I have really old hardware (CPU, GPU, check my specs). If I were to upgrade my motherboard, from that old M3A78-CM to one that supports AM3+ proccesors, what hardware components do I have to upgrade as well (again, check my specs).
I'm planning on buying the Gigabyte 78LMT-S2P. It says that it supports Athlon X2, so my processor will work on that motherboard, right?
I would think just the memory, if the new board uses ddr3, check the specs.
If the board supports your cpu, then yes it will work.
Did you change your mind on getting the AM3+ ?
Your processor does appear on the compatibility list provided by gigabyte for this motherboard so in theory, yes it should work with the motherboard you have chosen.
Source: GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Socket AM3+ - AMD 760G - GA-78LMT-S2P (rev. 3.1)
Your memory however may cause issue as it is DDR2 and the motherboard supports DDR3.
Hope that helps :)
Last edited by Phill3990; 18 Jul 2014 at 06:32. Reason: grammar
Yes most hard drives are SATA which most motherboards have connections for. In this case, your chosen motherboard has 6 SATA connections so as long as your hard drive has a SATA connector it will work perfectly. Hope that helps :). P.s for reference here is a picture of a SATA connector
Last edited by Phill3990; 19 Jul 2014 at 05:32. Reason: added picture
Hope I'm not too late but whatever you do, do not buy that motherboard. Other than having an AM3+ socket on it, it is older than what you currently have.
@ Phill3990, might want to look at that list again. There is no way that an AM2 CPU will work on an AM3+ board as the CPU does not support DDR3.
WarlockSpringel, if you're looking to upgrade, you're looking at a new build. Your current CPU won't work on an AM3+ board, and you would also need new memory.
oooooh damn that's my bad didn't see the tiny writing in the top left. Was only trying to help, hope I didn't cause any problems. Will refrain from advising in the future as i'm still learning. Again so sorry if I caused any issues.
Nah, it's okay. I was asking if it'll support my current CPU so that I can put it in the new new motherboard and then upgrade the CPU later. I haven't done anything yet.
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