It depends! Basically AMD's Athlon 64 X2 processor requires Socket 939 motherboards for entry level processor and Socket AM2 motherboards for higher level processors. If you already have either one of these two boards, then you can possibly install the new X2 processor in this. According to AMD, Athlon 64 X2 should fit into existing motherboards with only a BIOS update, provided that the motherboard can deliver enough power to drive a current 90nm Athlon 64 processor. Existing Socket 939 CPU heat sink/fan combos should be sufficient to cool an X2, as well. As always, you'll want to check with your motherboard maker before assuming your motherboard will work with the new chip. There are always exceptions.
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10:20 AM on July 23, 2008