[Seize]

Was wondering if you guys could help me out with this. I'm looking for a new processor but I find that every one I want is not listed under "compatible cpu's" on the MSI site. For example, the quad core 3.0ghz 95watt propus is listed on the MSI site, but it's a different CPU code than the 95watt 3.0ghz propus cpu on newegg. The last time I upgraded a processor, all I did was look at the socket and thermal design, but I don't know if it's the same with every mobo.

This is my mobo

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/K9N6PGM2-V2.html#/?div=Overview

It's pretty much the same for every processor I found on newegg. Same exact cpu listed under cpu support just a different cpu code :upset:

Thanks in advance.

 

[Tyree]

If the CPU is not listed on the compatibility list it probably won't work.

 

[gcavan]

As far as I know, there is only one 640 Propus:
This is the actual number of the proc: ADX640WFK42GM
Newegg generally lists the retail box ID # (ADX640WFGMBOX)
Same CPU.

FYI: If your budget will handle it, the Phenom II X4 proc's will show you better overall performance.

PS: See here for help identifying processors:
CPU-World: Microprocessor news, benchmarks, information and pictures

 

[Seize]

As far as I know, there is only one 640 Propus:
This is the actual number of the proc: ADX640WFK42GM
Newegg generally lists the retail box ID # (ADX640WFGMBOX)
Same CPU.

FYI: If your budget will handle it, the Phenom II X4 proc's will show you better overall performance.

PS: See here for help identifying processors:
CPU-World: Microprocessor news, benchmarks, information and pictures

Ohh that would make sense. Thanks for the answer. As for the Phenom II x4 idea, as of right now I dont know if I can get one. The processor is actually being gifted to me by someone, so I don't want to push it!

Newegg seems to only one Phenom II x4 compatible with my mobo :Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 820 Deneb 2.8GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 4MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor HDX820WFK4FGI - Processors - Desktops

Would that one be faster than the propus?

 

[gcavan]

That would be a toss up. The 640 has the (slightly) higher core speed, but the 820 has the L3 cache which will allow the proc to do many of its calculations without read/write to RAM.

What will be the primary use of this computer?

edit: Actually the 925 they list (HDX925WFGIBOX - HDX925WFK4DGI) is also supported

Something I find very odd: The MSI support page lists the AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition - (HDZ965FBK4DGM / HDZ965FBGMBOX) but not the 955

 

[Seize]

That would be a toss up. The 640 has the (slightly) higher core speed, but the 820 has the L3 cache which will allow the proc to do many of its calculations without read/write to RAM.

What will be the primary use of this computer?

Gaming is the primary use on it. Right now I'm playing Black ops and Bulletstorm. I also recently have been enjoying playing my old PS2 games on the PCSX2 emulator which from I read on their forums is very CPU dependent. I would simply play them on my old ps2 but it doesn't seem to reading discs anymore :normal:

Also I am using the bios from my ps2, so it's all legal. I know pirating is looked down on so I thought I would make that clear!