New processor?

Nutcase · 06-01-2010, 22:28

I've decided it's too annoying having to reboot each time I want to run windows 7 in 32 bit - so I want to replace my processor with a better one that has VT so I can run virtual XP. But the question is, which proc? I currently have an E5300 (2.6ghz, 2mb L2, 800mhz). Any thoughts on a noticably better proc for about £100?

Here's the ones I can use:

http://processormatch.intel.com/Comp...rdName=DX48BT2

I haven't got a flipping clue what's what these days

I'm thinking maybe an E7600 from Scan at £93. Can I get better?

Ta

06-01-2010, 22:28	#1
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	New processor? I've decided it's too annoying having to reboot each time I want to run windows 7 in 32 bit - so I want to replace my processor with a better one that has VT so I can run virtual XP. But the question is, which proc? I currently have an E5300 (2.6ghz, 2mb L2, 800mhz). Any thoughts on a noticably better proc for about £100? Here's the ones I can use: http://processormatch.intel.com/Comp...rdName=DX48BT2 I haven't got a flipping clue what's what these days I'm thinking maybe an E7600 from Scan at £93. Can I get better? Ta