CPU Compatability

[redpin]

How would i know if my computer's compatable with a CPU, i'm planning to purchase AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 5000+ 2.60GHz (Socket AM2) - OEM. Currently i'm using an AMD Athlon 64 3500+

Cheers

p.s. sorry if i sound like an idiot, havent slept in days

 

[ghgh]

do you know what socket your current motherboard is? If its AM2 then it will be compatible as long as it has a BIOS that supports the CPU.

 

[Oddw1re]

Your motherboard is either 939 or AM2 if it is AM2 it will if its 939 it wont.

 

[Tute]

It would be far easier to answer if we knew your motherboard.

Some AMD motherboards needed a BIOS flash to allow dual core, however that's pretty rare and even if you did need an upgrade, you can normally get them straight off the manufacturer's website.

 

[redpin]

Damn, i'm such a TW@ for not reading your responses. As a result i made the aweful result of getting the wrong PCU and another £42 went down the drain; £8 for delivery, £30 to get the technician round n £4 which i'll have to pay to send it back

Is there any AMD Duo core processors using the Socket 939? and is there anything i can do to confirm that it's the right socket without having to open my computer up

Cheers

 

[Justintime]

http://www.cpuid.com/download/cpu-z-140.zip

It'll tell you. Theres X2 and Opteron Dual core 939 cpus.

 

[redpin]

Thanks for the link Justin!

Cool you live in Edmonton, i'm not far off with only a 30min bus journey away