cpu compatibility

Can I use an Athlon II X4 in my MSI DKA790gx mobo?? It's mot listed on the cpu compatility tab with this mobo..Just rdered one and I'll be peeed off if I can't use it...Guess I could put it in my HTPC......

You can always try it. I have run one in 2 Biostar 790GX AM2+ boards and it was fine (even without bios update). It is only a suggestion as there is the very remote outside highly improbable darn near impossible chance that you could cause damage.

I would stick it in as is and see what happens.

chaos said:

Can I use an Athlon II X4 in my MSI DKA790gx mobo?? It's mot listed on the cpu compatility tab with this mobo..Just rdered one and I'll be peeed off if I can't use it...Guess I could put it in my HTPC......

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I would say as long as the CPU wattage is covered then it'll work, though I'd make sure I was running the latest BIOS before trying it ...