"Upgrading" on the Cheap

[wesoprock]

As per my previous post, looks like the AM2 4800+ and 5200+ will not be coming out. So, with that said, I want to do minimal upgrading as possible. Conroe is not an option. I was thinking x2 3800+ or x2 4400+. I need suggestions on a mobo that still runs AGP. Thanks in advance anandtech'rs!

 

[shamans]

easy. asrock 939 dual sata2.

 

[wesoprock]

Does it support X2? Looks like it only supports single core.

 

[kmmatney]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813128307

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813157081

The ASRock board supports X2 processors. Too bad they don't make an ASRock AGP/PCIE board for AM2.

 

[wesoprock]

Thank you for all the support!!

 

[Pederv]

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=246603
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=241799
http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-K8NSC-9

 

[wesoprock]

Ok, I've decided to go the ASROCK 939. Still undecided with the CPU (x2 3800+ or x2 4600). I'll be doing some gaming, websurfing, and some photoshop, nothing too drastic. I have a stick of 512 Kingston(pc2700) ram. Should I stick with that or upgrade to 1 gig? If so, what would be the best ram for my buck. I will not be OC'ing.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: wesoprock
Ok, I've decided to go the ASROCK 939. Still undecided with the CPU (x2 3800+ or x2 4600). I'll be doing some gaming, websurfing, and some photoshop, nothing too drastic. I have a stick of 512 Kingston(pc2700) ram. Should I stick with that or upgrade to 1 gig? If so, what would be the best ram for my buck. I will not be OC'ing.

You should try to get at least 1GB of DDR400. Maybe go to a single-core A64 to save the necessary $.

Edit - What's your video card?

- M4H

 

[wesoprock]

Heh, I'm running a 6600GT, AGP, 'ol school now.

 

[Skeeedunt]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire

Originally posted by: wesoprock
Ok, I've decided to go the ASROCK 939. Still undecided with the CPU (x2 3800+ or x2 4600). I'll be doing some gaming, websurfing, and some photoshop, nothing too drastic. I have a stick of 512 Kingston(pc2700) ram. Should I stick with that or upgrade to 1 gig? If so, what would be the best ram for my buck. I will not be OC'ing.

You should try to get at least 1GB of DDR400. Maybe go to a single-core A64 to save the necessary $.

Edit - What's your video card?

- M4H

blasphemy!! single core might be ok for your solar-powered calculator, but some of us are trying to run the internet here.