ASUS mobo and AMD cpu = compatibility ?

[CactusJoe]

Hello,

Will this processor

Amd Athlon 64 X2 4850E Dual Core Processor Socket AM2 2.5GHZ 2X512KB 65NM 45W Retail Box - DirectCanada

be compatible with this mobo

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
or
ASUS P5N73-AM mATX LGA775 GE7050-NF610I DDR2 PCI-E16 2PCI Video VGA - DirectCanada

?

Thanks :canadianwave:

 

[SmogTown]

The first link wouldn't load but I know the second won't work. It's for Intel processors. NCIX.com - Buy Motherboards In Canada. . Check here. They're AM2 motherboards.

 

[CactusJoe]

Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2 AMD740G mATX AM2+/AM3 1PCI-EX 2PCI SATA2 RAID VGA Sound GLAN DVI Motherboard - DirectCanada

?

Ok, I understand, when theres AM2 in the description it means it supports amd dual core!

 

[frontier204]

Ok, I understand, when theres AM2 in the description it means it supports amd dual core!

Not exactly... some AM2 motherboards can accept tri and quad core (at reduced HT speeds), while there are some AM2 dual core CPUs that will either not boot (the new Athlon X2 7XXX) or barbeque (Athlon X2 6400+) low-end motherboards.

Anyway, I think it's better to check the CPU compatibility list rather than ask on the forums (always nice to have paperwork to back yourself up).
For the motherboard you posted, the support list is here GIGABYTE - Support&Download - Motherboard - CPU Support List

 

[DarKStar]

There is a CPU compatibility on ASUS's website, check there to be sure - some boards might require a BIOS update for supporting latest CPUs

Check here
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.-Support-

Make sure you check the PCB / BIOS revisions to the right !

 

[member 3099]

Just SEEING an Asus website link makes me want to cry

 

[Eagle Eye]

lol yeah you'll have aged at least 3 years by the time it finishes loading.

 

[upcoast604]

If u check over at newegg.ca they have some basic am2 mobos for $50ish with free shipping.