Socket AM2 is this 393? or what im confused?!?

gazzaman2k · 9 Mar 2007 at 11:35

hi all i own a a-bit AN8-SLi mobo
http://www.abit.com.tw/page/uk/moth...MODEL_NAME=Fatal1ty+AN8+SLI&fMTYPE=Socket+939

just wondering im looking for a CPU upgrade im running a 3800x2 at the mo but all i see on sites is socket AM2 it says 940 pin thing like the 939 socket but are these compatable with my motherboard im confused here? my motherboard cant surely be outdated already?!?!

cheers

gaz

hp7909 · 9 Mar 2007 at 11:41

AMD moved to Socket AM2 (940-pins) mid last-year (2006), i.e. new mobo/chipsets & processors.

So, (by now) there are no Socket 939 mobos & processors being made anymore

gumbald · 9 Mar 2007 at 11:44

gazzaman2k said:
my motherboard cant surely be outdated already?!?!

It can...

There's a few 939 processors still available at Overclockers I think, get them while they're hot

gazzaman2k · 9 Mar 2007 at 11:47

Darn it looks like ill have to save for a new mobo then

cheers guys

whats best chip to for pound/power? the 5200x2?

gaz

A[L]C · 9 Mar 2007 at 11:50

X2's also come in 939

Combat squirrel · 9 Mar 2007 at 11:54

If changing mobo you will also need ddr 2 ram, as your ddr ram wont work.

In that case DO NOT GET AN AMD AM2 !!

Get a Intel Core + Mainboard and Ram (what you would need to do anyways)

It will be faster and cheaper

steve258 · 9 Mar 2007 at 12:06

gazzaman2k said:
Darn it looks like ill have to save for a new mobo then

cheers guys

whats best chip to for pound/power? the 5200x2?

gaz

Either stick with your current X2 rig or upgrade to C2D, AM2 chips are not any faster than their 939 counterparts just with added DDR2 support.

The best bang for the buck combo is an E6300/E4300 with a mid range overclocking mobo (DS3/P5B/P5N-E) + 2Gb PC6400.