Upgrading CPU for my RS780 Motherboard

[Berkahh]

Hey there,

since my current cpu is really slow while playing games i decided to upgrade it but I had few questions in my head..

first of all the specs for rs780 motherboard : http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Shared/4006272R/4006272Rsp2.shtml

and according to amd website this processor is the latest processor that will WORK on my motherboard.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103856

but my main question is rs780 motherboard supports AMD Phenom™ (95 W) and I really want to get this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103913
but it says 125W so if i buy this will it work? and what does Thermal Design Power really means?


thanks

 

[ghnader hsmithot]

Sorry to say this.
It wont work.
Only first generation phenoms work.

In other words Phenoms II wont work.
Yo can consult the manufacturers support site for cpu support on this mobo.

 

[Berkahh]

so wait this don't work either? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103856&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=4176827&SID=18c8v3tiur5kh


I already have

 

[ghnader hsmithot]

According to the link you gave me it wont work.

Supports AMD® Socket AM2+ (940 pin), AMD Phenom™ (95 W), Athlon™ 64 X2, Athlon 64, and Sempron™ processors
http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Shared/4006272R/4006272Rsp2.shtml

AMD Phenom II X6 1035T Thuban 2.6GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT35TWFK6DGR - OEM

It is a second generation and unfortunately it may not support the cpu of your choice that is the Phenom 2gen X6
You can contact your manufacturer for more details on this.