Question: Where would the source of information be to determine if your mobo will work with the new Athlon 4 processor? My mobo is a Gigabyte GA 7DX which uses the AMD 761 chipset. It is a relatively new mobo, and Gigabyte work with AMD to develop it. I hope it will work with the Athlon 4, but how do I fine out for sure? This question is in reference to the quote below from the new AnandTech review:
"Now that the Athlon 4 is here, the big question everyone is asking is "will it work with current Socket-A motherboards?" AMD actually told us that as long as motherboard manufacturers adhere to the guidelines they set forth, a motherboard purchased today would work with not only the Athlon 4 but also the Thoroughbred and Barton cores. This means that the Thoroughbred and Barton cores will both be on Socket-A Athlons as well.
Don't get too excited though. Unfortunately not all motherboard manufacturers to adhere to AMD's guidelines properly. Voltage and BIOS support is necessary for your motherboard to work with the Athlon 4 as well as the upcoming Thoroughbred and Barton cores. And even if your current motherboard does work with the future cores, you may not want to even use it since newer motherboards will have more features, newer chipsets, greater performance etc? But it is nice to know that AMD is sticking with Socket-A for the Athlon family."
"Now that the Athlon 4 is here, the big question everyone is asking is "will it work with current Socket-A motherboards?" AMD actually told us that as long as motherboard manufacturers adhere to the guidelines they set forth, a motherboard purchased today would work with not only the Athlon 4 but also the Thoroughbred and Barton cores. This means that the Thoroughbred and Barton cores will both be on Socket-A Athlons as well.
Don't get too excited though. Unfortunately not all motherboard manufacturers to adhere to AMD's guidelines properly. Voltage and BIOS support is necessary for your motherboard to work with the Athlon 4 as well as the upcoming Thoroughbred and Barton cores. And even if your current motherboard does work with the future cores, you may not want to even use it since newer motherboards will have more features, newer chipsets, greater performance etc? But it is nice to know that AMD is sticking with Socket-A for the Athlon family."
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