FASTEST SOCKET AM2+ PROCESSORS

[gregmyster]

Just got an upgrade on my graphics card (6870)
which i reckon is now being bottle necked by my cpu: AMDx2 6000
Any recommendations on the quad cpu front that's compatible?
I have MIS K9a2 neo-f board
(AMD2 / AMD2+ Socket)
Thanks

 

[amdgamer666]

AM3 processors can go into AM2+ boards, you will likely just need a BIOS update. I was thinking of doing the same thing. I have an AM2+ board and was thinking of getting Phenom 955 BE. You really can't go wrong there, it's $110 on newegg until 5/30 and you can OC at or near 4ghz (if you are able and/or willing to OC) and there's really no reason to get a hex core for gaming.

 

[dalauder]

+1^ to AM3
$100 Phenom II x4 955BE is the way to go. Make sure your board can support it first by checking the manufacturer's website.

 

[dkapke]

For the price, the 955 and 965 BEs can't be beat. However, your board supports up to the 1100T with a BIOS upgrade so you can pretty much put whatever AMD processor is out right now into it.

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/K9A2-Neo-F.html#?div=CPUSupport