new processor

[Shark]

i need a new processor but i don't know what to buy, names and prices plz. Intel only too.

[Darkfire]

Intel Core 2 Duo is pretty awesome, I got a E8500, works good as hell, but it depends on your motherboard if you can use it.

[Hitman]

what is your current mainboard and how much cash do you want to spend?

edit:  download  CPU-Z and run it (no installation needed) and post screenshots of both, the CPU and mainboard  tab.

[Shark]

I can't get a i7, but I think the quad ones are good so

[Hitman]

Yeah, get an  Q9550 or something around that.  Your mainboard supports them, although it might need a bios-update to recognize the new CPU

[Shark]

how do i update the bios?

[Turkey]

I would buy a processor that really fits with your RAM and GFX card.

[Shark]

2gb ram
hd4850 512mb

[SAFC]

how do i update the bios?

You can find driver updates and BIOS updates on your mainboard manufacturers website.

In this case it's www.ami.com

There's two download links to the far right to help you discover the drivers and BIOS updates available for your board.

If you need any help with it I'll be on irc later

[Shark]

ok so quad core q9550?