Hello everyone, I was hoping this wonderful community could give me some advise. What would be the best, highest CPU upgrade for a M2N68-LA (Narra5)? (Yes, I realize this motherboard is ancient xD) I had this PC lying around for years now; a Compaq CQ5600f to be exact. It's not my main PC, but I still use it.
Currently, I have an Athlon II x3 460 installed in it and I'm having a HELL of a time finding compatible Phenom II x4 for this thing! All the ones I find on eBay just don't seem like they would work as per HP's spec page. It states that only 95w, AM2+ cpu's are compatible with this board.
So I'll either find one with a TDP of 125w, or one that is AM3/AM2+ or just AM3...what gives?!?! Why is this mobo so picky?!
I had my heart set on a Phenom II X4 B70, but I can't find one of those ANYWHERE! In fact, it seems all of these "B" cpu's are somewhat impossible to find. Out of desperation I tried a B95 version once, that was an absolute disaster. The PC wouldn't even POST. I know, I'm a moron. Sue me. >.<
So anyway...(deep sigh)...can anyone please help me? D: I'm looking for a Phenom II X4 AM2+ 95w clocked at at least 3Ghz.
Currently, I have an Athlon II x3 460 installed in it and I'm having a HELL of a time finding compatible Phenom II x4 for this thing! All the ones I find on eBay just don't seem like they would work as per HP's spec page. It states that only 95w, AM2+ cpu's are compatible with this board.
So I'll either find one with a TDP of 125w, or one that is AM3/AM2+ or just AM3...what gives?!?! Why is this mobo so picky?!
I had my heart set on a Phenom II X4 B70, but I can't find one of those ANYWHERE! In fact, it seems all of these "B" cpu's are somewhat impossible to find. Out of desperation I tried a B95 version once, that was an absolute disaster. The PC wouldn't even POST. I know, I'm a moron. Sue me. >.<
So anyway...(deep sigh)...can anyone please help me? D: I'm looking for a Phenom II X4 AM2+ 95w clocked at at least 3Ghz.
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