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My computer is made up mostly of components that were considered decent...about 5 years ago. 
Recently I've been getting the feeling that my computer isn't performing as well as it should. I'd like to upgrade a few things. I use my computer mostly for web development, graphic design, video editing, music production and occasionally gaming.
However there are a few caveats:
My budget is very limited and therefore if possible I would like to avoid:
Upgrading to 64 bit OS
If at all possible I'd like to stick with 32 bit for another year or so. Reason #1 is because I just upgraded to Windows 8 pro 32 and just don't have the money for a 64 bit upgrade right now, and reason number 2 is because I'd prefer to not have to re-install/upgrade all my programs (I figure if I were to do that I might as well wait for when I get a new computer).
Swap my motherboard
for the same reason I don't yet want to upgrade to 64 bit. changing the mobo is something I'd like to do when I just get a whole new computer.
My current CPU is a 2.40 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9750 Quad-Core. I was looking at the AMD FX-4170 as an upgrade but then I realized my M3A79-T DELUXE mobo doesn't support AM3+ CPUs. Though it does support AM3 after bios update.
What CPU should I get? I find my computer chugging mostly with video editing. I thought upgrading this old 2008 era CPU would be cheap but I cant seem to find any significant AM3 upgrade for under $150. Any suggestions? I just want to squeeze another year out of this thing and build a whole new PC when I get a bit more cash.
Specs for my PC:
2.40 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9750 Quad-Core cpu
ASUSTeK Computer INC. M3A79-T DELUXE Mobo
AMD Radeon HD 6700 Series "Juniper"
2 2048 MB ocz ddr2 1.8v ram
Can anyone help me squeeze that last bit of life out of this thing? Thanks to anyone who can help.
Recently I've been getting the feeling that my computer isn't performing as well as it should. I'd like to upgrade a few things. I use my computer mostly for web development, graphic design, video editing, music production and occasionally gaming. However there are a few caveats:
My budget is very limited and therefore if possible I would like to avoid:
Upgrading to 64 bit OS
If at all possible I'd like to stick with 32 bit for another year or so. Reason #1 is because I just upgraded to Windows 8 pro 32 and just don't have the money for a 64 bit upgrade right now, and reason number 2 is because I'd prefer to not have to re-install/upgrade all my programs (I figure if I were to do that I might as well wait for when I get a new computer).
Swap my motherboard
for the same reason I don't yet want to upgrade to 64 bit. changing the mobo is something I'd like to do when I just get a whole new computer.
My current CPU is a 2.40 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9750 Quad-Core. I was looking at the AMD FX-4170 as an upgrade but then I realized my M3A79-T DELUXE mobo doesn't support AM3+ CPUs. Though it does support AM3 after bios update.
What CPU should I get? I find my computer chugging mostly with video editing. I thought upgrading this old 2008 era CPU would be cheap but I cant seem to find any significant AM3 upgrade for under $150. Any suggestions? I just want to squeeze another year out of this thing and build a whole new PC when I get a bit more cash.
Specs for my PC:
2.40 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9750 Quad-Core cpu
ASUSTeK Computer INC. M3A79-T DELUXE Mobo
AMD Radeon HD 6700 Series "Juniper"
2 2048 MB ocz ddr2 1.8v ram
Can anyone help me squeeze that last bit of life out of this thing? Thanks to anyone who can help.
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