Prebuilt AMD 780g specs

[kennebell347]

How would I go about finding the cpu wattage limit of the 780g motherboard that came in my Gateway DX4200-09 desktop. Currently it has a 65w Phenom 9150e. I'm just curious of what cpus I can upgrade to. Its a socket AM2+ board so if I can I would like to install a Phenom II 955 BE onto the board if it can handle the wattage. If not I have seen a 95w Phenom II 945. Am I thinking this through correctly?

I have contacted AMD and they tell me that there is no way for them to know what Motherboard I have and what cpu's I can upgrade to. That was my last resort. I have done a lot of research on the web and I have yet to find an answer.

 

[StrangleHold]

Pretty sure this is your board. You can look at it to make sure. If so I think it just supports up to 95W phenoms I. Doesnt say anything about the Phenom II.
http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Shared/4006272R/4006272Rsp2.shtml

Board
http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Shared/4006272R/4006272Rnv.shtml

With the power phase setup I doubt it could run a 955.

 

[kennebell347]

I was just about to post that I found that same link you have there. You beat me to it. On the cpu compatability list it lists Phenom but not Phenom II. Are they considered the same or.....?

Ill end up buying a motherboard like my first plan.

 

[bigrich0086]

also the Phenom II 955 BE is AM3 there for your motherboard wont run it.

 

[StrangleHold]

also the Phenom II 955 BE is AM3 there for your motherboard wont run it.

AM3 CPUs are backward compatible with AM2+ motherboards.

 

[kennebell347]

I'm gonna be safe and just get a AM3 board, new ram and cpu/cooler anyways. It will be a learning experience as ill have to install and set everything up myself. Although more expensive..... still worth it.