Fx 60 dual core 2.6

[olekaz]

how does it rate against the newer cpu's? it plays the games ok,but would i see a big differance if i upgraded?

thanks

 

[enzo matrix]

depends on your other system components and which cpu you are considering upgrading to. If you overclock it to 3GHz it would probably match the athlon IIx2 240

 

[sanchz]

For most games, an upgrade to an Athlon II X4 630 will suffice if you are not using a monster graphics card system (ATI 5870, Crossfire, SLI); and will yield a nice performance boost.

 

[olekaz]

thanks for the replies.

I am using a 260 gtx vid card. sata hd. but only 4 gig mem.

 

[sanchz]

the Athlon 630 will go nicely with those specs. 4GB of memory is respectable, you don't really need more..

 

[olekaz]

Best answer selected by olekaz.

 

[aldagoods]

Hey there - still running FX-60 also, with 2g OCZ with great timing. Swapped 2 8800gt's for a single BFG 260 OC [216 stream - not sure if I regret it, but the 260 gives better gameplay and much smoother. cant tell about physx] - playing COD MW2 max, dragonage max, crysis mostly maxed. [at 1920x1080 res]. 3dmark06 is aound 10500-11000, depending if I overclock it, but rarely do. It was bottlenecked with 2 8800gt's SLI'd which is why I went back to single.

Built a 720be for my folks with a 4850 - havent gamed on it, but it hits a 3dmark 06 of like 17k.

My brother just got one of the HP's with a 630 athlon II in it - will know how it works soon.

Ive debated upgrading for a very long time, but the system is very stable, plays everthing I want at max except crysis, and runs protools without any problems. Kinda in that...if it aint broke, dont fix it stage.

Oh ya, XP pro 32 bit.

 

[sanchz]

The Athlon II X3 is not that expensive, and will be some nice upgrade from the FX-60. It'll let you get the most out of your 260.

 

[mindless728]

to upgrade he has to replace his cpu/mobo/ram

the FX60 is S939, it is the best processor that socket has

though you should see a bit of a performance gain, not huge but it would give you a newer system that can be upgraded