im really sorry if this is in the wrong section of the forums, wasnt too sure were to
post as im new here. im choosing parts to upgrade my computer and im struggling to be honest so i'd be grateful
if someone could help me, heres the problem im having.
the motherboard and processor ive chosen are listed below:
motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX v2
link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-M5A78L-M-Motherboard-Socket-Radeon/dp/B0061YE97Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353354036&sr=8-1
processor: Phenom II X4 965 - 3.4 Ghz AM3 Black Edition
link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-HDZ965FBGMBOX-Phenom-II-965/dp/B002SRQ214/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1353354136&sr=1-1
i dont know much about computers, but both the motherboard and processor say socket: am3 on their details. the PSU(power supply) i was looking at says this: For Socket 775; AM2 and all backward comptable CPU's <<<does this mean its a different socket and wont support the am3+ mobo and processor?
heres a link to the psu so you guys can check: http://www.amazon.co.uk/EZCool-PS-1000-Infinity-Crossfire-Supply/dp/B00871T7JE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353353759&sr=8-1
if this is not a compatible power supply for the other parts ive chosen, can someone suggest the right type of psu for me to use, at the cheapest price you can find please
thanks in advance for the help
post as im new here. im choosing parts to upgrade my computer and im struggling to be honest so i'd be grateful
if someone could help me, heres the problem im having.
the motherboard and processor ive chosen are listed below:
motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX v2
link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-M5A78L-M-Motherboard-Socket-Radeon/dp/B0061YE97Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353354036&sr=8-1
processor: Phenom II X4 965 - 3.4 Ghz AM3 Black Edition
link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-HDZ965FBGMBOX-Phenom-II-965/dp/B002SRQ214/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1353354136&sr=1-1
i dont know much about computers, but both the motherboard and processor say socket: am3 on their details. the PSU(power supply) i was looking at says this: For Socket 775; AM2 and all backward comptable CPU's <<<does this mean its a different socket and wont support the am3+ mobo and processor?
heres a link to the psu so you guys can check: http://www.amazon.co.uk/EZCool-PS-1000-Infinity-Crossfire-Supply/dp/B00871T7JE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353353759&sr=8-1
if this is not a compatible power supply for the other parts ive chosen, can someone suggest the right type of psu for me to use, at the cheapest price you can find please
thanks in advance for the help