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alijayadv · 03-12-11, 04:53 PM

I want to put some new parts in my computer. My computer is pretty new, but I want to add a few things. If I want to put a new processor in my computer, is it necessary to put a new motherboard in it? I have an AMD 64 X2 3800+ 2.0 Ghz processor in it now.

nibblitz · 03-12-11, 05:57 PM

All depends on your paticular motherboard, if you know the make & model then go to the manufacturers website, look up support for it, read the manual maybe, there they will probably detail what CPU's it supports..

BL4K3Y · 03-12-11, 05:59 PM

Different brands and types of CPU have different socket types, you will need a new motherboard to accommodate each socket type.

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