Newbie Question

[Tyler7]

Ok, so I am new to playing around with computer hardware.
I have an old 32-bit computer that I bought in 2009 that is:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T6500 @ 2.10GHz 2.10 GHz
I recently bought a new, 64-bit computer that is:
AMD E2-3800 APU with Radeon(TM) HD Graphics 1.30 GHz
My basic question is, can I put the old computer's Intel cpu in place of my newest computer's AMD processor?
I'm pretty sure I cannot put the AMD into the old computer for purposes of compatibility between 64-bit and 32-bit.
Another question, if the above is yes, is it very likely to overheat?

 

[elemein]

Both the CPUs you listed are 64-bit.

But no, you cannot do this. The sockets are not compatible.

 

[Tyler7]

Ok, thank you for a quick reply. That sucks, was looking for a better processor to be able to make use of some new ram I just installed haha.

 

[frozentundra123456]

No offense, but why did you buy the E2-3800? I hope this is not in a desktop. Your old Core 2 is probably faster.

 

[erunion]

can you still return the AMD system?

 

[Tyler7]

No offense, but why did you buy the E2-3800? I hope this is not in a desktop. Your old Core 2 is probably faster.

I had originally bought it because my old laptop's motherboard had been fried for about 2 years from be accidentally stepping on the power cord brick. I only had a $300 budget and needed a cheap laptop as I was just starting college. Both are laptops.

can you still return the AMD system?

No, i bought it over a year ago from Best Buy for $230, it was the cheapest laptop they had because it was open box and they were going to quit carrying it. :\
I heard from a few people that if I plan to customize my computer I should just purchase a desktop computer, any recommendations?

 

[Yuriman]

Cheap Dells are usually not bad, look on Dell's outlet for something with a Core i3 or i5 and run it by us on here. Most will recommend you build from scratch, but tbh, the Dells will probably be cheaper than the parts it would take to build them.

 

[DrMrLordX]

low-end OEM systems will always be less expensive than what can by built by a DIY builder. What you gain for the extra money spent on the DIY machine is (maybe) a longer MTBF for parts that have high failure rates (fans, PSUs, HDDs if you bother with them) and better customization options.

Cheap Dells or what have you will be less expensive, but if customization is truly your goal, you may not be pleased with the end result. Still . . . stuff like:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...=USI-102510845

is dirt cheap. You might even be able to pull the chip and stick in a Core 2 Quad if you're lucky. Maybe. Also, it is a refurb so buyer beware.

edit: an even cheaper option:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8992352&Sku=JOS-102410844