Hello, I don't post much on the interwebs but I try to keep up with some computer hardware sites such as this one, and I am looking to do some summer upgrades to my main gaming box, specs of which are:
Intel Pentium D 805 2.66 GHz
Intel D975XBX bad axe rev 304
2GB OCZ platinum ddr2-800 RAM
EVGA 8800gts 640
Running windows xp mce.
So on the plate this summer is possibly an operating system upgrade to some sort of Vista, two more gigs of RAM, 2x 3870s for crossfire, and a CPU upgrade. so my question: What would be the best CPU upgrade option to be paired with this motherboard and to not limit crossfire 3870s? Is there one? I looked up other posts that said that other CPUs work that aren't on the support list, but I need some hand holding before I drop big moneys on something that might not work. Looking to spend about 200 bucks. Thanks in advance for any help provided!
Intel Pentium D 805 2.66 GHz
Intel D975XBX bad axe rev 304
2GB OCZ platinum ddr2-800 RAM
EVGA 8800gts 640
Running windows xp mce.
So on the plate this summer is possibly an operating system upgrade to some sort of Vista, two more gigs of RAM, 2x 3870s for crossfire, and a CPU upgrade. so my question: What would be the best CPU upgrade option to be paired with this motherboard and to not limit crossfire 3870s? Is there one? I looked up other posts that said that other CPUs work that aren't on the support list, but I need some hand holding before I drop big moneys on something that might not work. Looking to spend about 200 bucks. Thanks in advance for any help provided!