware stuff? Like, would I need...
Hello everyone, longtime reader, first-time poster. I'm hoping you guys can help me with this ongoing headache I'm having with a computer build.
Last September, I ordered a motherboard/CPU (E6300) combo from the now defunct Monarch Computers. Long story short, I spent over $100...
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