AM3 Processor on Am2+ motherboard( i know it has been asked but mines got a catc
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mbrown52
August 14, 2012 4:00:50 PM
Hello all just wanted to say before i start that i have heard you guys are gods when it comes to tech help on desktop/labtops!!! so heres my condition!!!
Here is my computer
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Docume...
Yes i know nothing great at all it was cheap!!!, so far ive upgraded from 3gb ram to 4gb (that is limit) Graphics card RADEON HD 6670 LP(and 300watt power supply)
and now i need a processor upgrade, this thing is just way to slow amd sempron 140 2.7ghz.
so heres the deal if you look at the website it states under the motherboard detail (NARRA5) that it is am2+ processor socket, ok so scroll down now
under the processor detail it shows am3 socket?????? then right under that it says
"NOTE ONLY AM2+ SOCKETS ARE SUPPORTED WITH THIS MOTHERBOARD"
so i am very very confused here. it says both on the website site is there something im missing??
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
also in the past i downloaded CPU-Z (application to find out what type of ram you have, graphics card, processor all that goodies) to check ram type and make sure it upgraded correctly ( it showed ddr2 and when i upgraded to 4gb it showed it) on that it also says am3 processor socket, so am i ok to get a am3 processor? Here is the one i had in mind It is under the 95TDP
AMD Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition 3.3Ghz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
So what i am asking is can this processor work with my computer (first link above). it states am2+ only, but it then shows the default processor is a am3? Thank you for your help!
Here is my computer
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Docume...
Yes i know nothing great at all it was cheap!!!, so far ive upgraded from 3gb ram to 4gb (that is limit) Graphics card RADEON HD 6670 LP(and 300watt power supply)
and now i need a processor upgrade, this thing is just way to slow amd sempron 140 2.7ghz.
so heres the deal if you look at the website it states under the motherboard detail (NARRA5) that it is am2+ processor socket, ok so scroll down now
under the processor detail it shows am3 socket?????? then right under that it says
"NOTE ONLY AM2+ SOCKETS ARE SUPPORTED WITH THIS MOTHERBOARD"
so i am very very confused here. it says both on the website site is there something im missing??
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html
also in the past i downloaded CPU-Z (application to find out what type of ram you have, graphics card, processor all that goodies) to check ram type and make sure it upgraded correctly ( it showed ddr2 and when i upgraded to 4gb it showed it) on that it also says am3 processor socket, so am i ok to get a am3 processor? Here is the one i had in mind It is under the 95TDP
AMD Phenom II X2 560 Black Edition 3.3Ghz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
So what i am asking is can this processor work with my computer (first link above). it states am2+ only, but it then shows the default processor is a am3? Thank you for your help!
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Its AM2+ as your using DDR2 on it. This means it works with the AM3 CPU's it lists hence the sempron being AM3
This would be the best CPU that you can put on that board (and alot better than the one you linked for not alot more) its an OEM CPU though so you need to buy a heatsink and fan for it
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
This would be the best CPU that you can put on that board (and alot better than the one you linked for not alot more) its an OEM CPU though so you need to buy a heatsink and fan for it
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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mbrown52
August 14, 2012 4:48:41 PM
4 cores at 3.2 are better than 2 at 3.3
As to a cooler your low profile case means noting fancy something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
As to a cooler your low profile case means noting fancy something like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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mbrown52
August 14, 2012 5:35:35 PM
Thank you thank you very much! so this is all i need to upgrade my Processor
New Processor you linked AMD Phenom II X4 955
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819113007
The Fan you linked Artic Cool
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186035
and is that a heat sink in the fan or do i need a heat sink also?
And ive been reading that you need thermal paste to put the heatsink/fan on the processor so
Artic Silver
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
And thats all need to complete a processor upgrade?
Also i've been seeing something about BIOS update? what is BIOS first of all and will mine need it?
New Processor you linked AMD Phenom II X4 955
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819113007
The Fan you linked Artic Cool
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186035
and is that a heat sink in the fan or do i need a heat sink also?
And ive been reading that you need thermal paste to put the heatsink/fan on the processor so
Artic Silver
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
And thats all need to complete a processor upgrade?
Also i've been seeing something about BIOS update? what is BIOS first of all and will mine need it?
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mbrown52
August 15, 2012 12:02:51 AM
mbrown52
August 15, 2012 6:23:06 AM
Damn right when I go to order it from new egg it's now our of stock!! Anyone know how long they take to restock there. Processors? Or another website? Would the thermal paste that comes with the fan be ok to use?
Just wanted to ask how big of a difference would I feel for every day computing (Microsoft word, adobe reader, picture manager,Internet browsing) and on gaming from my amd sempron 140 2.7 (single core I believe)
Just wanted to ask how big of a difference would I feel for every day computing (Microsoft word, adobe reader, picture manager,Internet browsing) and on gaming from my amd sempron 140 2.7 (single core I believe)
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite...
There's a 945 with fan tiny bit slower than 955 but still decent
and here is a B93 which is a it slower again but really cheap (no fan with it)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml...
The 945 is a good buy you wont notice the 200MHz speed difference
There's a 945 with fan tiny bit slower than 955 but still decent
and here is a B93 which is a it slower again but really cheap (no fan with it)
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml...
The 945 is a good buy you wont notice the 200MHz speed difference
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mbrown52
August 15, 2012 3:19:27 PM
so the 200mhz speed diff im guessing is thif 3.2 and 3.0 rating? (sorry very new to this)
How big of a difference is the 945 and 955? ( as in 3.2 and 3.0?)
I wont feel it at all? as in im games , big programs, ect? remeber right now im on a
AMD Sempron 140 (single core) so i was wondering how big of a difference will i feel with a 3.0 quad core? (the one u linked)
How big of a difference is the 945 and 955? ( as in 3.2 and 3.0?)
I wont feel it at all? as in im games , big programs, ect? remeber right now im on a
AMD Sempron 140 (single core) so i was wondering how big of a difference will i feel with a 3.0 quad core? (the one u linked)
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mbrown52
August 15, 2012 6:19:53 PM
There won't be a completely noticeable difference between the two, you might get 1-2 FPS extra in games and 1-2 secs faster doing over things but nothing big, only 200MHz, if you want you can get it off ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-955-DeskTop-CP...
The one on newegg might be restocked but its unlikely as AMD has stopped making them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Phenom-II-X4-955-DeskTop-CP...
The one on newegg might be restocked but its unlikely as AMD has stopped making them.
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mbrown52
August 16, 2012 5:55:20 PM
OK So i found one that is black edition, sorry for conitinuing to ask this question, but wil this Phenom II 945 work in my computer? it say 95W but some one in the review sayed on the OEM one that the Black edition does not work with ddr2? idk please help! really want this one because it is black edition ( so meaning it is unlocked and if i wanted to over clock i could correct?) Thank you all for help here it is from buy .com
http://www.buy.com/prod/amd-phenom-ii-x4-quad-core-945-...
http://www.buy.com/prod/amd-phenom-ii-x4-quad-core-945-...
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