What's my best option for upgrading gaming pc?

shawn81 · Nov 25, 2013

I have a
http://www.biostar-usa.com/app/en-us/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=492#cpu .

According to CPU compatability for this MB, an:

AM3 AMD Phenom™ II X4 z980 HDZ980FBK4DGM 3700Mhz 4000Mhz 125W is the best CPU my MB will take.

I'm running a:

AMD Phenom(tm) II X2 565 Processor (2 CPUs), ~3.4GHz.

Is there a way i can make a:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284

OR A

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113351

work on my MB?

hybird9012 · Nov 25, 2013

FX processors are AM3+ socket and Phenom's are AM3. So they are not compatible. This motherboard is really the only one that will work with AM3 & AM3+ cpu's: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157469

If you want to upgrade your CPU, you'll have to upgrade your motherboard. If that is the case, I recommend an AM3+ board.

iceclock · Nov 25, 2013

number 1. no there not compatible. 2. this is the best cpu u can upgrade is a black edition x4 965 but i cant find one online. best bet prob saveup for a new mobo and ram and cpu. 3. whats ur budget for upgrade?

shawn81 · Nov 26, 2013

iceclock :

I've decided on ordering:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1475304

AND

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1475304

I'll use my 16GB 1333 RAM and GeForce 550Ti til i can afford to upgrade the GPU, and get betting gaming RAM.

iceclock · Nov 26, 2013

sounds good

ur set to go mang.

shawn81 · Nov 26, 2013

iceclock :

Thankee)

iceclock · Nov 26, 2013

Eggcellent

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