Motherboard processor compatibility question. I am currently considering upgrading my slow AMD 3800+ (AM2 Socket) to a AMD Athlon 64 X2 5050e(low power consumption 45watts) and I am wondering if this processor is compatible with my motherboard? Or are all AM2...

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Micro ATX SLI Micro Intel Motherboard Processor:Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor (I think this processor is compatible with the above motherboard, seeing how they are both LGA 1366) Video Card: EVGA GeForce 9600 GT 512-P3-N863-TR...

know how to put together computers, but never built one from scratch. I don't know a whole lot about...well everything that matters. Such as, the graphics card type, PSU wattage, overclocking, and motherboard/processor compatibility (I am assuming there are...

SP2 about 7 months ago using an "upgrade" version without any problems. Two weeks ago my motherboard overheated and failed after a fan broke down. I have therefore just installed a new motherboard and newer processor. All drives and other bits and...

help The following is the processor compatibility chart for your motherboard: It appears that only certain revision numbers support Tualatin processors. There are instructions provided in the chart to check your revision number. The main support page...

on the system please. Model number, motherboard information... If the processor is compatible, no doubt, GO FOR IT. Just sure to apply some thermal compound. There maybe a motherboard and/or BIOS compatibility issue as TC is hinting. 400MHZ FSB for...

Pentium 3 Bus Speeds. I know this is an outdated question, but I am currently building a box strictly to watch movies on my tv. I'm looking to get a Pentium 3, Slot 1 type processor. The motherboard I'm using only supports 100mhz FSB speed. I was wondering...

Simple AMD CPU and Mobo Compatibility Question (Hopefully). Hi, I'm hoping this is the right place to put this between the CPU forum and the Motherboard forum. I have a friend who wants a new CPU, the problem is she's using AMD and I use Intel. I know next...

for high mainstream and performance systems. As you will see later on, some of the 04B processors are also compatible with the new BTX form factor. Why only some of them are compatible is a mystery to me. Motherboards that support "04B processors" are backwards...