Making this cpu work on this mobo

[nanoscale]

AMD Phenom processors have built-in memory control in each chip, so I don't think you can run AM3 on AM2/AM2+ board.

 

[trents]

AMD Phenom processors have built-in memory control in each chip, so I don't think you can run AM3 on AM2/AM2+ board.

The IMC (Integrated Memory Controller) has been around since before the AM2/AM2+ days so there is no memory controller on his motherboard. And it is also true that all socket AM3 CPUs have a memory controller that is downwardly compatible with DDR2 ram so theoretically it works. The problem is that his bios doesn't recognize the CPU he is trying to run.

 

[Roller6902]

Best idea is to get a board that is made for the cpu.

evenually i plan to get a new PC alltogether.
I want to try and get a barebones...but i may have to settle for am OEM pc
I'm sure their mobos are far more advanced than this comp's.

 

[RGone]

evenually i plan to get a new PC alltogether.
I want to try and get a barebones...but i may have to settle for am OEM pc
I'm sure their mobos are far more advanced than this comp's.

If you buy another pc that is OEM, you will find yourself in the same situation if you try and upgrade cpu again.