Its ok to put am3 cpu to am2 motherboard

[Remod]

Hi members, I just want your opinion because i got this motherboard REDFOX MCP6PB GF6150 with AM2 AMD Athlon64 X2 5400. I just want to upgrade my processor & put AM3 Phenom X4. Do you think its ok to put Am3 CPU to AM2 Motherbord.


Thanks.

 

[hunter315]

It really depends on if the motherboard supports it, you will need to check the CPU support list for your board, thats a rather large upgrade though so its unlikely that your board supports it without a BIOS update if at all.

 

[Arzhur]

The list seems to include phenom ii x4 (http://www.redfox.com.ph/mcp6pb-m2+.html).

 

[Remod]

Thanks for your reply, I check in redfox website heres what I got

http://www.redfoxtechnologies.com/mcp6pb-m2+.html

Do you think Its Ok.

 

[hcstnfrd]

Thanks for your reply, I check in redfox website heres what I got

http://www.redfoxtechnologies.com/mcp6pb-m2+.html

Do you think Its Ok.

Yes, check this image.
http://www.biostar.com.tw/upload/Characteristic/20090324.jpg
Also states
"AMD Phenom™ II X4 Processor"

 

[hunter315]

It doesnt support all of them, only up to 95W so the 955 and above are all out as are the 125W versions of the 945.

 

[1965ohio]

Processor Processor Model sSpec/OPN# CPU Speed FSB/HT Watts
AMD Phenom™ II X4 x945 HDX945WFK4DGM 3000Mhz 4000Mhz 95W
AMD Phenom™ II X4 x945 HDX945WFK4DGI 3000Mhz 4000Mhz 95W
AMD Phenom™ II X4 x925 HDX925WFK4DGM 2800Mhz 4000Mhz 95W
AMD Phenom™ II X4 x820 HDX820WFK4FGI 2800Mhz 4000Mhz 95W
AMD Phenom™ II X4 925 HDX925WFK4DGI 2800Mhz 3600Mhz 95W
AMD Phenom™ II X4 910e HD910EOCK4DGM 2600Mhz 4000Mhz 65W
AMD Phenom™ II X4 910 HDX910WFK4DGI 2600Mhz 3600Mhz 95W
AMD Phenom™ II X4 905e HD905WOCK4DGI 2500Mhz 4000Mhz 65W
AMD Phenom™ II X4 900e HD900EOCK4DGI 2400Mhz 4000Mhz 65W
AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 HDX810WFK4FGI 2600Mhz 4000Mhz 95W
AMD Phenom™ II X4 805 HDX805WFK4FGI 2500Mhz 4000Mhz 95W

These are the highest CPUs your board will take. Do not get a CPU outside of this list, especially if it is 125/140w. Also, you will likely need a BIOS update.

 

[Remod]

Best answer selected by Remod.

 

[Remod]

Thanks guys I think I need to buy new motherboard.