Help with new system build

drew · Post by **drew** » Sun May 24, 2009 4:21 am

Current specs

CPU Name Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
Motherboard Model SiS-651
Vid card Radeon X1650 Series 512 (AGP)
SMBIOS Version 6.00 PG
ram: 2gb DDR2

I think the reality is I need a new motherboard + processor to start with. I think with performance test 7 a benchmark score of 332 is what it gives.

The problem is if I get a new motherboard I dont think it will have an AGP slot for the vid card.

I kind of know what im doing but im not that sure on what to purchase. Its also possible ill have a new motherboard from a friend, Ill update with the specs soon.

Some help would be appreciated although I think its best to wait to se what this new motherboard is first.

Post by **eXg. Suyko** » Sun May 24, 2009 8:31 am

If your still using an AGP video card, it is time to upgrade to whole new rig. What is your price range for upgrading? There are lots of guys here to point you in the right direction.

drew · Post by **drew** » Tue May 26, 2009 3:45 am

This is the motherboard that I have been given,
MEDIONPC MS-7502
If this is going to be ok for me then first off ill ned the processor.I think my budget for that and the vid card would be about £50 each

drew · Post by **drew** » Thu May 28, 2009 4:49 am

I am not to sure what kind of processor would be the best. It is my budget that has control of this build.

I did find this Intel Socket Skt 775 Celeron Dual Core X2 E1400 CPU 2.0 on ebay for £46

Manufacturer INTEL
URL www.intel.com
Model No BX80557E1400
Package Type Retail
Interface Socket 775
Bus Speed 800MHz
Core Name Allendale
Core Frequency 2.00GHz
Core Voltage 1.35V
Process Technology 65nm
L2 Cache 512KB
Special Features Dual-Core Processing
Intel Wide Dynamic Execution
Intel Smart Memory Access
Intel Advanced Smart Cache
Intel Advanced Digital Media Boos
Execute Disable Bit
Intel Designed Th
Thermal Design Power: 65W
Package Contents Heatsink and Fan

drew · Post by **drew** » Fri May 29, 2009 6:45 am

Could anyone give me some ideas if this processor will do, or any other suggestions.

BugZz · Post by **BugZz** » Fri May 29, 2009 10:25 am

seeing how u go by pounds i think the cpu is like 100bucks or so. I really don't know how much money you have give me the amount of money you got and i'll hook you up.

drew · Post by **drew** » Sat May 30, 2009 4:17 am

Well I just lost my job so the budget for a processor is £30 about $60 I think.

BugZz · Post by **BugZz** » Sat May 30, 2009 6:55 am

Dude i suggest saving up for a while.

eXg. Pheon1x · Post by **eXg. Pheon1x** » Sun May 31, 2009 8:40 pm

BugZz wrote:Dude i suggest saving up for a while.

Yea i agree

To upgrade your pc, ya gota have some money not just a little bit here and there.. your goin to need to get a few hundred pounds saved and then try to get a new rig. but thats just my opinion.

drew · Post by **drew** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:39 am

I would still like to know if this processor will be compatible with the new motherboard I have, I am having trouble finding out if it will work.

eXg. Frag///aster · Post by **eXg. Frag///aster** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:24 am

You should be able to look up your motherboard by its manufactuer. Then they will have a list of procs that will work with your board. At least thats how every other company does it. In the mean time.. What kinda computer case do you have.. Is it custom.. ???? If not,, you can get your gear together, but if you wanna be uber 1337.. that gets customized to your liking too.

drew · Post by **drew** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:51 am

The motherboard is a MEDIONPC MS-7502 but im having some trouble finding out the compatible processor information. I know it was bought with a quad core but I only have the board.

Its just a standard case right now, Ill get the insides sorted first.