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Originally Posted by FIREWALL
Sorry jumpy. Just want to help. I bet when you get all the upgrades in your going to see a big increase in performance. 
Then there's the Video card. Does it ever end. 
Btw post #5 was nice how you put that toghter. Best I've seen.  |
No need for apology chap
argh...don't talk to me about gfx cards lol it's all changed since I last looked (about 5 years ago)
The worst thing about computers (apart from making sure everything is compatible) is not falling into the trap of what I like to call 'the eternal upgrade cycle'.
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Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo
jumpy - DO NOT get the 850 CPU. That is a PURE AM3 chip - it will fit in your MB but will not work in it at all.
Technically - per ASUS - the 955 will work with that board. Find out supported CPU's here:
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD...I_Deluxe/#CPUS
I only recommend against the 955 based on personal experience where I have seen MB's struggle with 125W chips. However, Asus makes it so they know better than I do. The 850 is NOT on that list. The 955 is so you should be fine with it. |
Aaah, see? This is what 'snagging' is all about - make the mistakes now when there's no cash involved
Well, if AMD make the 125W and 95W versions of the 955, maybe my supplier can order me one?
Failing that I'll see if I can dig out the spec on my current CPU, see what the wattage is and post back here.
Also bear in mind nothing will be overclocked.
EDIT:
Doesn't look like the 945 is available in the UK, looking at AMD comparison site and their 'shop now' links for the UK...
Next closest to the asus list is the 925 @ 95W. There's a tenner difference between the 955/925