Cheap Dual Cores

[Jdilla209]

im not to good with processors at all but i know my computer is running an amd athlon 64 3400+ 2.4ghz. im not sure how good that is or at all, but would this processor be any better http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103298 dual core amd athlon 64 x2 2.6ghz

 

[Remeniz]

If i'm not mistaken then your current CPU is a socket 939 CPU which means the AM2 CPU in the link will not work on your motherboard.

The 3400+ Single Cores were only available in Socket 939. The Single Core AM2's are the 3500+.

If you want dual core power for your current set up then you need to check out the second hand market or try and find a store that will sell you a new Socket 939 CPU.

What motherboard do you have?

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Well, the main thing we need to know is your computer's specifications. Things like brand/model, motherboard , memory etc.

Is your current setup a socket 939 or a socket AM2 like the CPU you selected.

 

[Jdilla209]

ok i have a emachine c6415 with a MSI MS-7145 motherboard and 1 gig of ram, i believe this emachines version is fairly new last year or so

 

[Atomic Rooster]

The CPU you selected will not work in your system as it's a socket AM2 unit. Unfortunately, socket 754 (s754) has been phased out and they are no longer available. The only place you can probably find a compatible processor for your rig is eBay.

 

[Jdilla209]

oh i was just wondering if that would work with my motherboard, ill take anything thats better then mine thats not over 70$ if possible

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Well, here ya go: eBay - socket 754 cpu.

Good luck