It's been a while since someone's asked about this motherboard, I think. Google is very resourceful but I couldn't find the answer to a specific question. I have seen the best Compatible CPU is the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1 Ghz Dual Core is what alot of people are recommending.
I am specifically curious about the Phenom X4 9500 Quad Core 2.2 Ghz.
My research shows my mobo doesnt support AM2+ socket only AM2. Which could explain why people say the Phenom chips dont work (AM2+) and that there hasn't been a bios update allowing it. Two things to point out:
1: my bios DID have an available update 1.0.13 but idk if this issue was addressed for CPU compatibility.
2: what is the main reasons the Phenom AM2+ cant work with AM2? I dont fully understand all the info here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM2+#Technical_specifications
Lastly I would consider upgrading my mobo, in that case I'd ask what the best supportive mobo I can fit in the Dell Inspiron 531 case (maybe I can modify case/IO panel if I have too.
A mobo that supports quad core chips and preferably DDR3 RAM (at minimum)
My current mobo only supports PCI 1.0x which is a bummer too..
If all else fails I'll just stick with what I have and aim for that 6000+ dual core chip and an extra 2GB ram.
Speaking of which there seems to be a heavy debate about RAM compatible too , the internet says 4GB max on my mobo but some people say 8GB has been successful.
Thanks for your input people
I am specifically curious about the Phenom X4 9500 Quad Core 2.2 Ghz.
My research shows my mobo doesnt support AM2+ socket only AM2. Which could explain why people say the Phenom chips dont work (AM2+) and that there hasn't been a bios update allowing it. Two things to point out:
1: my bios DID have an available update 1.0.13 but idk if this issue was addressed for CPU compatibility.
2: what is the main reasons the Phenom AM2+ cant work with AM2? I dont fully understand all the info here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM2+#Technical_specifications
Lastly I would consider upgrading my mobo, in that case I'd ask what the best supportive mobo I can fit in the Dell Inspiron 531 case (maybe I can modify case/IO panel if I have too.
A mobo that supports quad core chips and preferably DDR3 RAM (at minimum)
My current mobo only supports PCI 1.0x which is a bummer too..
If all else fails I'll just stick with what I have and aim for that 6000+ dual core chip and an extra 2GB ram.
Speaking of which there seems to be a heavy debate about RAM compatible too , the internet says 4GB max on my mobo but some people say 8GB has been successful.
Thanks for your input people
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