MSI 870-C45 AM3+ Compatibility?

[CharlieeG]

Hi, this is my first build and I just have a specific question really. I have the MSI 870-C45 Motherboard, which has an AM3 socket, and was looking to purchase an AM3+ CPU, an AMD Bulldozer FX-6 Six Core 6100 Black Edition 3.40GHz to be precise with you guys. i was wondering, will my MSI 870-C45 AM3 socket accept this AM3 CPU? Please Help! Cheers,
Charlie

 

[o1die]

IF this is your motherboard: http://msi.com/product/mb/870S-C45--FX-.html#/?div=CPUSupport, then it will support your 6100 with the right bios file. Some boards have to be flashed first with an older am3 cpu to work with newer bulldozers.

 

[CharlieeG]

No, this is not my board, this is the 'FX' Version, whereas I only have the standard 870-C45 Model. Looks like i'll be going with the 'old Phenom II then.

Thanks anyway Man.