can i replace AMD ATHLON 64 with AMD PHENOM/PHENOM II?

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 11:19 pm    Post subject: can i replace AMD ATHLON 64 with AMD PHENOM/PHENOM II? Reply with quote

my motherboard socket is AM2+..so, i wish to replace my AMD Athlon 64 with AMD phenom or phenom II...is it possible??
and if yes..will i face any trouble soon??
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You need to specify the motherboard model, and revision.

The only limits I can see are bios, as the cpu has to be supported in all his features, and wattage your motherboard can supply to the cpu, as not all motherbaords can give up to 125W to the cpu.

One more step.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

my motherboard is MSI K9N6PGM2-V
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

max_2406 wrote:
my motherboard is MSI K9N6PGM2-V


Look here

http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=prodcpu2&prod_no=1472&maincat_no=1
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 3:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pretty much full of options for an upgrade.

As I said, be sure to buy a version that isn't 125W, or it won't work.
Ask the seller or check the cpu code in cpu-world's database, or at amd's site.

Happy upgrade Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

so..if i want to change my processor..what type of processor will you suggest...for best performance...
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

phenom II x4 910e

You should google to find if anyone has tried anything better than that, trying the name of the motherboard + the cpu in the phenom II range you might like to have.

That you must do alone Wink

May the force be with you!
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks...one more thing...about the power supply...which one is good??
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 1:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

max_2406 wrote:
thanks...one more thing...about the power supply...which one is good??

What are you using now?
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 2:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tetrium wrote:
max_2406 wrote:
thanks...one more thing...about the power supply...which one is good??

What are you using now?


I hope not a poor little hamster and his wheel Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 2:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

e-mag 500w..
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are details written on the side of the psu, please report them.

Like 12V 5V and the corresponding Amperes and wattage.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

max_2406 wrote:
e-mag 500w..

Sounds like an El Cheapo brand...

Personally I wouldn't even want to put a 500w El Cheapo PSU in a pentium 1 machine...those tend to die, taking your precious little machine down to hell with it Sad
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 6:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tetrium wrote:
max_2406 wrote:
e-mag 500w..

Sounds like an El Cheapo brand...

Personally I wouldn't even want to put a 500w El Cheapo PSU in a pentium 1 machine...those tend to die, taking your precious little machine down to hell with it Sad



El Cheapo... lol
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