Advice: AMD x2 5200+ vs AMD Phenom x2 550

[gamingguy27]

Hello,

Quick question,

I have a cheap gaming rig - Asus M3NHT with 2 x 9800GTs in SLI.

I currently have a Amd x2 5200+, how much faster do you think the Phenom x2 550 will be? it's only £70?

Regards,

Alex.

 

[red1776]

depending on the application, between 20-30% faster. It is a much better gaming CPU than the 5200+
You should also realize more performance (FPS) from your SLI'd GT 9800's. If you have not already checked, I am almost certain that your MB supports the x2 550, but check it with the CPU support list for the Bios update.

 

[white2010]

don't forget lager cacher memory too. I was use Amd x2 5200 and now I have been upgrade my cpu Phenom x2 555 , You can upgrade to Phenom X2 555, it's just little more cost than X2 550 and you get speed bump +100 mhz compare to X2 550

yes, you need bios upgrade for your motherboard . You can check your motherboard website if they provide for bios update to your motherboard