With an upgraded bios, it can go up to a 3700+ single core. For under $250, you might want to look at this setup: Keep the memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103586 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131570 (it is a tad over the $250 budget, ~$260) If it must be under $250: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103588 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131570 Or the really cheap AM2 upgrade in bits (does not get you much speed, but does the platform shift, and you can buy the new X2 cpu in a few months): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813130065 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145568 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103032 Harry Veech wrote: > Thanks, I wish we could afford the AM2 upgrade but my budget is about > $250. > > Will the A64 3000+ be significantly faster than Sempron 2800? > > Anyone know with the BIOS upgrade what the fastest proc is this board > will support? > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Harry McGregor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "The Hardware List" <hardware@hardwaregroup.com> > Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 11:40 AM > Subject: Re: [H] Most powerful CPU for socket 754? > > >> Hi, >> >> The Cheapest upgrade would be an A64 3000+ OEM: >> >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103605 >> >> >> >> While I like the idea of adding memory, it is not worth it on this >> board, no reason to by PC3200 right now. >> >> If a memory upgrade is needed, go with an AM2 board/chip/memory set, and >> move this board/chip/memory to another system. >> >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103733 >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130065 >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145098 >> >> Harry
