AMD
First I'll show you the essential details and specific to two key players on the market in terms of processors: AMD and Intel. Start with AMD.
The HyperTransport
The HyperTransport (HT) is the memory bus which provides communication between the chipset and processor. When choosing your processor will therefore that the HT indicated on the technical data processor coincides with that of your motherboard.
The socket
At AMD there are several sockets, whose best known are:
The socket AM2 (Evolution Socket 939 for Athlons 64, X2, FX and Semprons)
The socket AM2 + (Evolution of AM2, with whom he is compatible, for Phenoms quadcores and tricores)
The socket A (for Athlons and Durons now outdated)
The socket F (for Opterons)
At the time of purchase you will have to check if the socket processor and motherboard are the same.
Different processors
AMD covers all ranges. The processors single, double, triple and quadruple heart.
The processors are a heart unattractive, outdated.
In doubles heart it is wise to start a 64x2 4200. The 64x2 6400 may agree to a computer gamer midrange. In triple heart, the entry level is excellent for office and high-end Phenom x3 will satisfy gamers playing with equipment midrange. A overclock and go ;-)
When the Phenom x4 they are mostly very good for what is advanced applications but can be adapted to the games and will be even more powerful after a overclock. We still regret the gap in performance between the dual-core Intel and AMD.
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