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Jawwwwsh · 07-06-09

So I just picked up a cheap ASUS M2R32-MVP board so I can crossfire, my original plan was to use this mobo as a spare PC as my parents will soon be split and I'll have two bedrooms, and I was going to buy an AM3 board and a Phenom II, but what is the best CPU I can get on this board, does anyone know if a BIOS update will allow it to support any of the AM3's??

getbigtony · 07-06-09

if it supports am2+ phenom II, most will support am3
i'd say just get an am2+ since ur mobo will be useless; cpu is easier to resell than mobo imo

n1helix · 07-06-09

i say get the p2 940

Enigma8750 · 07-06-09

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Brisbane 3.1GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 89W Dual-Core Processor

Brand ASUS
Model M2R32-MVP

Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type AM2+/AM2
CPU Type Phenom FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2
FSB 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s)
Chipsets
North Bridge AMD 580X CrossFire
South Bridge ATI SB600
Memory
Number of Memory Slots 4×240pin
Memory Standard DDR2 800
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Channel Supported Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 2
PCI Express x1 2
PCI Slots 2
Storage Devices
PATA 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s 4
SATA RAID 0/1/0+1
Additional RAID Controller JMicron 360 SATA controller
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset None
Onboard Audio
Audio Chipset ADI 1988A
Audio Channels 8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset Marvell 88E8001
Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2 2
COM 1
USB 4 x USB 2.0
IEEE 1394 1 x IEEE 1394a
eSATA 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
S/PDIF Out 1 x Coaxial
Audio Ports 6 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support 6 ports
Onboard 1394
Onboard 1394 1 x 1394a connector supports 1 port
Physical Spec
Form Factor ATX
Dimensions 12.0" x 9.6"
Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista
Power Pin 24 Pin
Packaging
Package Contents M2R32-MVP
Rear I/O Panel Shield
User Manual
Driver Disk
IDE/PATA Cable
FDD Cable
SATA Cable
Power Cable
Bracket
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 1 year limited
Labor 1 year limited

Comment: Getting any processor with more that 2000 HT and 89 to 125 watts and 800 Speed ram is a waste of Money.

andrewmchugh · 07-06-09

You could get a LAN party case so you done need a second PC.

spaceballsrules · 07-06-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enigma8750

Getting any processor with more that 2000 HT and 89 to 125 watts and 800 Speed ram is a waste of Money.

Only if you pay too much for it.

OP I say get a decent CPU, like a 7750 Kuma and see what you can do it with on that mobo. You just won't be able to get everything out of that CPU, but the lesser CPUs that are available are around the same price right now, so why not get more for your $$$. If you want to push the CPU and unlock cores, you can always opt for a better mobo later on.

BTW Sorry to hear about your parents

Contagion · 07-06-09

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103678
this one
or the 7750. i just perfer this one one cuz it is pre clocked higher

spaceballsrules · 07-07-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Contagion

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103678
this one
or the 7750. i just perfer this one one cuz it is pre clocked higher

Funny, I picked the 7750 because of the lower clock. Why pay $5 for a .5 change on the multiplier. Then again, maybe the 7850's have higher stable OCs. Hmmmm?

Jawwwwsh · 07-07-09

thanks for the replies guys, I think this board supports the original phenoms so I really wanna try find a 9950 BE to get the most out of this temp setup, has anyone actually managed to work out if you can put phenom IIs in it yet cause a 9950 BE is actually more expensive than a nice PHII 550 BE which I'd much prefer!!

gothev · 07-07-09

AMD Athlon X2 7850 Black Edition Kuma is a godo one for this.

You should be able to get the PH11 550BE in this board. I am around 85% sure you can.

Hope it helps!

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