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AM2+

WalesOwl

WalesOwl

WalesOwl

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Just a quick question. I have no clue what socket AM2+ is. I have a AM2 mobo so does that mean a AM2+ CPU will fit in it?

Fed up with all the socket switching that AMD is doing. :mad:
 
Its all down to Bios Support really, as above check your motherboard manufactures CPU Support list for your board, chances are whichever CPU you decide to upgrade to a Bios upgrade will be required.
 
WalesOwl said:
Wasn't looking at Phenoms. Was looking at this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-246-AM&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=803
Slight chance of working lol? I really want a CPU upgrade since I finally have money this summer..........
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Its based on an Original Phenom I'm afraid so its not going to work. Which CPU are you using in it at mo?

I'm afraid I think the only CPU which OCUK currently sell which your board supports is this:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-177-AM&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=803

Unless you want to consider a second hand chip of course.

Other than that there is always option of upgrading the board... if you have got enough money this summer for that :)
 
I have a X2 4600+ which is slightly overclocked to 2.5. So I guess the X2 5400+ isn't going to make much of a difference.
Can't really get a new board unless everything I have at the moment can be transplanted.
Specs here for you:
2 SATA HD's
1 DVD IDE
260GTX
DDR2 RAM PC-6400 4GB 2x2GB
PSU HEC 550W

Ta for replies btw, sry for any mistakes, had beer recently.....
 
You would have no problem using all that in a new motherboard.

Something like the Gigabyte GA-MA770-UD3 £60.98 from OCUK would be ideal. I would advise going for the Phenom II X2 550 over the 7850 as its a faster and cooler running CPU. Also providing the motherboard is Rev 2 (might be worth checking with Overclockers about that) you might be able to unlock it to a Quad Core CPU :) . That's what I did with mine (See Sig). This does require some luck though, not every CPU unlocks so its a bit of a lottery.
 
I don't have the money for a CPU and a decent mobo at the moment but will definately look into that in a couple of weeks.

Whats the overclocking potential for the Phenoms?
 
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