Question about the A8N-SLI

[lombar]

Does anyone know whether or not the A8N-SLI supports Dual Core processors of whether it will be able to with a fireware upgrade? I've already bought the thing so it doesn't much matter at this point just more asking out of curiosity. Thanks.

 

[Jasonx82]

Yes, as of right now I heard its a simple cpu change, Maybe a Bios Update.

 

[Mabrito]

Ummm....I don't think so. I remember reading a while back that there is a whole new chipset needed for the new dual core processors. They do use LGA 775 socket as of now, but they use a whole new chipset. I may be wrong, but im pretty sure im right.

 

[The_Mage18]

Ummm....I don't think so. I remember reading a while back that there is a whole new chipset needed for the new dual core processors. They do use LGA 775 socket as of now, but they use a whole new chipset. I may be wrong, but im pretty sure im right.

The A8N-SLI is a socket 939 board. It's AMD64, not Intel.

 

[Mabrito]

Woops forgot we are dealing with AMD here.

 

[Arvig]

Does anyone know whether or not the A8N-SLI supports Dual Core processors of whether it will be able to with a fireware upgrade? I've already bought the thing so it doesn't much matter at this point just more asking out of curiosity. Thanks.

Firewire upgrade?

Firmware upgrade, as in a bios flash makes more sense.

Just teasing, not flaming.

Anyway, I know I read that current Socket 940 boards will take dual core. Haven't seen where 939 will, but I would assume that they would, the chipsets are similar enough anyway.

 

[Xrave]

AMD has said that their new dual core CPU's "should" work in existing 939 mobo's (with possible BIOS updates).

Intel has said you need a brand-spanking-new LGA 775 board.