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Hi folks,
I'm building a computer for my wife. I bought a
"Biostar TA790GX A3+ AMD 790GX Socket AM3 ATX Motherboard"
for it. I also bought an
"AMD Phenom II X2 B59 3.4 GHz Socket AM3 Dual-Core CPU (HDXB59WFK2DGM)"
and a
"Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB kit consisting of (2) 4GB DDR3 modules, 1600 MT/s, CL9 latency, non-ECC" memory.
Apparently I didn't read enough about Phenom II CPUs. I assumed a dual-core was a dual-core and since the board supported Phenom II x3 and Phenom II x4 that the board should also support this CPU (Phenom II x2). Now, after furthur study, I find that this CPU is not on the motherboard compatibility list. All the specs seem pretty similar but since I'm not that well versed on the intricacies of CPUs, I beg for some knowledeable person to help me out.
I haven't tried it yet because I'm still waiting for it to arrive in the US Mail. If for some reason, that it will not work, then I will order a CPU that is on the list and send this one back.
Note: I read someplace that this was a "Business class" CPU and was only compatible with DDR2 memory, what ever that's worth.
Here is a short piece on this CPU:
AMD Phenom II X2 B59 debuts in HP Compaq Pro 6005 workstations
By Gennadiy Shvets
Friday February 18, 2011
Two weeks ago we published a story about Phenom II X4 B99, new business-class processor from AMD, sighted in the wild. Shortly after that the microprocessor emerged in HP Compaq Pro 6005 desktop PC, along with yet unheard-of Phenom II X2 B59, which is also a business-class CPU. Both Phenoms are not listed in specifications of HP Compaq 6005 Pro, but can be selected on the order pages for Small Form Factor and Microtower versions of the PC.
The order page on HP website doesn't provide any details on the processor, but, thanks to sale listing on the Taobao website, we know basic chip specifications. The AMD B59 runs at 3.4 GHz, has 1 MB level 2 and 6 MB L3 cache, and comes with standard features, such as AMD64, SSE3 and AMD-V virtualization. All in all, the B59 microprocessor seems to be a close relative of Phenom II X2 565 Black Edition, that was launched in December of last year. The Phenom II B59 differs from the 565 BE by locked clock multiplier, and, if the CPU-Z screenshot on the Taobao page is correct, may have 10% faster HyperTransport link. Judging by CPU-Z screenshots from the auction page, two extra cores on the B59 can be unlocked. The AMD B59 with unlocked cores is identified by BIOS as "AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 559 Processor". As usual with the business-class models, this part will likely to be shipped only as OEM version, and we may never see the X2 B59 microprocessor in retail. [END]
I need someone to tell me if it will or will not work with my motherboard and memory? What the hell is a Business model?
TIA for any and all replies.
I'm building a computer for my wife. I bought a
"Biostar TA790GX A3+ AMD 790GX Socket AM3 ATX Motherboard"
for it. I also bought an
"AMD Phenom II X2 B59 3.4 GHz Socket AM3 Dual-Core CPU (HDXB59WFK2DGM)"
and a
"Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB kit consisting of (2) 4GB DDR3 modules, 1600 MT/s, CL9 latency, non-ECC" memory.
Apparently I didn't read enough about Phenom II CPUs. I assumed a dual-core was a dual-core and since the board supported Phenom II x3 and Phenom II x4 that the board should also support this CPU (Phenom II x2). Now, after furthur study, I find that this CPU is not on the motherboard compatibility list. All the specs seem pretty similar but since I'm not that well versed on the intricacies of CPUs, I beg for some knowledeable person to help me out.
I haven't tried it yet because I'm still waiting for it to arrive in the US Mail. If for some reason, that it will not work, then I will order a CPU that is on the list and send this one back.
Note: I read someplace that this was a "Business class" CPU and was only compatible with DDR2 memory, what ever that's worth.
Here is a short piece on this CPU:
AMD Phenom II X2 B59 debuts in HP Compaq Pro 6005 workstations
By Gennadiy Shvets
Friday February 18, 2011
Two weeks ago we published a story about Phenom II X4 B99, new business-class processor from AMD, sighted in the wild. Shortly after that the microprocessor emerged in HP Compaq Pro 6005 desktop PC, along with yet unheard-of Phenom II X2 B59, which is also a business-class CPU. Both Phenoms are not listed in specifications of HP Compaq 6005 Pro, but can be selected on the order pages for Small Form Factor and Microtower versions of the PC.
The order page on HP website doesn't provide any details on the processor, but, thanks to sale listing on the Taobao website, we know basic chip specifications. The AMD B59 runs at 3.4 GHz, has 1 MB level 2 and 6 MB L3 cache, and comes with standard features, such as AMD64, SSE3 and AMD-V virtualization. All in all, the B59 microprocessor seems to be a close relative of Phenom II X2 565 Black Edition, that was launched in December of last year. The Phenom II B59 differs from the 565 BE by locked clock multiplier, and, if the CPU-Z screenshot on the Taobao page is correct, may have 10% faster HyperTransport link. Judging by CPU-Z screenshots from the auction page, two extra cores on the B59 can be unlocked. The AMD B59 with unlocked cores is identified by BIOS as "AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 559 Processor". As usual with the business-class models, this part will likely to be shipped only as OEM version, and we may never see the X2 B59 microprocessor in retail. [END]
I need someone to tell me if it will or will not work with my motherboard and memory? What the hell is a Business model?
TIA for any and all replies.
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