Update on computer
13 years ago
General
It looks like one of the pins on my CPU broke off during installation so I'll have to replace it. The reason my new motherboard and graphics card didn't work was because my power supply couldn't handle the upgrades, so that's another thing I will have to buy
Does anyone have some suggestions for an AM3 or AM3+ CPU?
Does anyone have some suggestions for an AM3 or AM3+ CPU?
FA+

Depending on what you want to upgrade later on, so you would only need a 450W power supply =)
I think you can run your system on 450W as well...
Just go with a high-powered quad core like:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16819113007 or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ.....82E16819103727
The 3.2 Ghz one is likely enough, unless you want the unlocked 3.4 Ghz one for overclocking (not super likely I bet though).
Also I recommend spending the cash on a better CPU fan if you don't have one already.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186058&Tpk=arctic%20i30 This one will do you well and runs pretty darn silent.