CPU recommendation, upgrading from p4-1.6

[Shaka]

Hi,

My ati 9700pro died recently, so I got a geforce 6600gt.

From what I understand, in HL2, my p4 1.6 oc'd to 2.2 is underdriving my 6600gt.

So my question is, what cpu do I need to match well with my 6600gt? I run at 1280x1024 on my lcd.

 

[BitByBit]

If you decide to upgrade only the CPU, then make sure your motherboard is the right socket for the chip you wish to upgrade to.
If that's a socket 478 motherboard, then you might be able to find a cheap 1.8A to overclock. You'll have to find out whether your motherboard supports 533MHz FSBs before considering a 'B' P4.

 

[addinator]

 

[Markfw]

Time for a new motherboard/CPU combo. For games, as said, get a 939 pin Venive 3000 combo.

 

[Shaka]

Originally posted by: BitByBit
If you decide to upgrade only the CPU, then make sure your motherboard is the right socket for the chip you wish to upgrade to.
If that's a socket 478 motherboard, then you might be able to find a cheap 1.8A to overclock. You'll have to find out whether your motherboard supports 533MHz FSBs before considering a 'B' P4.

Oh yea I forgot to mention I'd probably get new mobo as well.

I just kinda wanted to know what range I should get so I wouldn't go overkill on the cpu.

 

[Shaka]

Originally posted by: Markfw900
Time for a new motherboard/CPU combo. For games, as said, get a 939 pin Venive 3000 combo.

Ok I will look for a 3000 combo from frys then. Thanks!

 

[utgamer]

From what I understand, in HL2, my p4 1.6 oc'd to 2.2 is underdriving my 6600gt.

I have a 1.6 o/ced to 2.2 as well, but with an ATI 9600 Pro. What is this underdriving you speak of?

 

[BitByBit]

I'd imagine he means his CPU isn't keeping up with his GPU, and is thus acting as a bottleneck.