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TeeJay

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I'm upgrading my CPU, I currently have an Athlon 2.8 GHz 64 FX 62 Dual Core, I'm planning on buying a Phenom II X4 940 3.0GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache 125W Quad Core CPU, will it work on my ASUS Crosshair?

CPU specs:
Processor Speed: X4 940 / 3.00GHz

Processor Interface: Socket AM2+

Processor Class: Phenom II

Processor Core: Deneb

Cache Size: 4 x 512KB L2
6MB L3

Bus Speed: 1800MHz (3600 MT/s)

Additional Technologies: MMX
SSE
SSE2
SSE3
Enhanced 3DNow!
Cool'n'Quiet
HyperTransport 3.0
SSE4a

Architecture: 45 nm

Wattage: 125W

Fan: Included

Motherboard specs:

- AMD AM2 platform
- NVIDIA nForce 590
- Dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533
- Extreme Tweaker
- SupremeFX Audio
- Array mic
- LCD Poster
- EL I/O
- Onboard switches
- Onboard LED

Can I run the processor on that motherboard?

Thanks in advance
 
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Looking at the official CPU support list (http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=Crosshair&product=1), the Crosshair doesn't officially support the X4 940 even after bios updates.

However, many times a Phenom II will work in a AM2 motherboard.
People have been reporting mixed results with the Crosshair.

Two good threads regarding people's experiences:
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx...d_id=1&model=Crosshair&SLanguage=en-us&page=1 (Good reference. Take a look.)
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx...d_id=1&model=Crosshair&page=1&SLanguage=en-us

Judging from what I'm reading, I would say it doesn't hurt to try. If it works, it'll be a fabulous upgrade for you.
 
Alright. Thanks a lot guys.

Thanks Nanoha, the links you provided really helped. I'm 5 minutes from sending an order for one :D

Getting ready now, should I upgrade my BIOS now or after I install the Phenom II?

And if you could tell me some things that might help me get it work 100% correctly, please throw that down, if you guys don't mind :p

Thanks again guys you really are helpful <33 :D
 
Update: The site I'm buying the CPU from is out of stock of the 940's, they told me they can get me a 965 for the same price, any ideas?

Thanks
 
TeeJay said:
Update: The site I'm buying the CPU from is out of stock of the 940's, they told me they can get me a 965 for the same price, any ideas?

Thanks
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You mean the Phenom II X4 965BE? its out already? same price? nice, go for it.
 
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