Which MB?

[2GNTTurbo]

I'm thinking of getting an Opty 165 but I don't know what motherboard to get. I was thinking of getting the BIOSTAR TForce 6100-939 since it has pretty good reviews on Newegg but it doesnt say anything about being compatible with Opterons. The only MBs ive seen that say Opteron all cost over $200. Do I need one of those MBs to go with the 165?

 

[o1die]

Probably not. Your board may post with an "unknown cpu" but still work. Check for "cpu support" on the manufacturer's website before ordering.

 

[herbiehancock]

Any of teh ASUS A8N series of motherboards should handle the Opteron. I've got an A8N-SLI Deluxe and it had an Opteron in it at one time with no problems. Shouldn't think any ASUS board of that series (A8N-SLI, SLI Deluxe, SLI Premium, etc. ) would have any problem at all.......and the SLI-Premium is well under $200...more like $132 at Newegg And I know it doesn't specifically SAY Opteron on Newegg's site, but it does work quite well....recognizes the cpu correctly and everything.