Question Can a 3.4GHz phenom 965 cpu fit in a phenom 955 socket?

[Ravenwolf99]

I have a Phenom II x4 955 Black edition. I have upgraded the heck out of. I overclocked the heck out of the CPU to w/I precise benckmarks. I think a 3.4 GHz cpu might be another route to take here. I can purchase a 3.4GHz cpu that installs in a Phenom 965 black edition for a very good price. I am pretty sure since they are both 938 pin CPUs and fit in AM3 sockets @ 941 pin Max. They shoud be interchangeable. Am I correct here? Thank you for your reply folks. WILL it WORK?

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, this combo is very likely compatible. To confirm, what is the make/model of your motherboard?

 

[Karadjgne]

You could probably go as high as a 975/980 or 1100t if the mobo can already handle 125w cpus decently. Many of those older chipsets didn't, so OC was limited.

 

[popatim]

If you oveclocked the heck out of it, you should be running close to 3.7 - 3.8GHz.
They're both Deneb cores so are functionally identically, just one is factory locked 200Mhz lower.
a 965 isn't likely to get you anything.

When you overclock for gaming, you should focus on memory speed over CPU speed.

 

[Ravenwolf99]

Yes, this combo is very likely compatible. To confirm, what is the make/model of your motherboard?

Thank you for your kind reply. The make is AmericanMegatrends and the model is M4N68T -M V2. I Very much believe you are correct.

 

[COLGeek]

All compatible CPUs for that motherboard can be found here:

M4N68T V2 - Support

www.asus.com

The Phenom IIX4 965 is compatible with this motherboard.

 

[Ravenwolf99]

All compatible CPUs for that motherboard can be found here:

M4N68T V2 - Support

www.asus.com

The Phenom IIX4 965 is compatible with this motherboard.

Yeah, I looked this up , too but I like a geek friend's confirmation------means a lot to me Thanks. You confirmed that the 3.4GHz CPU will work. You're the greatest. have a superb day.