computer upgrade

[frenzal_tom]

needa upgrade computer just got some questions
m/b booklet says it can handle upto 3200+ amd processor so can i still get 32 bit processor??
aswell the memory its says can handle upto 2gb of pc2700/2100 but only can get 3200 will it still work??
umm..
i think thats all
if i needa new m/b wot do u suggest i wanna get an amd processor
thankss

[Jimboss]

I'm not big on AMD, so i don't know alot about them. But the RAM being PC3200 is it's max, if your mobo supports 2700, the ram will run at that speed.

[sp4nky]

what kind of specs have you got at the moment and what are you looking for a gaming computer or just a day to day computer??

[V3N0M]

what ever you do dont put in pc 3200 lol stick with 2700 or 2100. have a mate that put in the rong ram and kinda umm yeah fried his system :P as for the 32bit processor i dont think u can not unless your motherboard specificly suports it.. im pretty sure 3200+ is equivilent to a 3 ghz p4 try these sites

www.gamedude.com.au
www.scorptech.com.au

hope this helps

[bennzy]

32bit processors are standard, but the 64bit would not be able to run on your motherboard since its a different socket, when changing the processor make sure its the right socket for it.

what motherboard do you have?

[V3N0M]

yeah should kinda re word what i say lol.. soz.

[Jimboss]

I have heard some real horror stories about people buying stuff off gamedude.com.au, so i would just check out the Computer Markets as their prices are pretty decent on most things. Ebay is also a good source for cheap parts as well.

[Patrio7]

also try www.auspcmarket.com.au they have a good range but are a tad pricey

the ram should default down the speed to run but i wonder if there is a difference in the little guide notches where the ram goes.

another option is to go for a new mobo cpu and ram, and then keep the old case hdd gfx etc, do a, as i call it, guts upgrade.

from there once installed just re-load windows and presto faster computer :P

[sp4nky]

they should be DDR ram slots so you should be able to put a stick of 3200 in but it could confict with the 2700 or 2100 ram or cause errors, if you buy a new motherboard then be careful it doesnt have PCI-Express if you aint gonna upgrade your video card aswell

[Pretender]

needa upgrade computer just got some questions
m/b booklet says it can handle upto 3200+ amd processor so can i still get 32 bit processor??
aswell the memory its says can handle upto 2gb of pc2700/2100 but only can get 3200 will it still work??
umm..
i think thats all
if i needa new m/b wot do u suggest i wanna get an amd processor
thankss

32 bit 3200+ are still available though you may need to search for one. The 32 bit chip is a 2.2ghz chip (64 bit is 2.0ghz).
32bit is equal to an Intel 3.2ghz chip in speed and performance whilst the 64bit exceeds an Intel 3.2ghz chip.

As stated previously the RAM will run at the speed of the slowest stick installed and should/will not fry your board unless there is a short to the memory bank from another source.

[sixshooter]

[Shifty1]

needa upgrade computer just got some questions
m/b booklet says it can handle upto 3200+ amd processor so can i still get 32 bit processor??
aswell the memory its says can handle upto 2gb of pc2700/2100 but only can get 3200 will it still work??
umm..
i think thats all
if i needa new m/b wot do u suggest i wanna get an amd processor
thankss

I run my own computer business. The RAM will work fine.. itll run at the slower speed.. if you want the AMD3200+ you will have to hunt around a bit.. it isnt the newest CPU out anymore.. try the swapmeets?

Good luck

[frenzal_tom]

yehh
all ive been seeing is amd 64bits now and my m/b doesnt support that
any suggestions on which m/b i should get??
wif the ram thanks alot about that

[frenzal_tom]

www.msy.com.au??? any one checked these guys out not a bad place

[frenzal_tom]

yeh the upgrade for me if i cant find a 32bit processor will be a 64bit wif new m/b, ram, bigger hard, mayb tv card, dvd burner

[holdensupporter2005]

yeah with the memory if you put a stick of pc3200 in with a stick of pc2700 it will slow down to the slowest piece, ie. the pc3200 chip will run at pc2700 instead.

check out www.staticice.com.au
put in the item that you want and it will give you a listing of competitive prices from many stores. very hand site.

[Shifty1]

I've heard MSY is good..

[DavoTheGreat]

MSY are fine if you know what you want to buy. Don't expect customer service from them though, and they're difficult if you get something DOA and try to take it back. But they're still generally the cheapest place in Sydney. For some parts, Umart and IT Estate can be cheaper. Oh and just because MSY have a part listed on their pricelist doesn't mean they have stock of it - make sure you ring in advance (not that they ever answer their phone!) and have an alternate part of two in mind (ie brand changing etc) in case they don't have what you want. Oh and they won't sell you a processor individually without you buying a motherboard. Beats me why.

[frenzal_tom]

yeh i need a new m/b if i upgrade any way
i hrd by the end of this month when the new intel comes out AMD will drop by upto 50% for there processors so ill just wait till then and get dual core!