AMD Phenom II X4 965 with M2N68-LA ?

Lotis

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This is the computer I have:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883107363

From what I can tell the MOBO in it is a : M2N68-LA

I have upgraded the power supply to a 550watt, the ram to 4gigs and the video card to an radeon hd 5770

Can I put the AMD Phenom II X4 965 in this computer?:

link to cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

From what I read I can, but I am not 100% sure and don't want to waste my money, if for some reason I can not put this CPU in, whats the fastest biggest upgrade I could put in? I am trying to upgrade my rig for the newest games coming out without breaking my bank. thanks!





 

moody89

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Judging by your original processor which as an AM2 socket, I'm pretty sure that this motherboard won't support the new AM3 socket that the Phenom II X4 965 uses; unless the motherboard happens to have an AM2+ socket but I can't see it myself.

I'm fairly certain the Phenom II X4 940 BE uses AM2+ though which should work on your board provided the BIOS recognises it.
 

Lotis

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Ok well, if that's the case, does anyone have a suggestion for a new mobo that will support all my current components as well as a new updated processor for a reasonable price? Thanks for the help so far, I didn't want to buy a new mobo but I guess mines just dated :)