CPU Compatibility Help?

[bubblefreak]

I have an eMachines El1358g-51w, and I am upgrading the PSU, CPU, Case, and RAM. Is the AMD Athlon x4 750k (http://) compatible with my motherboard, BIOS, and chipset? Here is a newegg link to my exact pc: http://

The chipset is NVIDIA nForce 430. The current CPU is an athlon ii x2 220. All the information is provided in the links. All I need to know is if I can put the 750k in my motherboard. I AM upgrading my PSU too, so I should have enough power for it.

 

[clutchc]

No. Unfortunately you have the older AM3 socket. The newer APUs and their Athlon counterparts take the FM2/FM2+ socket motherboard.

 

[bubblefreak]

No. Unfortunately you have the older AM3 socket. The newer APUs and their Athlon counterparts take the FM2/FM2+ socket motherboard.

Can you supply me with 1 or 2 links to CPUs that are compatible for me to upgrade to? I just want something above 3.0Ghz

 

[clutchc]

Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to find new processors for the AM3 socket now. If you are willing to go used, check ebay.

Unless you have the CPU support list for the proprietary MB the PC has, you will be taking a chance on any processor you try to use. AMD, like Intel, has brought out newer and newer CPUs over the years for that socket. Quite often, with each new chip a BIOS update is required for the board to recognize the newer processor.
But since you have the Athlon II X2 220 (circa May/Jul 2010) in it now, I would expect any Athlon II or Phenom II of that era or before to work. You can use this link to search out when various Athlon II quad cores were introduced: http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K10/TYPE-Athlon%20II%20X4.html
Likewise with the Phenom II quad cores: http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K10/TYPE-Phenom%20II%20X4.html
Then see what is available used someplace like ebay.

The other alternative, of course, is to do a MB change as well.

 

[bubblefreak]

Is a Phenom II x4 840 compatible then? Specifically: http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Phenom-Edition-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B004LRO9B4/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1396212543&sr=8-10&keywords=phenom+II+x4

And is it wise to purchase a used processor? The 840 on amazon doesn't have any new CPUs, just used ones.

 

[clutchc]

Compatible, yes. Whether or not the BIOS will recognize it w/o an update, I can't say because the 840 is a newer chip by about a year.
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K10/AMD-Phenom%20II%20X4%20840%20-%20HDX840WFK42GM.html
Here's a fellow that claims it worked on his: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUyy_S-1gVk

You always take a chance with any used processor. You never know how many hands it went through before it was sold to you, or how it was abused. I have had mostly good results buying used processors, but I have had to sand some back too. The main thing to verify is returns, background of seller and...
with AMD CPUs, that they are shipped in their clam shell case to avoid bent pins. Make sure the seller has the clamshell case to ship it in. AMD CPUs have exposed pins that get bent easily. If there's no way to communicate w/the seller, avoid him.

 

[bubblefreak]

Is the 840 the best CPU I can get? There isn't a way to contact amazon sellers until you have already made a purchase.

 

[clutchc]

That's why I always do my used purchasing thru ebay. Do you have a paypal account? If so, here are some AM3 socket CPUs that are available. You can refine the search further. http://www.ebay.com/sch/CPUs-Processors-/164/i.html?Socket%2520Type=Socket%2520AM3
Again, w/o knowing the CPU compatibility list from that motherboard, and the BIOS version needed for those chips, it is only guess-work.

 

[bubblefreak]

Is this fully compatible? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YV0F66/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A168YW697SU3UM

Or do I even need a CPU upgrade? Is .3Ghz and 2 cores more a big enough difference for the upgrade to be worth it?

 

[clutchc]

You want me to guess? Ok, I'll guess. I think so.

Do you need a CPU upgrade? That will depend on the gfx card you end up with, the resolution of your monitor, and the games you play. If you get too powerful of a card, the CPU will bottle neck it and you won't get full performance from the card. If you game at low rez, you obviously won't need as powerful a CPU/GPU combination as you would at high rez.