Even if the socket is the same, it is not a guarantee that your CPU is compatible with your motherboard. It only works with the Series LGA motherboards. First things first, you cannot put any CPU you want into your motherboard. If you are using an older motherboard, for example, a Z97 that uses the LGA socket, then you need to check what the best CPU is that your motherboard supports.
Try to find your specific model and check the CPU compatibility list to see what CPUs can be used with your motherboard.
Some motherboards add support for a CPU generation that came out long after the motherboard did, but they need a newer BIOS to run them. Always do thorough research before updating and make a backup of your BIOS. It can also happen that a motherboard cannot support a CPU even from the same generation as the one you have due to power consumption. Motherboards are responsible for supplying the CPU with enough electricity to ensure proper work. If you have a very cheap, low-end motherboard, it is not a good idea to install the best and most powerful CPU that is available from that generation.
I have done it twice by myself! It works even better! Sep 3, 4, 0 22, 0. You might have to reset the cmos. Jun 17, 13, 0 41, I had this happen to me when swapping processor recently on Vista I upgraded switched out an e to a q My BIOS version supported both processors. The OS failed to install drivers for the new processor. I had four processors showing under CPU in device manager, but in error. The dual core e processor were still listed as well as two Q processors 4 processors total erronously listed in device manager.
May 19, 8, 0 30, 2. This one? After banging my head on my keyboard trying to find the cpu compatability chart for your mobo. I find that your mobo doesnt support the Phenoms so you will need to get a new motherboard unfortunately. Good to know this before you buy! Well, that is disapointing. The links dont work if you copy and paste. Needless to say, we both found the cpu chart and Phenoms arent on there at all. Sorry, but at least you know now.
Thank you for all the help guys. I really appreciate it. I suppose my only other option would be to upgrade an Athlon to Athlon The reason I am doing this in the first place is that I suspect my is bottlenecking my GT. An upgrade to a would be a nice improvement but would it make my GT run noticably better?
It should help and would be a cheaper upgrade than overhauling your entire system. That is probably the best cpu you can upgrade to in your system without doing that. Are you having problems or low frame rates in games? May 31, 2, 0 20, Depending on what is available to you! Wait for the next cpu anyways, phenoms are a pile of crap! Look here and see how the Phenoms lose even to x2's for most uses. Gaming at all, then forget wasting your money on Phenom junk!
May 16, 8, 0 31, While a faster processor may net you some increase in frames, it will be only a few frames per second.
A complete platform change to say an e would net you a few more frames. But again we are not talking anything earth shattering here. If you have a X2, and an GT and are not happy with the gaming performance you are seeing, it's the GT that is not up to par with your expectations.
What are you running, at what resolutions, how much eye candy? While an GT is a good gaming card and will suit most people fine, it is still a value minded gamer's excellent card and there are better GPU choices for hardcore gamers. Dec 4, 5, 0 25, Apr 9, 4, 1 22, 8.
I'd started with a Q Isn't that Rampage Formula great? Seems like it tolerates every mistake I make and just resets itself for the next try. Aug 30, 1, 0 19, I've only changed CPU's once with this board, and Vista While you can use Command Prompt to find your motherboard's basic information, using a free service called Speccy will allow you to see vital information about your motherboard e.
Determine the type of processor socket used by your motherboard. If you're using Speccy to find your motherboard's information, you'll click the CPU tab and look at the "Package" heading to determine the socket.
You can click the Motherboard tab and then review the "Chipset" heading to see your processor's chipset, though the service you'll use to check processor compatibility usually determines this for you. If you decided not to use Speccy, you can enter your motherboard's name and model number, followed by "socket" and "chipset", into a search engine and search through the results.
Alternately, you can almost always find the socket type listed on the motherboard around the cpu socket. Find processors which match your motherboard. Click the Choose Socket drop-down box, then select your motherboard's socket number. Click the Choose Chipset drop-down box, then click chipset number usually, there is only one number here.
Find a new motherboard to match your processor if necessary. Click the Choose Processor Series drop-down box, then select your processor's name. Click the Choose Model drop-down box, then click your processor's model. Buy your processor. Now that you know which processors will work with your computer's motherboard, you can select the one best-suited to your price range, computational needs, and region. Always shop around to find the best deal.
You may be able to find the same processor for significantly less online than in a store. If you're buying a new motherboard as well, make sure you compare different website and store prices before ordering it. Part 2. Turn off and unplug your computer. Before you move or open up your computer, make sure that it is both turned off and unplugged from any power sources. Place your computer on its side.
Doing so will give you access to the PC's side panel. Remove the side panel. Some cases will require you to unscrew the side panel, while other cases only need you to unclamp or slide off the side panel.
Ground yourself. This will prevent accidental static electricity discharge. Since static can completely ruin sensitive computer components such as the motherboard, you'll want to make sure you remain grounded throughout the entire installation process.
Locate the motherboard. The motherboard resembles a circuit board with various wires attached to it. In most cases, you'll find the motherboard resting on the bottom of the tower.
You may find the motherboard perched against the side of the case instead. Remove the current heat sink. The heat sink is mounted on top of the motherboard, and usually has a large fan on top of it.
To remove the heat sink, you may have to unclip it from the motherboard, unscrew it, or slide it out. Since each heat sink has a different design—and, thus, a different installation process—you'll need to consult your heat sink's instruction manual for model-specific removal steps.
Check your current processor's fit. You'll have to install your new processor using the same fit as the current one, so knowing which direction the processor is facing will help you install it correctly the first time. Skip this step and the next one if you're removing your motherboard. Remove the current processor.
Carefully lift the processor, which resembles a square chip, out of its space on the motherboard. Install your new motherboard if necessary. If you're installing a new motherboard, remove the current one from the housing, then install the new one according to its installation instructions if necessary.
You'll then need to hook up your computer's various components to the motherboard. Plug in your new processor. Your processor should only fit into the slot one way, so don't force it; just gently place the processor in its slot and check to make sure that it's level. If the processor is tilted or won't seat properly, try rotating 90 degrees until it does fit. Try not to touch the connectors on the bottom of the processor, as doing so may harm the processor.
Reinstall the heat sink. Place a dot of thermal paste on top of the processor, then reattach the heat sink to its mount on the motherboard. The thermal paste on top of the processor should bridge the gap between your processor and your heat sink. Tip: The thermal paste dot should be no larger than a grain of rice.
Plug back in any unplugged components. Depending on your computer's orientation, you may have unplugged a cable or two during the installation process. If so, make sure you reconnect them to your motherboard before proceeding. This especially applies if you installed a new motherboard. Reassemble and run your computer.
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