I have a worry about buying a new CPU for my computer. I currently have a 2MB L3 cache when the processor (AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition) requires a 6MB cache. The L2 cache on my current motherboard fits the requirements but im not sure if the 2MB cache on the L3 would stop the Processor working ? I don't have the cash to buy a new motherboard right now or that would be my solution, so im wondering if i could get away with installing the processors on my current motherboard untill i can get some money for a new motherboard. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks guys.
Your board does NOT support the Phenom II. There's no way around it. And it's pointless to upgrade to another 1st gen Phenom. How is it that you can afford $100 for a Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition, but you cannot afford a motherboard? Have you considered that if you bought a board instead, you could overclock your current CPU? The X4 9550 is capable of hitting 2.8GHz without much problem.
Maybe you could advice the Motherboard Model, that would at least advise on compatible CPU's available. Googling is quicker than waiting for an answer....
The motherboard comes standard with the computer, a acer. Im not sure if contacting them would do any good. The video card has been changed, just need a new cpu. It all works out with the cpu from the checking i have done apart from the size of the L3 cache. Thanks for the help.
The cache is built into the CPU, not the motherboard. Whether your board will support that CPU is another story. You should list your system specs & explain what you expect to gain from a CPU upgrade. If you have minimal RAM & are using integrated graphics rather than a discrete video card, your money might be better spent elsewhere. Post the model/model number of your system & it's specs.
Aw man, feel like a noob. Thanks for correcting me on that. The model of the computer is Acer Aspire M5201
I upgraded the graphics card to - GeForce GTX 550 TI Asus version.
Processor - AMD phenom x4 9550 clocked at 2.2.
RAM - 4GBThe motherboard model is - Acer RS780HVF. If that is any use.
The chipset is AMD 780G.Im a gamer and i need a CPU which can handle more, kinda a budget gaming rig from a PC that i bought. The AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition is perfect, if it would work, i am willing to take the risk if i cant find out if it will or not. Thanks man.
The specs don't list the Phenom II as being supported, only the 1st generation Phenom:
Hmm, so i take it i am out of choices, the processor wont work ? Any ideas ? I know i am asking a lot, thanks might have just saved me £100.
Your board does NOT support the Phenom II. There's no way around it. And it's pointless to upgrade to another 1st gen Phenom. How is it that you can afford $100 for a Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition, but you cannot afford a motherboard? Have you considered that if you bought a board instead, you could overclock your current CPU? The X4 9550 is capable of hitting 2.8GHz without much problem.
Okay man, sorry for double posting. That advice is great. I will purchase the motherboard. Thanks man. Hopefully the cooling on my pc will do well if i overclock ! Cheers again.
This is not correct. I have Acer RS780HVF AMD 780G motherboard and AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition CPU. Works great for me...
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