i just upgraded my processor and i was unsatified with my .1 rise in the Vista performance chart. I plan on returning it for a better one but i am a little nervous about buying a dual core processor because i am uncertain whether or not it is compatible with my motherboard.
I have upgraded everyother aspect of the Wal Mart computer and it has become quite a sterdy machine capable of doing many task such as gaming. A processor will really seal the deal.
My PC is an Acer Aspire t180 series with default motherboard. I just put an athlon 64 le 1640 processor in it. The processor that i am hoping to get is an athlon 64 x2 5200. I am hoping that it will be compatible.
AMD socket AM2
And also if you could recommend that best cpu i could get for this system i would be grateful.

Other specs if you need them:
3 gb ddr2 ram (Upgraded)
nvidia geforce 8600 video card (upgraded)
160 gb hard drive space.
Creative sound blaster audigy 7.1 card (upgraded)

zc_top

oh yeah my motherboard is em61sm with chipset mcp61
bios version r01-b3

Scleros

The only specifications listed on both the consumer and reseller Acer support sites indicate "AMD AM2 Athlon 64 x 2 or Athlon 64 or Sempron (940 pin)". So, I'm going to suggest you contact Acer's technical support multiple times and ask what is the maximum processor supported until you get a consistent response. Also inquire as to what BIOS revision is needed for the processor they respond with. Upgrade the BIOS first and then the processor.

claudette4u

dial 1-
877-SUPTRIX (1-877-787-8749) and
provide the promo code "supportcall"