upgrading my cpu please help?

Question

hi, i want to upgrade my cpu, ill give you my motherboard specifications and cpu specifications then the cpu i want and just wondering if you could tell me if its good or reccomend one that is better

MOTHERBOARD:
MS-7215 K8n Neo4
Maximum Memory Module Size 4096 MB
Memory Slots 4
Maximum Capacity 16384 MB
South Bridge NVIDIA nForce4 MCP Revision A3
North Bridge NVIDIA nForce4 Revision A3
System Slots 5 PCI

CPU:
AMD athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+
Number of CPU(s) One Physical Processor / One Core / One Logical Processor / 64 bits
CPU Full Name AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+
CPU Name AMD Athlon 64 3200+
CPU Code Name Venice
Platform Name Socket 939
Revision DH-E3
Technology 90 nm
Instructions MMX (+), 3DNow! (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, x86-64, NX
Original Clock 2000 MHz
Original System Clock 200 MHz
Original Multiplier 10.0
CPU Clock 2010 MHz
System Clock 201.0 MHz
HT Link 1005.2 MHz
Core 0 Speed 2010.4 MHz
Core 0 Multiplier 10.0
L1 Data Cache 64 KBytes
L1 Instructions Cache 64 KBytes
L2 Cache 512 KBytes

THIS IS THE CPU I WANT TO UPGRADE TO

CPU (AMD Athlon 64 1640B 2.7GHz)
Brand AMD
Processors Type Desktop
Series AMD Business Class
Model ADH164BIAA4DP
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type Socket AM2
Tech Spec
Multi-Core Single-Core
Name Athlon 64 1640B
Operating Frequency 2.7GHz
Hyper Transports 2000MHz
L1 Cache 128KB
L2 Cache 512KB
Manufacturing Tech 65 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Hyper-Transport Support Yes
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNOW! Professional
Voltage 1.25/1.35/1.40V
Thermal Power 45W
Cooling Device Cooling device not included - Processor Only

THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE THANK YOU

Answer 1

Check www.newegg.com for cheap prices on an AMD processor. I would say spend about $150 US for the best bang for the buck, any more than that and you're wasting money on a processor that won't be useful for you. Make sure it's a quad core, and one that your mobo supports (AM, AM2, AM2+ being the three that you're probably going to be seeing).



Then you can upgrade your ram to 4 gigs if you don't already have that, it will make a noticeable difference and will only run you about $40-$50 US.

Answer 2

Not a bad choice at all. AMD do have a very good triple core out at the moment though (it overclocks really well).



Look at: AMD Phenom II tri core 720 2.8GHz.



It is still relatively cheap and can be made to run at 3.0GHz+ while still running at acceptable temperatures.



If you cant get this though then sure, go for the one you have up there.

Answer 3

Yea it duz.The 4000+ or FX 55 may be better.

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=K8N_Neo4_Platinum&class=mb



Dual Core AMD Processor support list

http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodcpusupport&maincat_no=1&cat2_no=&cat3_no=&prod_no=165#menu