[Maxwilso]

DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 3000 MHz (15 x 200) 6000+

Was looking at XFX nForce 750i SLI, but wasn't sure if it would fit.

 

[gcavan]

Note the ' i ' in 750i. That stands for intel and indicates the board accepts Intel processors. In this case, specifically the Intel socket LGA 775 procs.

You need an AMD based motherboard. One that accepts/supports the socket AM2 line of cpu's. Stick with ASUS or Gigabyte. One of these will work for you:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16813128376,N82E16813131330&page=4&bop=And

Or if you require SLI support for multi GPU's :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131343

 

[gcavan]

In addition, you may want to look at something newer (above boards are a couple or three years old). Check out some boards with the AMD785 or AMD790 chipsets. Make sure to check the manufacturers' websites and look at what CPU's are supported by any board you choose.

 

[Dblanchard1278]

Here are two motherboards that support the cpu you mentioned, go with Asus or Gigabyte as they are highl recomended for thier performance and support. 1.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131361
2.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128387.
And her is the link to all the socket am3/am2+/am2 motherboards for you to look at http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010200022 1070947010&name=AM3/AM2+/AM2

 

[Tosinv]

An AM2 Processor wont fit on an AM3 board. Just make sure the board is one like Dblanchard1278 posted and Yes go for Gigabyte and Asus. Best value for money. i have had my hands on Biostar board and they suck big time......


Thanks

 

[ebackhus]

AM3 boards should take AM2 just fine, the only problem is that they are DDR3.

 

[Wrench97]

That's why you can't use a AM2 CPU on a AM3 only board it will not run the DDR3 ram.
The sockets are actually the same so AM2 CPU will run on a AM2/AM2+/AM3 board that takes DDR2 ram.

 

[Tosinv]

AM3 cpu's work in AM3, AM2+ and some AM2 mobos.

AM2+ cpu's work in AM2+ and AM2 mobos.

ONLY AM3 cpu will work in socket AM3 mobos. = no other cpu's in AM3 socket. As there are 939 in AM3


http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/socket-am3-phenom,2148.html