**eagle** Posted December 3, 2010 CID Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hey guys, notice i always come here for my pc problems . And thats because you guys are the best and always very helpful. well here is my question. Right now i have a... will post specs of my mobo here http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/motherboards/1801_2.html hope that shows. i want to update my cpu its kinda weak. Now i have read that you are able to put a AM3 Processor in a AM2+ socket due to the fact that AM3 processors are actually missing some pins. so as long as i keep to a 95w for a processor on my current mobo, i am good? I just wanted to double check with you guys before i go ahead and buy something i can not return. If website gets block out i have a "XFX nForce 750a" Thank you ahead of time. P.s Picked the right catagory this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted December 3, 2010 CID Share Posted December 3, 2010 Who out there has an AM2/3 that has any info on this . I'll do a little diggin for you in the mean while. I found a little clip on the AM2 wiki , check it out and see what you can do what your asking, I can't vouch for this I'm hoping as you are someone has done it and will speak up. " AM3 processors work on AM2+ motherboards due to the presence of both the DDR2 and DDR3 memory controller " AM2 Wiki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdawnaz Posted December 3, 2010 CID Share Posted December 3, 2010 as always...welcome back **eagle** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**eagle** Posted December 6, 2010 Author CID Share Posted December 6, 2010 Thanks, Helps alot. Ok so i have a litle program called SiSOft sandra. tells ya alot about your pc. Looking at my processor section i see "*package* Socket AM2r2/AM3" Another thing that caught my eye is "*Maxumum Power* 128.99W So from what i see there my board is capable of running both processors and i am able to purchase one thats 125w still iffy about that have to look more into it. .. agreed ? ok guess i am limited to 95w. Thanks for the replay back. And i know i am like a ghost 000ooo000ooo00. thanks for the welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**eagle** Posted December 6, 2010 Author CID Share Posted December 6, 2010 you can run a AM3 processor in a XFX 750a Sli Mobo with a bios update and only limited to am3 x3 720be... bummer. well there are some good sides and bad sides to this. good side AM2+ are pretty cheap now. bad side is you cant find any good ones at a 95w maximum . so i can go buy one for like 75-80 bucks to get a few more ghz. right now i have Amd phenom x4 9500 at 2.2ghz. and i must say its poop. "my god! there isnt anything for AM2 95w" ok guess its a new mobo... thanks guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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