Yeah, I was just about to ask about compatibility of these CPUs with my motherboard. Is it worth it to get a new CPU with a new MoBo?
They also have these CPU/MoBo bundles:
XFX MG-63MI-7109 Motherboard CPU RAM Bundle - Intel Pentium D 940 3.20GHz OEM Processor, 2GB Corsair TWIN2X PC6400 DDR2-800 E.P.P. Memory - $160
Intel DG31PR Motherboard CPU Bundle - Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Processor 1.80GHz OEM - $224
Intel DG35EC Motherboard CPU Bundle - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Processor 3.0GHz Retail - $350
If I get a new MoBo along with a new CPU, will I have to get a new graphics card and memory card also? My current card is a Radeon HD 2600 Pro 512 MB, but it's AGP slotted. These new MoBos have PCIe slots only, right?
I don't think I want to get a whole new PC because my current PC is still in pretty good condition. And a new CPU + MoBo + GPU will be a nice upgrade, I think.
I'm still kinda pissed that I will have to replace my graphics card if I replace my MoBo because I got it only like a year ago and it would be kinda wasteful to replace it again.
Anyway, about the CPU/MoBo combos, that first one seems like an awesome deal. Should I consider it because of its value, or should I buy all Intel parts?
How would the Pentium D 940 3.20GHz CPU compare to the Core 2 Duo E4300 CPU 1.80GHz? Wouldn't the C2D be the equivalent of a 3.6 GHz Pentium D?
I think I might play it safe and get the Intel package, even though the other one is $64 cheaper AND comes with 2x1GB DDR2 memory.
Should I really ignore the XFX MoBo bundle? IT'S SUCH GOOD VALUE!
If I got the Intel package, I would have to buy extra memory cards (2GB Corsair TWIN2X PC6400 DDR2-800 is worth $40).