okay well, is it true you can open the 4th core on a X3?
would it be worth getting this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103886
would my gpu still bottleneck? that cpu comes with a heatsink and fan, so that would be less to spend on that.. and its only $80..
to answer the question about my resolution, i wouldnt be running it at a high resolution, not yet atleast.. im only running at 1024*768. needing a new monitor soon, but figured i should get a new card and what not..
and to answer your question about me getting the 4850 instead, i dont wanna spend money on a card unless im getting something thats gonna last me a while, and I dont feel the 4850 would do so.. i like my options with the 5770.. just wanna see if upgrading to that triple core would work for it..
EDIT: now that i look at the CPU support for my mobo..
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http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/cpu_support.php?S_ID=380 )
it doesnt show the AMD Athlon II X3 (450) on there.. i see other Athlon II X3 but not the 450.. does that mean it wont work?
and also, would it be worth getting that X3 or, the first X4 i posted.
and if I get a processor that doesnt come with a heatsink/fan can I use the heatsink/fan im using now for it?