Phenom Questions

[bwatson283]

I am currently running:
XPx64
Athlon 64 x2 5200+



I was considering buying this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103291

I do not see that it does not do 64bit support. Would i still be able to run my 64bit os or will have to buy this one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103285

 

[schneiderguy]

all phenoms are 64bit

pretty much every processor released in the last 3-4 years has supported 64bit

 

[Martimus]

Watch out with that processor though, make sure your new MB supports it. It is a 125W processor, and only high grade MB usually give that type of power to the processor. The new Deneb processors should be out in about 2 months, which will be faster and run on less power if your current motherboard is inadequate for the 9950.

 

[bwatson283]

yes it is supported, i check my mobo's website. All i have to do is flash to the newest and then im good to go.

 

[bwatson283]

thanks for all the input guys.

 

[Markfw]

Your mobo mfg may say it supports it, but many of those motherboards have been burned out because they really can't take it.

Be very careful in your decision.

 

[Lobsang]

Originally posted by: bwatson283
yes it is supported, i check my mobo's website. All i have to do is flash to the newest and then im good to go.

AMD has a list of boards that will run the 9950 without any problems:

Link

I'm always a little wary of relying on manufacturers claims for this kind of thing as they have been known to 'exaggerate' in the past.