• What CPUs are compatible with this mobo?
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I have this motherboard ECS MCP61PM-GM AM2 mATX Motherboard and an AMD Phenom 9500. I need to know what the best CPU that works with this motherboard is. Preferably within the $150 - $250 range.
IMO i wouldn't upgrade on that, I would save for a new rig if possible.
[url]http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Shared/4006254R/4006254Rsp2.shtml[/url] [QUOTE]Supports AMD® AM2 Socket K8 Athlon™ 64 X2, Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ FX, and Sempron™ processors under 89 watt power consumption[/QUOTE] [editline]02:34AM[/editline] Looks like the best processor it will support is the AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400/5600+ AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ (no cooler) [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103279[/url] AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103235[/url]
So I should just buy a new motherboard/CPU?
Yes, it would better to get a new mobo and cpu as far as performance and stuff goes, but this will obviously be the more expensive option. The problem with upgrading that mobo is you will be limited to AM2 socket processors. Example so you can get an estimate of price: [b]AMD ~$220[/b] AMD Phenom II X4 925 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103656[/url] GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128392[/url] [b]Intel ~$314.98[/b] Intel Core i5-750 [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115215[/url] ASRock P55 Pro [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157171[/url]
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