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AMD Phenom II X2 550 running MayaMy PC Specs:CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 550RAM: 16GB DDR3MOBO: Gigabyte GA-MA770TGFX Card: GeForce GT 640SSD: 120GB SSDHDD: 1TB HDDPSU: Aerocool Strike X 500WSo my question here is: Will the PC able to handle Maya 2017 efficiently, I mean can it render or run 3D faster? Because it's really really slow.Does it have conflict with its CPU because its old?

Old 2 core + 2017 Maya = slow.

Problem unlocking Phenom II X2 550Greetings,I recently got Phenom II X2 550.On overclocking forums,it is a proven that it is actualy a Phenom II X4. I went into bios and unlocked all cores.After saving changes,CPU is now recognized as Phenom II X4 B55.Problem occurs after Windows get's loaded.Just before it enters desktop,I get BSOD with error something like this: fault_page_in_non_paged_area and then after that something is written in the ().I think error is not the same always,but it always containts something with "page" in it.I also tried to increase voltage,and once it managed to load Windows fully and I was on desktop,but after I clicked on folder browser,again BSOD showed up.I then went into bios and left it unlocked,but disabled two cores.It was still showing up as X4 B55 but if I went into Speedfan,it finds two cores as it should. Now I unlocked third core,and it appears stable.How do I make fourth core to work?

Most unlock because they sold more of them than they had bad chips. Both my friend and I got them and both unlocked just fine. I've been running mine at 3.6GHz at up to 1.4875V 24/7for 5 years with no issues at all. Gaming, prime 95, and folding at home situations where it's at full load for days. You do need a good cooler though. Has to stay under 60C at ful load preferably 55You can give it more voltage and test or turn down clocks. Just like overclocking slowly step up voltage and watch temps. If you can't get it stable on your system without going to 1.5V then forget it and be happy with 3 cores. Increasing voltage doesn't "mask" the problem or Fail "soon" however it is used and old so if it's been run hard it won't be great for it. A very real reason for these to be rejected as X4s was because they wouldn't hit the TDP because they would need more voltage/power to perform.

unclocking cores of AMD PHENOM II X2 550Hi everybody:Does the MotherBoard "GigaByte GA-MA785GT-UD3H" support unclocking cores of CPU "AMD PHENOM II X2 550" ???Does it need additional cooling or new fan?Thank you...

The motherboard has a SB710 and the BIOS has ACC, so the motherboard is capable. Whether the chip unlocks or not is a gamble. I had two Phenom II 550s and only one would unlock to B50x4.Here is the Core unlocking guide for a step by step if you need it:http://www.overclock.net/t/535501/amd-k10-5-core-cache-unlocking-guideAs far as cooling, it becomes a 125W CPU like the Phenom II 955 so it will need more cooling. Usually the TCTL calculation becomes FUBAR'd when unlocked, so just monitor socket temperature.

Upgrading AMD Phenom II X2 550 3.1GHzI bought this system about 4 years agoAMD Phenom II X2 550 3.1GHz ProcessorGigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2H motherboard4GB PC2-6400 MemoryATi Radeon HD 5670 512MB Graphics Card500GB 7200RPM Hard DiskCorsair CX750 Builder Series CX 750W ATX/EPS 80 PLUS Bronze PSUWindows 7 pro 64-Bit SP119in ViewSonic VA1913WM monitorI would like to upgrade it for gaming. I'm going to buy the Radeon R9 270X OC 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card and would like to know what CPU I should get as well.Approximate Purchase Date: next couple of monthsBudget Range: £120 for GPU, £150 for CPU and/or RamSystem Usage: GamingParts to Upgrade: graphics card, CPU and/or RamDo you need to buy OS: NoLocation: UKParts Preferences: Sapphire Dual-X Radeon R9 270X OC 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card Overclocking: NoSLI or Crossfire: NoYour Monitor Resolution: 1366 X 768Additional Comments: I don't have much of a clue about building PCs so any advice on my system would be awesomeness.Why Are You Upgrading: to improve gaming settings and get better frame rates.Thanks!

If you can find one, a Phenom II x4 or Phenom II x6 would match up well with the video card you plan to buy. The only problem is that your board will only support up to 95w CPUs max, so that will limit you a bit on the options. Here is the best that your current board supports: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0056D5AMY/ref=dp_olp_used_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=used Before you install it, make sure to update your bios to the latest revision with your old CPU installed. Once it's done you can switch your new CPU in.If you had more money to spend I would recommend a new Motherboard+CPU+DDR3 Ram, but that will be over $200.PS: I checked Amazon.uk but there were none of the chips listed, so I linked to the US site. They do ship internationally though.