On 6/30/05, JM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gary Jennejohn wrote: > > >Has anyone tried using a dual-core AMD65 X2 in an ASUS AV8 Deluxe > >mobo? For that matter, has anyone on this list tried out an X2 at > >all? > > > >-------- > >Gary Jennejohn / garyjATjennejohnDOTorg gjATfreebsdDOTorg garyjATdenxDOTde > > > > > > > i've never had the pleasure of coming across an AMD65... and > unfortunately i haven't experienced an X2 although there are a few > articles regarding performance and other info. anandtech.com is my > favorite review site and they've tested the X2 in this article: > http://anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2410 > and here's the dual core opterons just for fun: > http://anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2397 > and some info on X2 overclocking: > http://anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2452 > hope this helps. >
Page 2 of the second last link has this to say, regarding compatibility of the X2 chips with existing motherboards: http://anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2397&p=2 "... On the desktop, the Athlon 64 X2 series is fully compatible with all Socket-939 motherboards. All you need is a BIOS update and you're good to go." I'd be truly amazed if this was the case for all motherboards, although it might be in the spec... --cheers gm _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-hardware To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
