Athlon X2 Compatibilty

[DwrdSpyrl]

I have a GA-K8NSC-939 motherboard (nForce 3 250GB Chipset) and I was wondering if I could drop an X2 processor in there without any problems.

 

[Action_Man]

Ya it'll work. Check the mobos makers site for cpu support.

Edit: May need a bios update.

 

[Dante_Jose_Cuervo]

From the list that I've found I don't think it'll work. Here's the link, if they've updated it since I looked at it the X2 might be on there.

http://www.giga-byte.com/Support/Motherboard/CPUSupport_List.aspx?ClassValue=Motherboard&ProductID=1881&ProductName=GA-K8NSC-939
If I got the model wrong (which I don't see why I could have since I copied and pasted) Let me know or you can just look around the giga-byte website...ooh that rhymes. Anyways, happy computing and good luck!

 

[DwrdSpyrl]

According to both the Gigabyte website and NewEgg, the board only supports Athlon 64 FX/Athlon 64/Sempron processors, hence my hesitation. Both also list HT frequency at 800 MHz when the X2 runs at 1000 MHz. I had assumed that the X2 would work without problems, but the website brings this into question.

 

[DwrdSpyrl]

From the list that I've found I don't think it'll work. Here's the link, if they've updated it since I looked at it the X2 might be on there.

http://www.giga-byte.com/Support/Motherboard/CPUSupport_List.aspx?ClassValue=Motherboard&ProductID=1881&ProductName=GA-K8NSC-939
If I got the model wrong (which I don't see why I could have since I copied and pasted) Let me know or you can just look around the giga-byte website...ooh that rhymes. Anyways, happy computing and good luck!

Well if that's an accurate list of supported CPU's, then I'm good to go for an X2

 

[Dante_Jose_Cuervo]

I stand corrected by Action Man. Thanks (not sarcastic in any way, seriously)

 

[DwrdSpyrl]

Thanks for the quick response guys! Time to upgrade!

 

[DwrdSpyrl]

July 24th isn't it? I've never been particularly patient so I'll probly end up waiting a week before I cave in and then just splurge on it anyway :lol:

 

[1Tanker]

July 24th isn't it? I've never been particularly patient so I'll probly end up waiting a week before I cave in and then just splurge on it anyway :lol:

If you don't mind spending $100+ more for the same CPU, than in a months time....I'll take some of that money off your hands. Donations gladly accepted.

 

[DwrdSpyrl]

I had already found the X2 3800+ on eBay for$ 230. Given that the cheapest on pricewatch.com is nearly 300, that's already a 25% price drop. I don't think I can justify waiting 5 more week on an additional 40 bucks lol

 

[gOJDO]

I have itchy pockets too -- I am looking out for the Core 2 Duo ATI RS600 chipset MB to buy, slap in a cheapo CPU (I actually ahve a spare CPU lying around) until Core 2 ships. I am anxious for the E6600, better than FX-62 performance for 350 bucks.



Jack

I am looking after the same too, but I will buy it latter in september. Do you think that the prices will be lowered more by that time?

 

[1Tanker]

I have itchy pockets too -- I am looking out for the Core 2 Duo ATI RS600 chipset MB to buy, slap in a cheapo CPU (I actually ahve a spare CPU lying around) until Core 2 ships. I am anxious for the E6600, better than FX-62 performance for 350 bucks.



Jack

I am looking after the same too, but I will buy it latter in september. Do you think that the prices will be lowered more by that time?If demand outpaces production(which is quite possible), the price may go up a little. :?

 

[DwrdSpyrl]

Both AMD and Intel will be slashing price in late July with the introduction of the Core 2 Duo Processors. Any time after than and you're golden. I just dont know that I can wait that long :lol:

 

[Action_Man]

I'd just wait for price cuts, waiting any longer would be pointless unless you're going to upgrade your whole rig.

 

[Action_Man]

Why don't you just use your PC and use the various programs available? Works for me.

 

[DwrdSpyrl]

Both options are incredibly tempting, that 4600+ sounds really good 8O I'd have to stick with the Athlon though because I DEFINITELY can't afford to upgrade the motherboard and GPU as well. (I suppose technically I could, but if I dont set a limit somewhere, I may as well be buying a car with the money I'd spend)

 

[Action_Man]

to see how well it meshes with AVIO

You mean AVIVO?

I really want to get x1600 with HDMI or whatever its 80nm successor is and have it run to my to amp. That'd be cool because I can later on upgrade the DVD drive to HDDVD or Bluray and I dont have to worry about ICT.

It'll be good once it all comes together.

 

[Action_Man]

I don't have much faith in the 965's abilities to do H.264. Thats the other good thing about the x1600 is the H.264 decoding. I got a 6800 ultra and H.264 acceleration is broken on it ( :roll: so typical) and my 3000 and 3500 don't handle H.264 too well.

Theres some pretty nifty filters you can get but I think they won't be as needed with HDDVD or Blu-ray.

 

[Action_Man]

Ya, its probably done by the cpu instead. :lol:

Nice, nice. I want to get two x1700's, have one do HDMI and use the other for my monitor and get get a solid increase from crossfire.

I've pretty impressed with purevideo (apart from the broken aspects) and AVIVO is even better so that'll be nice.

I haven't had to much of an issue....

Could you elaborate?

 

[Action_Man]

Ah I see.

I guess you're talking about the transcoder thing or whatever the hell its called. Hows that? I read the initial reviews and some people were impressed and some were not. Haven't read anything since.

I downloaded the videos, the Toy Shop was very impressive whilst the assassin demo was ok. I was more impressed with the fact that they ported it (assassin demo) to the 360 in about two weeks.

The crowd demo imo is the most impressive they've done, I hope they do a sequel.

 

[brainhacked]

Ya it'll work. Check the mobos makers site for cpu support.

Edit: May need a bios update.

I got an Asus A8V Deluxe and I'm thinking about replacing my 3200+ with a X2 3800+. Is a bios update easy? Do I need to do it before or after dropping in the X3800+?