can i use a triple-core processor in a dual-core motherboard?

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11oconnorf

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A couple of years ago i decided to build my first computer, It works fine but lately I've felt the need to upgrade the motherboard. My question is, can I use my Current Triple core processor (an AMD Phenom x3 8400) on a dual core motherboard (Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H).

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Sakkura
There's no such thing as a dual-core motherboard.

The Phenom x3 8400 is on the list of supported CPUs, so it will work in that motherboard.
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beyondlogic

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yes you can and you can push it further then that to a quad or 6 core

check revision number on board
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=2758#
download latest bios

965 phenom
or x6 1045

once bios has been upgraded not get a aftermarket cooler s524 or 212 evo

 
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11oconnorf

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Thank you, i wasn't sure about motherboards, as when i first built my computer my cpu and motherboard came in a bundle but you have cleared up any doubts i had.
 
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