I need some help buying a CPU please.

[surihtanil]

Okay so my current M/B is a M2A-VM by ASUS, AM2, 64bit

As of right now my CPU is a 64bit Phenom 9500 2.2ghz quad & it works.

I want to upgrade to this - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103471 I am not sure if my M/B supports this CPU?

 

[hunter315]

You can find your CPU support list here
http://usa.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=St3pWpym8xXpROQS

Your board only supports the first generation Phenoms and Athlon X2's so the Phenom II isnt an option unfortunately.

 

[surihtanil]

Is Athlon X2 is Phenom better when it comes to performance?

 

[surihtanil]

On the site given to me above it says my board supports - Support AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 CPU

This is the Phenom II black edition socket type. CPU Socket Type Socket AM2+ my board says it supports AM2+ CPUs so I am kinda confused.

 

[LePhuronn]

Phenom II and Athlon II are socket AM3 which can work in AM2+ boards. Your motherboard is an AM2 motherboard than can use AM2+ CPUs.

Go to the link hunter315 posted and read the CPU support list again - it does not list Phenom II or Athlon II so your board will not work with AM3 CPUs.

If you are still confused e-mail Asus directly and ask them to confirm.