what to upgrade?

cubajean10 · **what to upgrade? -** 12-05-2010, 03:42 | posts: 4

Hi I have an old hp computer m7557c and I want to know what can I upgrade that will be helpful for a future build. My guess is a cpu cooler (for AMD3, amd because they tend to be the cheapest/performance ratio cpu's) anyone has a different guess? and/or a recommendaiton for a good cpu builder that's around 40$ (i'm between the Zalman CNPS10X PERFORMA and Scythe SCMG-2100)

deltatux · 12-05-2010, 04:13 | posts: 18,762 | Location: Toronto, Canada

Your computer shouldn't be pumping out much heat due to the fact that, well, it's old lol.

I think you should save up money for a new rig. AMD is releasing Bulldozer next year.

deltatux

cubajean10 · 12-05-2010, 04:22 | posts: 4

Thanks for the reply

so yea my pc isnt burning up and i cant go crazy overclocking it because it's an oem mobo and the bios is locked (the only option is ntune ;P ) and about Bulldozer will it be AM3 too? if yes i could just buy it now an experiment with OC with this old pc.

deltatux · 12-05-2010, 04:35 | posts: 18,762 | Location: Toronto, Canada

No, Bulldozer will not be AM3. It's an AM3+ processor. New motherboards are required for Bulldozer operation.

deltatux

cubajean10 · 12-05-2010, 04:42 | posts: 4

I see :S so would I be wrong to assume that this cpu cooler will be compatible with Bulldozer

Sever · 12-05-2010, 09:46 | posts: 4,826 | Location: Land of the Great Downunder

Quote:

Originally Posted by cubajean10

I see :S so would I be wrong to assume that this cpu cooler will be compatible with Bulldozer

wait till am3+ is released first. all we know is that its a new socket and can run am3 cpus in it. we have no idea if it has more pins or if its a different mounting configuration. you dont want to buy a cpu cooler and then wait 4 months to find out the motherboard wont work with it.

cubajean10 · 12-13-2010, 02:41 | posts: 4

thanks ! so I'm guessing that to get the best bang for my buck i should wait until black Friday of next year? also does anyone have an opinion of over clocking with ntune 5? i heard there was a risk it could damage my hdd is it true?

deltatux · 12-13-2010, 02:49 | posts: 18,762 | Location: Toronto, Canada

I doubt you will need to wait until Black Friday for a good deal. Depending on where you are, deals may randomly pop up out of the blue.

deltatux