want to upgrade my processor
want to upgrade my processor
could I upgrade my intel core i5 2.40ghz dual core processor to a intel i3 2100 quad core 3.10ghz ?
cheers
cheers
I'm pretty sure you could but you might want to get my answer double checked.
There's no such thing as a 'Quad Core' Core i3.
Core i3's are dual core.
But you can upgrade if you want to.
Core i3's are dual core.
But you can upgrade if you want to.
What model is your current Core i5?
it's an i5 520m
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thinking of getting this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-i5-750...core+processor
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thinking of getting this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-i5-750...core+processor
Pretty sure he is using an i5 520M.
Last time i heard i3 is not quad.
What's your budget?
about £160
Originally Posted by AENEAS39
about £160
Amazon.com: AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core Processor Black Edition AM3+ FD8320FRHKBOX: Computers & Accessories
Originally Posted by TheAbortedJr
With that budget i'd probably go with this:
Amazon.com: AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core Processor Black Edition AM3+ FD8320FRHKBOX: Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com: AMD FX-8320 Eight-Core Processor Black Edition AM3+ FD8320FRHKBOX: Computers & Accessories
Originally Posted by Terror In Paradise
AMD SUX
Originally Posted by TheAbortedJr
If you could choose between intel and AMD, then yes. Indeed it does, tho intel is horrible for lower budget builds. I agree tho
Like mine ^.^
Bought my rig off of craigslist 
($500)
($500)You're upgrading from a mobile processor to a desktop processor? How does that happen?
