Upgrading AMD 64 3500+ to AMD 64 X2

[elxr06]

Would it be possible to upgrade an AMD64 3500+ processor to an AMD64 X2 processor without changing the motherboard?

I have an Aberine M motherboard (The motherboard that comes with the preconfigured SR1630NX computer)


I am just wondering about compatibility, whether or not the motherboard has the right sockets and whether or not I need anything else like new connectors, new fan, jumpers, etc. And what model of the AMD64 X2 would you recommend in terms of performance and price?

I am not going to upgrade anytime soon but I am just wondering ....

Thanks!

[The Saviour]

Have you tried visiting the manufacturer's website of your motherboard to see if it will, in fact, support the upgrade you have in mind?

Once you find the product specifications for your motherboard on their site...you should be able to determine if the upgrade is feasible.

[elxr06]

yeah my motherboard does accept that upgrade I have in mind, whenever I actually find the time to go buy it and install it...

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?docname=c00461460&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00496280&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=1831241

These two websites from HP confirms it.

So, if I ever do it, what model of the AMD64 X2 is recommended in terms of price and performance?

[The Saviour]

Well...

Here's two you can look at.

The first one seems to be the better processor and for ten dollars more...the better of the two...though you probably won't notice a performance difference.

[Jess607]

Well...

Here's two you can look at.

The first one seems to be the better processor and for ten dollars more...the better of the two...though you probably won't notice a performance difference.

Actually, he's going to need all the juice he can get to run today's programs with an X2.
I suggest that he buy a Zalman CNPS7700, or 9700 and overclock to at least 2.5Ghz.

[The Saviour]

Well...

Here's two you can look at.

The first one seems to be the better processor and for ten dollars more...the better of the two...though you probably won't notice a performance difference.

Actually, he's going to need all the juice he can get to run today's programs with an X2.
I suggest that he buy a Zalman CNPS7700, or 9700 and overclock to at least 2.5Ghz.

I just updated your post to provide links to the CPU cooling fans you're referring to...may benefit the OP.

[Jess607]

Well...

Here's two you can look at.

The first one seems to be the better processor and for ten dollars more...the better of the two...though you probably won't notice a performance difference.

Actually, he's going to need all the juice he can get to run today's programs with an X2.
I suggest that he buy a Zalman CNPS7700, or 9700 and overclock to at least 2.5Ghz.

I just updated your post to provide links to the CPU cooling fans you're referring to...may benefit the OP.

Good man.