Will new videocard require CPU upgrade?

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rippaman77

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Hey... I just received my new 24 inch sammy. I'm looking to purchase a new 8800gt to support the 24 inch screen resolution. Will I also need to upgrade my AMD 64 3200+ to a more powerful CPU in order to support the new videogames graphics these days and the change in screen size?

Thanks
 
I'd say so... new games + single core + 24 inch monitor = oh noes unless you're playing at tiny resolutions.
 
No it is not required. A slow cpu may bottleneck your video card, but the video card will still perform fine, you just won't get the max fps the card is capable of. You could upgrade to an X2 3800 or 4200 for pretty cheap these days though. Also overclocking could help too.
 
Yeah I would recommend, the 3200+ will bottleneck your GPU quite a bit. If you have the cash, then upgrade. If you want to wait, you can just wait for the new CPU to come out in January. If not, I'd say go for a Q6600 for C2Q or a E6750 for C2D unless you wanna just go cheap then go for a e2140 or something and OC it like crazy. :D
 
Its not required, but since you are getting 8800GT, the dual core would add a big performance over a single core. Your cpu just doesn't look good with 8800GT and its not powerfull enough for recent games.
 
Buy the videocard first, see if you are satisfied with your framerate, if not, buy a new CPU. A single core 3200+ is very slow for modern games, many of which use multiprocessor support quite thoroughly.

I'm guessing you want to keep your current motherboard, ram, windows installation, etc. so I suggest you upgrade to the fastest S939 dual core X2 you can find. X2 3800+ at the minimum. X2 4400+ or FX-60 recommended.
 
a 3200+ wont even play Supreme Commander properly, and that came out 9 months ago.

It sure as hell wont play Crysis well. Upgrade the cpu or dont even bother with a new vid card, would be the harsh reality.
 
Well it's not REQURIED per se, since putting in a new video card wouldn't be incompatible in an older system if the slot type is right.

It's certainly recommended though, since your CPU would bottleneck the video card.
 
rippaman77 said:
Hey... I just received my new 24 inch sammy. I'm looking to purchase a new 8800gt to support the 24 inch screen resolution. Will I also need to upgrade my AMD 64 3200+ to a more powerful CPU in order to support the new videogames graphics these days and the change in screen size?

Thanks
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Socket 754, 939, or AM2?

If 939 or AM2, pick up an inexpensive used X2 and drop it in. You can find those guys cheap these days.
 
the mobo that hosts the 3200+ is at a dead end. You cannot upgrade to anything higher.
 
Well, since with the possible exception of Supreme Commander stuff like Crysis is going to be GPU limited at 1920X1200, I'd recommend checking out whether you mainboard can support a cheap X2. You'll also want to check that you have 2GB ram, some games seem to run a lot better with it now than 1GB.
 
i don't know where you live, but here in the states 939 socket cpu's fetch pretty unreasonablde prices through regular retailers. ebay is your best bet. do get an x2 but do not pay more than $100. do not get an fx60 as that chip alone can cost as much as a decent c2d and mobo combo. the poster who suggested the fx60 needs to stab himself in the taint.
 
mle said:
the mobo that hosts the 3200+ is at a dead end. You cannot upgrade to anything higher.
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Uh, why do you say that?

Lots of MBs that support an A64 3200+ will also support, say, an Athlon X2 4800+, which is quite an upgrade.
 
kumquat said:
Socket 754, 939, or AM2?

If 939 or AM2, pick up an inexpensive used X2 and drop it in. You can find those guys cheap these days.
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Pardon my interruption...

I have a 939 mobo....running a San Diego 3700+ and am using a eVGA 7900gt..

Id like to upgrade my CPU to ____________.

Can you please fill in the blank.

Also, I was wondering, if I upgrade the CPU, do I have to reinstall EVERYTHING all over again? i.e. reinstall my games, the OS, etc etc....Or, can I just pop out the 3700 and just pop in a new ____________CPU?

Thanks......
 
SAW said:
Pardon my interruption...

I have a 939 mobo....running a San Diego 3700+ and am using a eVGA 7900gt..

Id like to upgrade my CPU to ____________.

Can you please fill in the blank.

Also, I was wondering, if I upgrade the CPU, do I have to reinstall EVERYTHING all over again? i.e. reinstall my games, the OS, etc etc....Or, can I just pop out the 3700 and just pop in a new ____________CPU?

Thanks......
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Shove your Windows CD in and run a Repair. You should be able to keep your games and so forth. Do a backup first though.

What motherboard, specifically? Chances are you can put in an X2. An X2 4200+ is only $70 new. You could put a WTB thread in the FS/FT forum and maybe pick up something a little faster for about the same price too.
 
kumquat said:
Shove your Windows CD in and run a Repair. You should be able to keep your games and so forth. Do a backup first though.

What motherboard, specifically? Chances are you can put in an X2. An X2 4200+ is only $70 new. You could put a WTB thread in the FS/FT forum and maybe pick up something a little faster for about the same price too.
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mobo in signature :).....or did you mean you needed to know the serial # type thing? I believe its a Gigabyte G8N-something something, heh.

Is the 4200 the largest/fastest there is for my type mobo?

EDIT: Heres a link to whats inside my rig :) http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=1883 Thanks for the info and to the OP, sorry, didnt mean to hijack your thread bro....
 
SAW said:
mobo in signature :).....or did you mean you needed to know the serial # type thing? I believe its a Gigabyte G8N-something something, heh.

Is the 4200 the largest/fastest there is for my type mobo?
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I didn't realize you weren't the OP ;)

Up to an X2 4800+ (2.4 GHz) or Opteron 185 (2.6 GHz) will work.
 
Thanks for the replies.

I have a Epox EP-9NPA+ SLI motherboard. I'm looking to pick up the following right now:

CPU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103547R

Video Card:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ATI-Saphire-HD-...ryZ80184QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Total: About $235

I'm willing to purchase this setup ASAP with the approval of the board. Does this setup look good economically? I think its a pretty good deal when combining the two. Just wanted input before purchasing.

Thanks
 
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rippaman77 said:
Thanks for the replies.

I have a Epox EP-9NPA+ SLI motherboard. I'm looking to pick up the following right now:

CPU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103547R

Video Card:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ATI-Saphire-HD-...ryZ80184QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Total: About $235

I'm willing to purchase this setup ASAP with the approval of the board. Does this setup look good economically? I think its a pretty good deal when combining the two. Just wanted input before purchasing.

Thanks
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Good stuff. Pull the trigger.
 
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Wow, $50 for that chip is quite tempting. I want to build a whole new box but various things are in my way. Getting that 4200+ and 8800GT wouldn't be so bad for now... hmmm

Strange how that chip doesn't show up in searches, maybe because open box?
 
I'd probably get the 3850 from NewEgg instead of eBay. Just as cheap, and you get the warranty (both the 30-day from NewEgg, and from the manufacturer).
 
rippaman77 said:
Good point. But it's constantly sold out at newegg.
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Not really. There's usually at least one 3850 in stock most of the time I look there, and usually two or three manufacturers. Now the 3870's...those are consistently out of stock at the 'egg (and other e-tailers)!
 
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