Hi all, I'm trying to make a 10 yr old computer a little bit faster by adding a new (actually a used) CPU and GPU (thinking 730 or 750 which believe it or not is a significant upgrade since it has no GPU). I'm thinking of spending no more than $60 on all of it since it will be second hand. I do plan to build on AM4 eventually but still want to upgrade this one.
Mobo: https://www.game-debate.com/motherboard/index.php?mot_id=3589&motherboard=eMachines EL1352-07E Mainboard
So right now its running on Athlon ii x2 220 and I was told this mobo will probably not take a processor over 65W. The 270 and 280 are 65W. Should I go for one of these or try a low power Athlon x4? Is something like the Phenom II X4 905e worth it over the newer and faster 280?
All I want is to be able to run Roblox and some other low end games.
Also, I saw a great deal on the Athlon 270. It was under $10! The 280 is over twice. Is the price difference worth it for the performance or should I just go for the 270 (or something else)?
Mobo: https://www.game-debate.com/motherboard/index.php?mot_id=3589&motherboard=eMachines EL1352-07E Mainboard
So right now its running on Athlon ii x2 220 and I was told this mobo will probably not take a processor over 65W. The 270 and 280 are 65W. Should I go for one of these or try a low power Athlon x4? Is something like the Phenom II X4 905e worth it over the newer and faster 280?
All I want is to be able to run Roblox and some other low end games.
Also, I saw a great deal on the Athlon 270. It was under $10! The 280 is over twice. Is the price difference worth it for the performance or should I just go for the 270 (or something else)?
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