Hello all, this is big Robzilla06 back in the forums with some questions for all you super-knowledgable techies. I have the M3n78-EM Mobo. I was going to get the Phenom 2 940 Black Edition CPU. However, I was looking on Newegg, and found that I can get the Phenom 2 955 Black Edition for only about 10 bucks more.
This is the question I have. The Mobo is an AM2+ Socket board, and the Phenom 2 940 CPU is an AM2+ Processor, easy. I would like to get the Phenom 2 955, but it is a Socket AM3 Processor. I checked the Mobo on Asus' website, and checked the CPU Support list, and it said it stated the board wold support the 955 with a bios of 0601 or greater. My bios is 0604. I just want to know how reliable this info is, and would I be in the clear to get the 955, or should I play it safe and get the 940 instead? I've read that sometimes, the bios updates don't do what is stated they do, and may not support the cpus they list completely. Just looking for some clarity/insight.
This is the question I have. The Mobo is an AM2+ Socket board, and the Phenom 2 940 CPU is an AM2+ Processor, easy. I would like to get the Phenom 2 955, but it is a Socket AM3 Processor. I checked the Mobo on Asus' website, and checked the CPU Support list, and it said it stated the board wold support the 955 with a bios of 0601 or greater. My bios is 0604. I just want to know how reliable this info is, and would I be in the clear to get the 955, or should I play it safe and get the 940 instead? I've read that sometimes, the bios updates don't do what is stated they do, and may not support the cpus they list completely. Just looking for some clarity/insight.