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I get all my parts today except the CPU, I can be impatient and was wondering whether i could just use my current CPU til i get my new CPU on the new build? I currently have a AMD Phenom II 940 BE. Or should i just wait for my AMD FX8320?
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Not all motherboards are compatible with all CPU's. What motherboard do you have?
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The AMD Phenom II 940 BE Is a socket AM2+
And the Amd FX8320 is a AM3+

It wont fit
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Oib wrote
The AMD Phenom II 940 BE Is a socket AM2+
And the Amd FX8320 is a AM3+

It wont fit


Not really, you can get motherboards which fit both. For example: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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Hoop wrote
Oib wrote
The AMD Phenom II 940 BE Is a socket AM2+
And the Amd FX8320 is a AM3+

It wont fit


Not really, you can get motherboards which fit both. For example: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

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if this is the case then he will be fine
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All my parts just arrived, except for the CPU. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Do you think it will work with the mobo?
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sammarkham wrote All my parts just arrived, except for the CPU. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Do you think it will work with the mobo?

yes the amd phenom ii will fit
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on the right it lists the compatible processors


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Should i fit it till i get my CPU which will be about 2-3 days or just wait?
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sammarkham wrote Should i fit it till i get my CPU which will be about 2-3 days or just wait?

that's up to you


whether you want a pc for a few days or just wait
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Oib wrote
sammarkham wrote Should i fit it till i get my CPU which will be about 2-3 days or just wait?

that's up to you


whether you want a pc for a few days or just wait


Well, i want to use it but i dont want to mess anything up? Would it mean having to wipe the hard drive etc so CPU drivers arnt messed up or what?
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