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Hi there
I am wanting to upgrade the CPU on a desktop, it currently has a 1.8Ghz, and
I am wondering how far can I upgrade?
The motherboard is a:
Gigabyte Technology Co, Ltd nForce GA-K8NSC-939

Any info on how I would go about finding what speed CPU it can take would be
greatly appreciated. It currently has an AMD chip, so would I need to stay
with AMD?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

Troy

Excellent!

Thanks so much for your help

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>>> Hi there
>>> I am wanting to upgrade the CPU on a desktop, it currently has a 1.8Ghz,
>>> and I am wondering how far can I upgrade?
>>> The motherboard is a:
>>> Gigabyte Technology Co, Ltd nForce GA-K8NSC-939
>>>
>>> Any info on how I would go about finding what speed CPU it can take
>>> would be greatly appreciated. It currently has an AMD chip, so would I
>>> need to stay with AMD?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Troy
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>> http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/M...1881#anchor_os
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>
> Also you need to check the bios you have is against the CPU you choose. If
> not then you need to flash the bios.
>
> http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/M...1881#anchor_os
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>

In article <h9jlbh$6s5$>,
says...
>
> Hi there
> I am wanting to upgrade the CPU on a desktop, it currently has a 1.8Ghz, and
> I am wondering how far can I upgrade?
> The motherboard is a:
> Gigabyte Technology Co, Ltd nForce GA-K8NSC-939
>
> Any info on how I would go about finding what speed CPU it can take would be
> greatly appreciated. It currently has an AMD chip, so would I need to stay
> with AMD?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Cheers
>
> Troy

Indeed, you can't put intel chips into amd mobos and vice versa.

Gigabyte have good support on their website: if you go to the page for
your specific mobo you should find a cpu compatibility list there, and
also which bios version is required for various cpu. Might have to
download a file and flash the bios. On the more recent Gigabyte mobos
you can flash the bios from a file on the harddrive, using a simple
keypress on the startup screen -- don't have to make special boot
floppies any more (I think it's the F8 or F12 key on mine, but I'm not
entirely sure).

h.t.h. (and good luck still finding a cpu that suits: I couldn't find
any retailer in NZ who'd still sell a quad-core cpu suited for my 2 year
old mobo. Fortunately I have a nephew in the States who could get one
for me. Trademe might be your best bet.)

-P.

On Sep 26, 11:56*am, "Bob" <tro...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi there
> I am wanting to upgrade the CPU on a desktop, it currently has a 1.8Ghz, and
> I am wondering how far can I upgrade?
> The motherboard is a:
> Gigabyte Technology Co, Ltd nForce *GA-K8NSC-939
>
> Any info on how I would go about finding what speed CPU it can take would be
> greatly appreciated. It currently has an AMD chip, so would I need to stay
> with AMD?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Cheers
>
> Troy

This is a 939 socket motherbaord, so CPU's are going to be rare new
and last time I looked expensive, ditto the memory as its DDR...

So I wouldnt upgrade just the CPU, but replace it with a new
motherboard, 2gb DDR2 ram and dual core AMD CPU...mboard about $120,
CPU $150, Ram $80.

So about $350....but you might need a new PSU as well about $90....

regards

thing

On 2009-09-25, Bob <> wrote:
> Hi there
> I am wanting to upgrade the CPU on a desktop, it currently has a 1.8Ghz, and
> I am wondering how far can I upgrade?
> The motherboard is a:
> Gigabyte Technology Co, Ltd nForce GA-K8NSC-939

Google, here is some food for you.

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/M...ProductID=1881


>
> Any info on how I would go about finding what speed CPU it can take would be
> greatly appreciated. It currently has an AMD chip, so would I need to stay
> with AMD?

No. Intel supported motherboards are also made.