Upgrading the processor in my PC

[emerica167852]

Hey guys, after being fed up with CPU overloads and not being able to use vst's properly ect, Im going to upgrade my processor.

My current computer is a HP desktop from around '04 or '05. The current processor is an AMD athlon XP 3000+ 2.10 GHz.

What should i look for?? What processor would go good for my comp? I'm not to experienced with buying aftermarket computer parts

What im looking at is this: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5235311&sku=I69-6500
that look good?

thanks!!1

 

[Unavailable]

Dude, you can't just drop an Intel processor into an AMD motherboard. Plus, pretty much any processor you upgrade to that is on the market right now is going to have a different socket than the AMD you currently have. You basically need a new computer if you want to upgrade.

 

[Inseminator]

I would go for an Athlon Phenom II x6, it beats intels in the same price range. And I think the motherboards are a bit cheaper too.

 

[Seth Munson]

I have this right here, I can do whatever I want in PT and I havent seen my cpu go over 30%.
I dont have to print tracks anyone

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6620911&Sku=A79-1075