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Question posted by Larryd14 on February 28th, 2014

Can I Upgrade My Socket Am2 Cpu?

Was wondering what other faster CPUs are supported by my motherboard. Please list all. I presently have an Athlon 64x2 5300. Thanks.

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on March 1st, 2014 9:13 AM

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This computer supports the following CPUs.

Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 2.7Ghz 65W Brisbane
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.8Ghz 89W Windsor
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.9Ghz 65W Brisbane
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0Ghz 89W Windsor
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.1Ghz 89W Brisbane

Athlon 64 X2 4050e 2.1Ghz 45W Brisbane
Athlon 64 X2 4450e 2.3Ghz 45W Brisbane

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Owner's Manual - Page 13

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Owner's Manual - Page 33

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Owner's Manual - Page 34

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Owner's Manual - Page 36

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Owner's Manual - Page 78

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Owner's Manual - Page 81

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Owner's Manual - Page 83

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Owner's Manual - Page 108

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Owner's Manual - Page 142

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Owner's Manual - Page 147

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Owner's Manual - Page 148

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Owner's Manual - Page 149

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Owner's Manual - Page 162

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Owner's Manual - Page 164

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Owner's Manual - Page 174

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Owner's Manual - Page 199

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Owner's Manual - Page 203

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