Foxconn 520a compatible processors

BenWillingham · Sep 8, 2013

Hi

This is my first post on Tomshardware and I was hoping that some of you guys could help me out.

I'm looking to upgrade my cpu that will still be compatible with my current mobo which is a foxconn 520a. I currently have an AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ but I'm looking at upgrading to an AMD Opteron 4376 HE or the Opteron 4340. It says it uses an AM2+ socket which I'm not sure if the Foxconn 520a has. Help will be really apprreciated!

Thanks

Platinum Era · Sep 8, 2013

Right from the homepage
http://www.foxconnchannel.com/ProductDetail.aspx?T=motherboard&U=en-us0000342
supports Socket AM2+ with the HT1.0 interface.

cars12345 · Sep 8, 2013

Your motherboard has a AM2+ socket. This will work with both AM2 and AM2+ cpus. Also, AM3 will work if DDR3 is used.
Both of the cpus you mentioned uses a different socket.
Try to find something from this list: http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/cpu/#k=3,6

BenWillingham · Sep 8, 2013

Platinum Era :

Hi Platinum Era, thanks for your quick response

How would I find out which AMD processors use the HT1.0 interface?

Thanks

cars12345 · Sep 8, 2013

BenWillingham :

Correct me if I am wrong, but "HT1.0 interface" doesn't mean anything. Just look for a cpu with an AM2 or AM2+ socket. Also, AM3 will work if DDR3 RAM is used.

Calvin7 · Sep 8, 2013

The 520A doesn't use DDR3 memory.

Foxconn 520A CPU compatibility list
http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Foxconn/520A.html

BenWillingham · Sep 8, 2013

Calvin7 :

Hi Calvin, thanks for your response

Do you think it would wise to replace my existing processor for an AMD Phenom X4 9750 or not?

Thanks

cars12345 · Sep 8, 2013

The Phenom is slightly better in performance, but not too noticeably better. Only about a 10% increase.
Also, buying an AM2+/AM2 processor will be hard, as they are not on the major market anymore.

BenWillingham · Sep 9, 2013

cars12345 :

Thanks for your responses cars12345, they've been really helpful

With a bit more research, I found out that my motherboard can run all AM2+ processors, but the problem is, is that it is only compatible with CPUs that use up to 95w. I think this is stopping me from using some of the higher end AM2+ processors.

Thanks

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