MSI K8N sli platinum, whats the fastest cpu I can fit?

pieman109 · 29 Jul 2008 at 12:15

As title. I've got one of these mobos with a 3700 san diego and I'm looking to upgrade it to summat faster. I've checked the msi website and had a look round but they only list cpus from at least a coupla years ago, maybe older. I was wondering if I could instal an s939 X2 but I don't know if AMD make them in s939 format, or wether this mobo could take it.
Any suggestions/ info would be appreciated. Cheers

BUFF · 29 Jul 2008 at 13:04

abit's equivalent can take any S939 made (incl. x2s & Opterons) so I would be surprised if MSI's couldn't.

pieman109 · 29 Jul 2008 at 22:48

Earlier on today I stumbled across MSI's mobo compatibility chart and as you say, it appears it'll take most s939 cpus. I suppose I'll see if i can get me hands on a 4000 or higher cpu then, maybe even an X2 if possible and the if price is right.

BUFF · 30 Jul 2008 at 00:12

3700+>4000+ isn't worth it imo, just oc the 3700+.
if you really want to though http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=6&subid=567

setter · 30 Jul 2008 at 00:32

What about a 939 dual core and oc it. my bro still runs a 4000 single core (had one myself a few years ago) or perhaps an fx 55/57 if you can find one in the auction site.

Pilky01 · 30 Jul 2008 at 10:00

4800 x2 is the best chip. Not cheap though

esK` · 30 Jul 2008 at 10:17

ive just got a 4400+ for 25 quid from another forums, they are a damn good chip!