Hey i'm having few problems choosing the right CPU.

[Gam3er]

I have GA-MA78LMT-S2

And i have AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 955 Processor, 3200 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
Installed on it.

I wanted to upgrade to AMD Athlon X4 860K

But i don't know if it will support my motherboard.

I have looked for the support list in the gigabyte site.
But it seems like this is some old list.


Thanks!

 

[Tradesman1]

It's not on the mobos supported list, can check those CPU's supported here:

http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3583

 

[lfkfkfkffs]

The sockets aren't the same. I've seen posts from people saying their old 955 when overclocked slightly had the same results compared to 860k.

 

[CountMike]

Athlon X4 860K is for FM2+ socket and you have MB with AM3 socket so it would not work. Most you can put in it is a Phenom II X6 1100T processor according to list: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3583

 

[Gam3er]

What you think guys... is the best cpu that i can upgrade to?

I want it to run new games and stuff

 

[CountMike]

The one I listed is best possible for that MB, any newer (FX series) one would require at least new MB.

 

[Gam3er]

Ok thanks bro.

 

[lfkfkfkffs]

Don't upgrade to a 6 core with that motherboard. It has no heatsink for VRM's and only a 3+1 power phase. You might be able to power up the system and do basic tasks, but if you do anything like gaming or a cpu intensive tasks the motherboard will be holding you back. I've tried that combo from my spare parts and it didn't go to well.