Mtal1ca Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 With my current configuration (see sig), could I install a faster proceesor (like core 2 extreme), or would I need to buy other things as well. According to gateway's website, my motherboard supports extreme processors, I was just wondering if I buy it could I just plug it in and go, or would I need bigger fans. Here are my specs: Specifications Part Number: 1008992Gateway FX510XG Desktop Computer Model: FX510XG Following are the specifications for the Gateway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 It is hard to tell... The chipset does run the LGA775 processors up to the Extreme Editions.. However, since you bought from a manufacture I would not be suprised if the motherboard is a custom. I would crack the case and see if you can get a model name or number on the motherboard. The only Intel board that I can find is the D975XBX.. Which is an ATX motherboard not a BTX, the type that you have, motherboard. The ATX Intel board supports the 2.93 Core 2 Extreme X6800. If you are able to post more info on that board I might be able to help you out a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 yes your motherboard will do a core 2 extreme you may have to do a bios update tho. http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/975x/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtal1ca Posted December 24, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 Thank you. But, tell me, how much of an increase would I see with the upgrade, or would it be waste of a 1000 dollars? The main things i do is play graphically intensive games (offline) and I have a tv tuner that stays pretty busy. (Especially during football season) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 ........the processor you have is more than able to do what you are asking it to do........if you want more out of it - try and overclock it, other than that....id say any extra money is a waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 Thank you. But, tell me, how much of an increase would I see with the upgrade, or would it be waste of a 1000 dollars? The main things i do is play graphically intensive games (offline) and I have a tv tuner that stays pretty busy. (Especially during football season) it would most likely be a waste of a 1000 bucks, unless you encode video 24/7. ........the processor you have is more than able to do what you are asking it to do........if you want more out of it - try and overclock it, other than that....id say any extra money is a waste h ecan not overclock he has a gateway with a locked motherboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted December 24, 2006 CID Share Posted December 24, 2006 yes your motherboard will do a core 2 extreme you may have to do a bios update tho. http://www.intel.com/products/chipsets/975x/index.htm The board that is in this computer is a custom Intel board. The only 975 boards that Intel makes for the public are currently ATX.. This being a BTX.. http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboard/index.htm?iid=mbd_main+dt I would call gateway and see what they say.. The fact that Gateway is running the 975 chipset doesnt mean that it will support everything that the standard Intel board will. Alright I found the motherboard name.. It is referenced as the Intel (Lavacot) 975X. However, http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Intel2/4001154/4001154nv.shtml under specs doenst list the Extreme Core 2 at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepnklown Posted December 25, 2006 CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 This should teach our members a lesson: if you want to be able to upgrade your system smoothly you should either build your own or go to places like IBUYPOWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted December 25, 2006 CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 say no to dell/gateway/hp/compaq/sony(?)........did i miss anything else ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 25, 2006 CID Share Posted December 25, 2006 say no to dell/gateway/hp/compaq/sony(?)........did i miss anything else ? Probably e-machines. Although I have had no complaints as of yet with my second one, and 9 years running with them. It all depends what you need it to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted December 26, 2006 CID Share Posted December 26, 2006 I need something to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted December 26, 2006 CID Share Posted December 26, 2006 say no to dell/gateway/hp/compaq/sony(?)........did i miss anything else ? I wouldn't say no to dell, some of there higher end stuff you can over clock. And you can always upgrade a dell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted December 27, 2006 CID Share Posted December 27, 2006 unless it is one of their budget systems.. Then you are not going to be doing much with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nos7667 Posted December 27, 2006 CID Share Posted December 27, 2006 You have a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted December 28, 2006 CID Share Posted December 28, 2006 unless it is one of their budget systems.. Then you are not going to be doing much with that. even with there budget systems, you can do a decent amout of upgrades. The only major thing you can't do on some is a new video card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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