Recommend a processor?
I want to upgrade to a new computer after 5 years with my Celeron 900 Mhz desktop PC.
I will use it at home.
I use Office applications, surf the Internet and once in a while I convert an .avi movie to DVD. I play some older games as well.
I want my PC compatible for future innovations.
Which processor should I buy?
It should be economical and strong enough.
Recommendations?
Answers:
if your looking for a cheap price and good overall quality, go with AMD chips. The AMD 64 series are very very good. I bought my computer with a AMD Athlon chip over 4 years ago and I use my machine mostly for gaming and it works exceptionally well (even with new games).
However, if your going to play newer games, I would reccommend the newer generation of AMD chips, or maybe even a low-end Dual Core Pentium chip. Those get expensive pretty quick though.
Of course, when upgrading a processor, make sure your motherboard and power supply are sufficient to handle the new chip.
Either Athlon 64x2 or the Intel Pentium Quad-core. The Quad core is probably your best and safest bet for covering power needs for a decent amount of time.
Will you be replacing the cpu in your existing PC or replacing the entire PC?
If just the cpu, then you need to insure that the cpu is indeed replaceable on your motherboard. Once you've done that, and assuming you can, the cpu will need to be of the same pin-type...AM2, 439, etc.
goto http://www.newegg.com for more help and specifics.
If you're replacing the PC, then you have many choices.
If you plan on running several applications as once, then a multi-core processor (cpu) is best. Pricing on dual-core processors have dropped to the point that I see no reason not to go with one.
I personnally like AMD. Intel is good too. It's whatever you like after you've done your research.
Make sure you have at least 1GB of memory. 512MB is the bare minimum for XP and you'll quickly need more.
Anyway, check http://www.newegg.com. There you will find everything you need to help you make you decision.
Good luck!
Depends what your thoughts on economical.
The AMD chips are great value, and i'd reccoment you getting an AMD X2 (Dual core) proccessor, something like a 4400+.
But thats getting a future proof CPU on a budget, The intel's Dual cores aint much better, and cost alot more.
And then you leap into the quad core technology, which have only been released a little while. But you wont pick up a quad core for less than £150/$300.(In the future these will drop down to dual core prices)
But future proof basically means in computer CPU terms that you'll have to get a Dual core CPU at least. At least 2.0 Ghz x 2
I cant give any more info as i dont know what you've got to spend, and i cant really reccomend you anywhere to get it from as i dont know where your from.
Intel core 2 Duo t7300 should do the trick.
You should get an Intel Centrino processor.
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