is it possible to replace my current cpu processor with a dual x2 cpu will i need a new motherbaord?  

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.

Answered by jaivir , an ibibo Master, at 10:20 AM on July 23, 2008

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.

Answered by Anju Singh , an ibibo Master, at 2:17 PM on July 18, 2008

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.

Answered by Gyan Singh , an ibibo Master, at 7:14 PM on July 16, 2008

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.

Answered by A.R.Karthick , an ibibo Master, at 11:22 AM on July 04, 2008

you will need a new mother-board for Dual core or Core 2 Duo family of processors.

Answered by shaista , an ibibo Master, at 11:03 AM on July 04, 2008

iF YOU PROCESSOR TYPE MATCHES WITH THAT OF X2 THEN ONLY U CAN REPLACE THE PROCESSOR ON THE SAME MOTHER BOARD.

IN UR PROBLEM U NEED TO CHANGE THE MB AS WELL.

Answered by Point , an ibibo Advisor, at 8:44 AM on July 04, 2008

new mother board definately

Answered by banish , an ibibo Specialist, at 10:18 PM on July 03, 2008

You will have to read up on your motherboard to replace your current cpu processor with a dual x2 cpu ...

Answered by priyanka , an ibibo Specialist, at 7:06 PM on July 03, 2008

Yes, of course you will need a new mother-board for Dual core or Core 2 Duo family of processors.

Answered by Aditya B , an ibibo Citizen, at 9:49 AM on July 03, 2008