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Thread ID: 65515 2006-01-20 21:56:00 Best Bang For Buck CPU for Epox 8RDA+ Mobo Kwak (9658) Press F1
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422962 2006-01-20 21:56:00 Hello,

I am still using an Epox 8RDA+ motherboard with an outdated Athlon cpu. I would like to upgrade the AMD cpu and continue using this motherboard.

When it comes to hardware compatibility, I am pretty lost. Can someone recommend the 'best bang for the buck' cpu that is compatible with the mobo?


Reason for CPU upgrade: would like to play modern games like Half-Life 2, Quake 2004, and CS:S
and get faster rendering time for video editing/post production




I appreciate your time! 8)
Kwak (9658)
422963 2006-01-20 22:13:00 Bad news bear time.

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Ok, thats a wolf.

anyhow.

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Metla (12)
422964 2006-01-21 05:41:00 Realistically it is not worth you keeping the board and upgrading the CPU. If you can get a higher socket A Athlon real cheap sure go ahead (under $100). No point throwing good money at a processor that will barely cut the mustard now in high end gaming little own the future.

You would be best off biting the bullet, saving up your penny's and buying a AMD 64 and new motherboard (capable of dual core for later). But then you may have to look at video card socket ETC, I am assuming you don't have PCIE.

Even consider hocking off your system as a going concern and buying a new one (often cheaper than a large upgrade).
Battleneter (60)
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