AMD64 X2

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On 6/30/05, JM <jmartin37 at speakeasy.net> 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