Is this CPU compatible on my motherboard?

[davezy]

Hey guys, would a Amd Phenom II X4 940 quad core be compatible with my motherboard (Asus P5B-VM)? Thanks in advance.

 

[rolli59]

No your board is socket LGA775 Intel board the Phenom is AMD AM2+ socket.
Socket on CPU and board have to match and here is the CPU support list for your board http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P5BVM/#support

 

[bignastyid]

No, completely different sockets. The board is meant for an Intel socket 775 cpu.

 

[davezy]

Oh, I see. So from all of these CPUs support by the motherboard, what would be a good average gaming CPU for an acceptable price ? That can run most of the now-a-days games?

Thanks a lot.

 

[rolli59]

core2 quad Q6600 nor Q6700 but is old and the rig will struggle with the newest games.