I was wondering what a processor requires from my motherboard? So I'd know which CPU to buy. I tried googling and asking around, but had little to no success.
My computer is freaking old, and it was rather cheap when I bought it. I think it's time I upgraded my processor, but I have no idea what I need to find out before buying.

Second question. Can you guys suggest a good budget card for me. I'm thinking about GF 7600GT/GS what ever, but I really don't know what I should purchase as there are so many. (My last card was XFX GF6600 GT AGP)

Thanks for helping the newbie

Download and run CPUID. Take a screen shot of what it says about your cpu. As for the video card, wait until HIS releases the HD 2600XT for agp. It's a dx10 card for agp, and should have great performance.

You've got any idea on the price of 2600XT. Is it a Radeon or Geforce card? (Propably Radeon) I'm looking for a budget priced card, I don't really care if its the top notch card out there.

I'm looking for answers should I buy a XT/GT/etc Geforce card, as I'm not really familiar with the terms. + I'm located in Finland, and it'll take some time before I can get any new cards, and they're cost more here.

I'll run the CPUID monitor later on. Thanks for the reply mate.

another way ,

Use CPU-Z that Jsmith said to do and also go to the tab that sais MAINBOARD and it will giev us the model number of the motherboard so we know what cpu's you can run

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Normally, I would just suggest going for a decent barebones system but having seen the prices of hardware in Finland (Jimmspc) I would suggest getting onto E-bay (either .de or .co.uk) and finding a reputable seller and buying a board & chip combo and video card to suit your budget. Buying just a CPU has caused us several problems in the past. Hope this helps!

Good Luck.

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