What is the best chipset for a AMD Athlon processor today? How much would it cost?

g-rald asked:


I have a 64bit AMD Athon 64 processor which runs at 1.8Ghz, I really need to upgrade! plz help, I have 1 GB of memory, and a 256 MB video card. it runs great but it still skips on most games, usually shades on bf2, but i would really like to run at 3 GHz! is their a chipset available for my motherboard at that speed?

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2 Responses to “What is the best chipset for a AMD Athlon processor today? How much would it cost?”

  • Heinz M:

    Better get a new motherboard!
    Chipset are not designed to be simply replaced, and you only need to miss one item and it was all for nothing.
    I usually buy new boards and sell the old ones on eBay!

  • mysticman44:

    First of all I am going to assume you mean a new processor, because you cannot change the chipset on a motherboard. If you do want a new processor read the rest, if not then you have your answer.

    You need to run this program:http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php to find out what kind of socket you have. If you have AM2 (which I am sure you don’t) the highest you can get is the FX-62. If you have socket 939 the best is the FX-60. If you have a different socket, then you would need a new motherboard. The FX-60 will run you about $600. If you need any more info, feel free to email me.

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