125 watt cpu with a 140 watt mobo

[high tech redneck 1990]

Hey guys, im building a new computer soon, and i need some help.

I want to use a Phenom II x6 BE 125 watt cpu with the Asus M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 mobo. But the asus mobo has a 140 watt cpu architecture. Would i be able to use that cpu with this motherboard?

 

[Emperus]

Yes surely.. The 140W figure of the mobo is its maximum TDP limit for the cpu.. Any value equal to or lower than that is compatible.. Of course the socket compatibility has to be maintained.. Can't put a K8 cpu to AM3 socket but of course you know all that..

 

[enzo matrix]

140W is not an architecture. It is a rating of the maximum power that can be drawn by the socket. 140W rating for the CPU means it will not draw more than 140W (technically that's a bit wrong but close enough).
Just make sure:
1. The CPU TDP is lower than or equal to the rating of the motherboard.
2. Ensure the motherboard supports the chip by checking compatibility online on the motherboard manufacturer's website.
3. Update the bios if needed.

Edit: Here's your motherboard:
http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=eCWbkolMf0DOW0IV

Edit Edit: note that the x6 is not listed as supported yet but is here:
http://usa.asus.com/Search.aspx?SearchKey=M4A89GTD

Where is says 6-core ready. They just haven't updated the cpu support list itself yet.

 

[high tech redneck 1990]

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