AMD B73 compatability with old asus board

[dadd222]

Is it possible to run a newer AMD phenom II x3 B73 on a ASUS M2N68-AM SE2 motherboard? It is currently running a phenom 9600 and looking for a little more zip with the Phenom II x3 B73 @ 2.8ghz vs the 2.3 ghz of the 9600. Its the wifes and she uses it mainly used for photo work and other cpu intensive things. can't afford a lot as I just retired.

 

[clutchc]

I can find the M2N68-AM (w/o the SE2) http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M2N68AM/#support_CPU
...and it supports that processor. If your board isn't the one above but has an AM2+ socket and can handle 95W, it will be fine too. I suspect it does.