Gateway DX4200-09, CPU upgrade question.

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Lifer
Jul 5, 2005
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Hola,

I'm looking around for a "possible" upgrade to give a moderate performance boost...especially the CPU for my gateway machine (sig below). Right now it's been powered by the 9150e...served me well :). I'm wondering that higher tier of a phenom X4 (version I) series would do the job, especially I'm eyeing on the 9950 BE. And if it's compatible at all :eek: !

So far I know the motherboard has a 780G chipset and that's about it :p

Appreciative as always !


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mfenn

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Whatever you do, do not spent money on a Phenom I! Even the fastest one is dog slow. Your board can probably take a Phenom II or Athlon II after BIOS update.