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is it worth buying an e7200 and does it work with p5k ailifestyle ?
currently have e4500 overclocked to 3ghz - will the above combination work and is the e7200 worth the outlay over the performance i currently get ?
e4500 @ 3.0 GHz, p5k ai lifestyle, 2gb ocz pc6400 dual channel, hd4850, 2 hard drives set in dual boot win xp/vista ultimate
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486
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No problems using either a E7200 or E5200 both are supported by the P5K board.
If use go to the Asus site you will find a list of compatiable cpu's supported by the P5K, plus the latest BIOS 1103 issued 28/07/08.
As to buying a E7200 or E5200, other than being 45nm core, cooler running and using less power,it's pointless buying one, maybe someone can other see the benefits of upgrading, but I can't.
But, if you got quad core instead , say a Q6600 then I would say it's worth upgrading, perhaps I' wrong though!
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Whilst it's great to say my CPU runs at XGhz, is your 3Ghz really letting you down enough to spend at least £60 on an upgrade?
Dave R
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486
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| I think you see more return for your money, if you upgraded your X1950Pro graphic card, maybe one of the many HD4850 cards available.
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Agreed. But I'd recommend following the ATI Tray Tools tweaking guide linked to in my sig before giving up on the X1950Pro. I run mine with the tweaks at higher than HD broadcast resolution (at 1366x768) and, as well as looking fantastic compared to not using them, it still keeps up with anything I throw at it with very respectable framerates.
The tweaks might provide you with an answer for the short term at zero expense. 
Cheers, Slipstreem. 
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486
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You also have the 3870 cards at bargain prices now, still plenty of life left in them.
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Pentium
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486
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Thanks Slippy, you beat me to it.
Couldn't remember who had them at that price.
A lot of graphic power at a bargain price.
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