where can i buy this??

Cheeseking25 · 09-04-2007, 07:14 PM

Hi. I have a Dell XPS 400 that I am planning to upgrade. I can't use a core 2 duo CPU cause of my mobo which i cant replace cause its specially made for Dells. So a new mobo or comp is out of the question. I wanna upgrade my 2.8GHz Pentium D 820 to a 3.6GHz Pentium D 960 but I am wondering WHERE CAN I BUY A 960???? I am also upgrading my Geforce6800 to a 8800GTS 640MB. But once again... WHERE CAN I BUY A D 960 or possibly a D 950?????

b1gapl · 09-04-2007, 07:21 PM

You won't see much of a difference, between the two processors. And get the 8800GTS 320mb instead. The 640mb provides no significant advantage over the 320mb. Double the memory, does not mean double the performance.

darksideleader · 09-04-2007, 07:28 PM

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pretend the last Pentium D 920 is a 820.

Your gonna see a slighty better performance, best too upgrade to c2d but u can't :/ 960 is over priced anyway...

As for video card you wouldn't want to bottle neck a $300 8800GTS get something cheaper like a 8600GTS or a 7xxx or 19xx card.

Cheeseking25 · 09-04-2007, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darksideleader

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pretend the last Pentium D 920 is a 820.

Your gonna see a slighty better performance, best too upgrade to c2d but u can't :/ 960 is over priced anyway...

As for video card you wouldn't want to bottle neck a $300 8800GTS get something cheaper like a 8600GTS or a 7xxx or 19xx card.

thats the main reason i want to upgrade the proc to the best possible one i can. so it wont be as much of a bottleneck

SHaTTaFaKKaP · 09-04-2007, 07:31 PM

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Nukem · 09-04-2007, 07:31 PM

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but I do have to agree w/b1gapl... aside from the performance of the 640 vs the 320... the price hasn't come down enough to justify the price... I bought one as they came out... nice at the time, but I have yet to see a huge difference in FPS in gaming... (I'm not into the 3Dmark stuff) compared to my 7900GT I had... but don't get me wrong... there is a difference, just not what I thought it would be.

but the chip... you should see a good size boost if you switch...

Invisible · 09-04-2007, 07:38 PM

you can always overclock your 820

darksideleader · 09-04-2007, 07:40 PM

hes got a dell they usally lock the bios

Invisible · 09-04-2007, 07:41 PM

ouch....build?

Cheeseking25 · 09-04-2007, 07:58 PM

i agree about the 320 vs 640 thing

09-04-2007, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cheeseking25 True Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 119	where can i buy this?? Hi. I have a Dell XPS 400 that I am planning to upgrade. I can't use a core 2 duo CPU cause of my mobo which i cant replace cause its specially made for Dells. So a new mobo or comp is out of the question. I wanna upgrade my 2.8GHz Pentium D 820 to a 3.6GHz Pentium D 960 but I am wondering WHERE CAN I BUY A 960???? I am also upgrading my Geforce6800 to a 8800GTS 640MB. But once again... WHERE CAN I BUY A D 960 or possibly a D 950?????

09-04-2007, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,804	Re: where can i buy this?? You won't see much of a difference, between the two processors. And get the 8800GTS 320mb instead. The 640mb provides no significant advantage over the 320mb. Double the memory, does not mean double the performance. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

09-04-2007, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
darksideleader Ultra Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 951	Re: where can i buy this?? www.hardwarezone.com® :: Articles - Coolest Hardware, Hottest Reviews pretend the last Pentium D 920 is a 820. Your gonna see a slighty better performance, best too upgrade to c2d but u can't :/ 960 is over priced anyway... As for video card you wouldn't want to bottle neck a $300 8800GTS get something cheaper like a 8600GTS or a 7xxx or 19xx card.

09-04-2007, 07:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
SHaTTaFaKKaP wtfz0r Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 486	Re: where can i buy this?? Newegg.com - Buy Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! is your friend, if you are a trusting person, ebay.com __________________ Intel e6750 @ 3.5ghz OCZ Reapers @ 950 mhz 5-5-5-15 XFX Alpha Dog 8800GTS 512mb 650/1972/1625 EVGA 680i Antec 9,000,000

09-04-2007, 07:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nukem On deployment Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,021	Re: where can i buy this?? Stalliontek.com: Your Portal to Technology but I do have to agree w/b1gapl... aside from the performance of the 640 vs the 320... the price hasn't come down enough to justify the price... I bought one as they came out... nice at the time, but I have yet to see a huge difference in FPS in gaming... (I'm not into the 3Dmark stuff) compared to my 7900GT I had... but don't get me wrong... there is a difference, just not what I thought it would be. but the chip... you should see a good size boost if you switch... __________________ Why aren't you folding yet? Help me look for E.T.

09-04-2007, 07:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Invisible MetalHead Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,883	Re: where can i buy this?? you can always overclock your 820 __________________ Proc e2180 m0 @ 3.1ghz Video 8800gt 512mb Display 22'' Monitor Chemei 5ms RT, 800:1 CR Mobo Abit ip35-e Mem Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1 gb DDR2 800 @ 960 Case NZXT Zero ATX Aluminum Full Tower + 8 silent fans- 7 x 120mm 1 x 80mm Sound Logitech z-5300e 5.1 + Icemat siberia full black headset + Creative Soundblaster Audigy SE PSU Corsair 520hx OS Vista 64-Bit Home Premium Cooling Tuniq Tower 120 + mx2 HDD Seagate 250gb 16mb Cache -92% of teens have moved on to rap. If you are part of the 8% who still listen to real music, copy this.

09-04-2007, 07:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
darksideleader Ultra Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 951	Re: where can i buy this?? hes got a dell they usally lock the bios

09-04-2007, 07:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Invisible MetalHead Techie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,883	Re: where can i buy this?? ouch....build? __________________ Proc e2180 m0 @ 3.1ghz Video 8800gt 512mb Display 22'' Monitor Chemei 5ms RT, 800:1 CR Mobo Abit ip35-e Mem Crucial Ballistix 2 x 1 gb DDR2 800 @ 960 Case NZXT Zero ATX Aluminum Full Tower + 8 silent fans- 7 x 120mm 1 x 80mm Sound Logitech z-5300e 5.1 + Icemat siberia full black headset + Creative Soundblaster Audigy SE PSU Corsair 520hx OS Vista 64-Bit Home Premium Cooling Tuniq Tower 120 + mx2 HDD Seagate 250gb 16mb Cache -92% of teens have moved on to rap. If you are part of the 8% who still listen to real music, copy this.

09-04-2007, 07:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cheeseking25 True Techie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 119	Re: where can i buy this?? i agree about the 320 vs 640 thing

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