Hello,
I have an old DX4200-09 that I'm using as an HTPC and Web Browser. I'm trying to just get a slightly faster CPU without swapping the motherboard - as the CPU usage is around 98-99% when doing a secondary task like ripping a DVD or compressing a video format.
I've recently Added 2x 4gb RAM just because it was cheap, and also added a 4tb WD blue Internal HDD for movie storage. So I think now is a good time to swap out the CPU for something a little beefier.
PC Specs - https://www.cnet.com/products/gateway-dx4200-09/specs/
Mobo - http://www.ascendtech.us/gateway-dx4200-09-motherboard-4006272r_i_mb64gatdx420009.aspx
Mobo Info: "Socket AM2 - Data Bus Speed 3600 MHz - Chipset Type AMD 780G - Supports AMD® Socket AM2+ (940 pin), AMD Phenom™ (95 W), Athlon™ 64 X2, Athlon 64, and Sempron™ processors Four DIMM slots support up to 8 GB of DDR2 800 / 667 MHz memory "
I understand its old, I understand it's outdated, I understand I'd be better off "saving and building new" but that's not what I want to do - I like getting my monies worth and trying new things - I'm a novice in computer builds so there's no saying I'm not going to build a new one in the near future. This is just what I currently have to work with, and I'm having fun swapping parts, and trying new hardware to improve the life of it. I do absolutely 0 gaming on it, I use it only for Plex, itunes media management, and occasional web browsing.
I'm just looking for insight regarding a CPU upgrade with my exisitng MOBO to speed it up slightly. Through major deduction, and vigerous internet searches. I have found that I can potentially Replace the existing X4 9100e with a AMD Phenom II X4 945 - As it is also 95w and compatible - however -the most recent thread is over 5 years old...
I've read the PII 920 & 940 were AM2+ - whereas the 945,955 and 965 are AM3 - While they are a different socket they are still backwards compatible with Am2+ motherboards I just wouldn't get ddr3 support on a Am2+ mobo but they work fine with ddr2.
Does this information still hold water? - Any suggestions here?
I have an old DX4200-09 that I'm using as an HTPC and Web Browser. I'm trying to just get a slightly faster CPU without swapping the motherboard - as the CPU usage is around 98-99% when doing a secondary task like ripping a DVD or compressing a video format.
I've recently Added 2x 4gb RAM just because it was cheap, and also added a 4tb WD blue Internal HDD for movie storage. So I think now is a good time to swap out the CPU for something a little beefier.
PC Specs - https://www.cnet.com/products/gateway-dx4200-09/specs/
Mobo - http://www.ascendtech.us/gateway-dx4200-09-motherboard-4006272r_i_mb64gatdx420009.aspx
Mobo Info: "Socket AM2 - Data Bus Speed 3600 MHz - Chipset Type AMD 780G - Supports AMD® Socket AM2+ (940 pin), AMD Phenom™ (95 W), Athlon™ 64 X2, Athlon 64, and Sempron™ processors Four DIMM slots support up to 8 GB of DDR2 800 / 667 MHz memory "
I understand its old, I understand it's outdated, I understand I'd be better off "saving and building new" but that's not what I want to do - I like getting my monies worth and trying new things - I'm a novice in computer builds so there's no saying I'm not going to build a new one in the near future. This is just what I currently have to work with, and I'm having fun swapping parts, and trying new hardware to improve the life of it. I do absolutely 0 gaming on it, I use it only for Plex, itunes media management, and occasional web browsing.
I'm just looking for insight regarding a CPU upgrade with my exisitng MOBO to speed it up slightly. Through major deduction, and vigerous internet searches. I have found that I can potentially Replace the existing X4 9100e with a AMD Phenom II X4 945 - As it is also 95w and compatible - however -the most recent thread is over 5 years old...
I've read the PII 920 & 940 were AM2+ - whereas the 945,955 and 965 are AM3 - While they are a different socket they are still backwards compatible with Am2+ motherboards I just wouldn't get ddr3 support on a Am2+ mobo but they work fine with ddr2.
Does this information still hold water? - Any suggestions here?