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| Thread ID: 97451 | 2009-02-16 13:26:00 | Phenom X4 Quad-Core | Tbird650 (6754) | Press F1 |
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| 748406 | 2009-02-16 13:26:00 | I want to run a phenom x4 but am confused about what board to choose. I thought sorting this would be easy but am more puzzled now than a week ago when I started research. I see the AMD website for recommended mobos list hardly any Asus boards. products.amd.com They quote: AMD continues to test motherboards for compliance with AMD processor requirements. As models pass testing, this list will be updated accordingly. I like the sound of M3A78-EM but why don't AMD endorse it? ...and it's supposedly AM3 compatible. I need a system for multitasking, video and photoshop. Can anyone throw any light onto this situation, recommend a known good combo or give an opinion? Thanks. |
Tbird650 (6754) | ||
| 748407 | 2009-02-16 19:49:00 | Wouldn't worry about it. Just go with the board you like. | pctek (84) | ||
| 748408 | 2009-02-16 19:52:00 | As long as its AM2+/AM3 compatible it'll prob work. What X4 were you looking at? And are you planning to OC? |
Blam (54) | ||
| 748409 | 2009-02-16 23:26:00 | I just built a pc with Phenom II and M3A78-EM and so far it works. :) | vladiator (14565) | ||
| 748410 | 2009-02-16 23:55:00 | They quote: AMD continues to test motherboards for compliance with AMD processor requirements. As models pass testing, this list will be updated accordingly. I like the sound of M3A78-EM but why don't AMD endorse it? ...and it's supposedly AM3 compatible. I need a system for multitasking, video and photoshop. Can anyone throw any light onto this situation,They have not tested that model yet...:stare: |
Rob99 (151) | ||
| 748411 | 2009-02-17 02:33:00 | Last ASUS board I brought was utter crap, never buy another one. Check out Gigabyte. |
DeSade (984) | ||
| 748412 | 2009-02-17 05:30:00 | Thanks to everyone for the helpful tips. I propose to use the 9750 like here: www.promax.co.nz with the mobo like this: www.promax.co.nz Comments invited. I won't be doing OC. I currently run a 4200 athlon dual core on a M2NPV-MX mobo. It's also been suggested to run the 9750 on that board and forget about the mobo upgrade. Is this too much of a compromise with a board that won't take full advantage of the quad's capability? What can I expect with that combo? |
Tbird650 (6754) | ||
| 748413 | 2009-02-17 06:08:00 | This is what the M2NPV-MX supports (support.asus.com) I cant see any CPU update for a Quad. So, that mobo probably doesnt support one |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 748414 | 2009-02-17 08:55:00 | Speedy Thanks, thats good information. Looks like the old board will be a hand-me-down to the nephew. |
Tbird650 (6754) | ||
| 748415 | 2009-02-17 09:00:00 | No probs | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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