AMD Phenom II X6 1045T vs ASUS m2n68-am se2 motherboard

[LeeHarris]

Thanks for reading guys.

I am finally going to be upgrading the CPU on my old PC, the motherboard is the model "m2n68-am se2" and the CPU I wish to replace the old one with is (haven't bought yet) "AMD Phenom II X6 1045T".

I have done research and found that this is one of the best CPUs that I can fit into this old motherboard. It's to my knowlege that the processors AM3 socket is backwards compatible with the motherboard's AM2+ socket.

Before I shell out a small fortune on obtaining one, can anyone confirm that they are compatible, either by experience or knowlege?

Thanks again.

 

[lazyboy947]

http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/list.aspx?SLanguage=en&p=1&s=24&m=M2N68-AM%20SE2&os=25&hashedid=rzWjxRHTivB96wPd - That is the best x6 that the board supports so yes the 1045t if reasonably priced is a good upgrade, but if it costs more than $120ish then might as well get a fx 6300 and spend $60 on a new board like a gigabyte ga-78lmt-usb3 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128565.

Most am2+ board can use am3 cpus just needs a bios update most likely and cpu needs to match the required tdp. My friend uses a x4 945 on his gigabyte am2+ board and i could of thrown a phenom ii x2 555 in a am2 gigabyte board, just need to check the manufacturers website on the board and look up compatible cpu and if a bios update is required. I could throw a new fx 8350 in my am3 board with beta bios

 

[clutchc]

While that processor is indeed compatible with the AM2+ socket, you need to be sure you have a late enough BIOS for it to recognize the CPU*. And keep in mind that some of the "newer" features of the Phenom II won't be avaiable with that older MB. Things like the faster memory controller and HT speed the PhII can provide.

* http://support.asus.com/download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=M2N68-AM+SE2&os=25

 

[LeeHarris]

Thanks for the replies, I forgot to mention I had already updated the bios to version 1801, luckily it updated without a problem.

I think I'm just going to consider my options, it may just be better to buy a new Motherboard and CPU, looking at price-wise it wouldn't cost much more.

 

[clutchc]

Keep in mind, if you are using an OEM license of Windows, it may balk when it sees a new MB when you go to activate it. It's about 50-50 chance from my experience. Not a deal breaker, just something you may have to jump thru a few hoops to get solved.

There are methods to not have to re-install Win7 when you change boards. If you want to try to use the existing Win7 installation with a new MB, check this out: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/making-sure-windows-7-will-boot-after-changing-the-motherboard/

 

[LeeHarris]

Keep in mind, if you are using an OEM license of Windows, it may balk when it sees a new MB when you go to activate it. It's about 50-50 chance from my experience. Not a deal breaker, just something you may have to jump thru a few hoops to get solved.

There are methods to not have to re-install Win7 when you change boards. If you want to try to use the existing Win7 installation with a new MB, check this out: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/making-sure-windows-7-will-boot-after-changing-the-motherboard/

Thanks for the heads up, this is useful, my new MB is arriving tomorrow.

And then for the new CPU, GPU, possibly a new case may be needed.

 

[logainofhades]

Which motherboard did you choose?