New processor, new memory?

Spaztic_Reaper · Dec 15, 2006, 03:23 PM

I've been thinking lately of getting an AMD Opteron 2.2ghz dual-core processor. I currently have an AMD 64 3200+, both are socket 939 and my current RAM is kingston DDR3200, 4 stix of 512MB. If I put in the Opteron will I need to change my RAM type or is the ram type based on my mobo(which happens to be a piece of $#!@)?

**temeteus82** · Dec 15, 2006, 03:55 PM

I don't think that you must change your ram.

CDsDontBurn · Dec 15, 2006, 03:58 PM

the ram is MoBo dependant. so, you save money on ram

Judas · Dec 15, 2006, 04:36 PM

If you stick with the same socket, the ram can stay....

Zelig · Dec 15, 2006, 05:17 PM

Yes, ram can stay as long as the Opteron is S939 as well. The memory controller is build onto the cpu though, so if you're overclocking or optimizing timings it's possible that you'll have different results with the Opteron as compared to your current processor.

PangingJr · Dec 15, 2006, 05:42 PM

just check at your motherboard manufacturer's web site to make sure the motherboard supports the exact processor you plan to use.
and if nothing's wrong with the memory modules, then you should still be able to use them,
but since you mention they "happens to be a piece of $#!@", is that means... something's wrong with them, you didn't mention what's wrong with them?

CDsDontBurn · Dec 15, 2006, 06:38 PM

i think he was referring to his MoBo being a "piece of $#@!".

PangingJr · Dec 15, 2006, 06:47 PM

i think so once reread his messages, but is that means the motherboard is already no good, too many problems or something? hmm, why he wants to change the processor, but not the motherboard?

Spaztic_Reaper · Dec 16, 2006, 03:25 AM

The mobo is good enough, it just has very, VERY limited options on the bios. I guess I could get both a new mobo and the opteron, what would be a good mobo that has socket 939 and DDR 3200 for a budget of $300 and the opteron costs $228? The opteron price is off newegg where I'll be getting all my parts from now on, they rock.

CDsDontBurn · Dec 16, 2006, 03:51 AM

this MSI board is a good board for its price

. it's what i'm using in my sister's machine. I used to sell this board all the time back when i used to work at the store.

BTW, it comes out to about $75 after taxes and shipping.

Spaztic_Reaper · Dec 17, 2006, 02:22 AM

Not too bad of a board for that price, thx CDsdontburn. Now I just need a big bundle of cash to magically jump in my x-mas stocking.

Thanks for all the help every1.

Dec 15, 2006, 03:23 PM	#1
Spaztic_Reaper HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 232 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	New processor, new memory? I've been thinking lately of getting an AMD Opteron 2.2ghz dual-core processor. I currently have an AMD 64 3200+, both are socket 939 and my current RAM is kingston DDR3200, 4 stix of 512MB. If I put in the Opteron will I need to change my RAM type or is the ram type based on my mobo(which happens to be a piece of $#!@)? __________________ And when we all looked at our friend while sitting next to the train tracks he put an unlit cigarette in his mouth and about 5 seconds later exclaimed "Shit I coulda sworn smoke was coming out of it, mus' be trippin balls."

Dec 15, 2006, 03:58 PM	#3
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	the ram is MoBo dependant. so, you save money on ram __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Dec 15, 2006, 05:17 PM	#5
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Yes, ram can stay as long as the Opteron is S939 as well. The memory controller is build onto the cpu though, so if you're overclocking or optimizing timings it's possible that you'll have different results with the Opteron as compared to your current processor. __________________ --

Dec 15, 2006, 06:38 PM	#7
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	i think he was referring to his MoBo being a "piece of $#@!". __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Dec 16, 2006, 03:25 AM	Thread Starter #9
Spaztic_Reaper HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 232 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	The mobo is good enough, it just has very, VERY limited options on the bios. I guess I could get both a new mobo and the opteron, what would be a good mobo that has socket 939 and DDR 3200 for a budget of $300 and the opteron costs $228? The opteron price is off newegg where I'll be getting all my parts from now on, they rock. __________________ And when we all looked at our friend while sitting next to the train tracks he put an unlit cigarette in his mouth and about 5 seconds later exclaimed "Shit I coulda sworn smoke was coming out of it, mus' be trippin balls."

Dec 15, 2006, 05:42 PM	#6
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	just check at your motherboard manufacturer's web site to make sure the motherboard supports the exact processor you plan to use. and if nothing's wrong with the memory modules, then you should still be able to use them, but since you mention they "happens to be a piece of $#!@", is that means... something's wrong with them, you didn't mention what's wrong with them?

Dec 15, 2006, 06:47 PM	#8
PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	i think so once reread his messages, but is that means the motherboard is already no good, too many problems or something? hmm, why he wants to change the processor, but not the motherboard?

Dec 16, 2006, 03:51 AM	#10
CDsDontBurn Lurking DriverHeaven Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,779 Rep Power: 235 System Specs	this MSI board is a good board for its price . it's what i'm using in my sister's machine. I used to sell this board all the time back when i used to work at the store. BTW, it comes out to about $75 after taxes and shipping. __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Dec 17, 2006, 02:22 AM	Thread Starter #11
Spaztic_Reaper HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 232 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Not too bad of a board for that price, thx CDsdontburn. Now I just need a big bundle of cash to magically jump in my x-mas stocking. Thanks for all the help every1. __________________ And when we all looked at our friend while sitting next to the train tracks he put an unlit cigarette in his mouth and about 5 seconds later exclaimed "Shit I coulda sworn smoke was coming out of it, mus' be trippin balls."