What is the best cpu my motherboard will work with?

[SAWYER]

Currently I have an x2 5200 and honestly my computer is fast enough for what i use it for, but I was curious if I could get a noticeable gain
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813135074

 

[mnewsham]

AFAIK the amd 7850 black edition is the most powerful. (could be wrong it's been awhile)

 

[Rhezuss]

AFAIK the amd 7850 black edition is the most powerful. (could be wrong it's been awhile)

I think you're right. My bro has a AM2+ mobo and was looking for a new CPU and after shopping a bit the 7850 BE was the best out there and it have L3 cache too so for a dual core it's quite good.
Heard they are good overclockers and they can unlock too!

 

[mnewsham]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...575&CatId=4348

Looks to be about 50 bucks at TigerDirect.

 

[ElFenix]

phenom 9750 quad core is supported in the latest bios

http://www.ecsusa.com/ECSWebSite/Pr...goryID=1&DetailName=Feature&MenuID=20&LanID=9

Note: This board supports CPU up to 95W TDP only; you can refer to AMD website to check your CPU.

although i swear i've got a couple of these boards in systems for my parents running k10.5 athlon IIs.



appears the 9750 came in two versions, one 95 watt and the other 125 watt. 95 watt is supposed to be OEM only.