Motherboard suggestion for AMD X2 250

emmarbee · 07-09-2009, 10:27 PM

Hi guys,
I'm looking out to buy a budget PC. I've chosen the X2 250 processor. I need a good motherboard for this. Preferrably under 4K.

It seems there's a 785G chipset mobo from Biostar at 3.5K(Price Lynix-india). Is it good? or shall I look for some other board? Any help would be much appreciated!

Does AM2+ motherboards support my processor?
In the supported CPU list of mobo if the Athlon X2 processor is included, but the socket is not AM3 - what does that mean? Does that mean there are X2 processors out there with AM2+ socket?

Anyway here's some of the shortlisted Models
Biostar A785GE Rs. 3240
Biostar TA785GE 128M Rs. 4156
Asus M4A78-EM Rs. 4725

**Krow** · 07-09-2009, 10:58 PM

Try looking for Gigabyte based boards. They have better build quality AFAIK. Biostar boards are pretty good too.

**Krow** · 07-09-2009, 11:08 PM

X2 250 is AM3 right? AM3 is backward compatible with the AM2+ socket, but AM2+ CPU is not compatible with AM3 socket.

foruamit2004 · 07-09-2009, 11:33 PM

check out Biostar A785GE reviews , vfm/performance wise it looks pretty good..

heavyarms · 08-09-2009, 02:42 AM

Biostar 785g with 128mb sideport memory is the one u should go for....retails for 4.1k.

emmarbee · 08-09-2009, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. But isn't there any other solution from gigabyte or asus at the same price range(4K)?

@Techalomaniac - thanks for the info. SO I guess I can buy the AM2+ socket boards too.

saqib_khan · 08-09-2009, 05:15 PM

^^^ No, AM2+ socket doesn't support AM3 proccy's. You understood it wrong. And yes, go for Biostar A785GE. Its really a good motherboard.

**Krow** · 08-09-2009, 08:52 PM

^Really? I thought they do. I mean u need a BIOS flash, but they do support the AM3 CPU...

Here you go...

Quote:

AMD confirmed that there is an upgrade path from Socket AM2+ to AM3:

* AM3 processors work on AM2+ motherboards due to the presence of both the DDR2 and DDR3 memory controller
* AM2+ processors do not work on AM3 motherboards due to the lack of the DDR3 memory controller

Source

@ emmarbee Biostar boards are good, but please look for Gigabyte 785 boards too. You can buy the Biostar ones as they are pretty good.

desiibond · 09-09-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saqib_khan

^^^ No, AM2+ socket doesn't support AM3 proccy's. You understood it wrong. And yes, go for Biostar A785GE. Its really a good motherboard.

dude. it's the other way around.

AM3 processor can fit in AM2+ and AM3 sockets.
AM2+ processor cannot fit in AM3 socket

There are many who are using AM3 processors in AM2+ boards.

Check this link for my AM2+ motherboard processor support list. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/M...2995#anchor_os
it support all AM3 processors.

now, check this AM3 785G board: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/M...3156#anchor_os

it only supports AM3 processors.

moreover, Biostar A785GE is AM2+ board that also supports AM3 and takes DDR2 RAM. I would pick MSI's entry level AM3 board over this as AM3+DDR3 does give performance boost for AM3 processors.

otpsurvive · 11-09-2009, 09:42 PM

The best IGP MoBo at the moment is the 785G. Go for it. That’s the best VFM.

**Krow** · 11-09-2009, 10:13 PM

^785G is a chipset and not a mobo.

07-09-2009, 10:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
emmarbee In The Zone Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 214	Motherboard suggestion for AMD X2 250 Hi guys, I'm looking out to buy a budget PC. I've chosen the X2 250 processor. I need a good motherboard for this. Preferrably under 4K. It seems there's a 785G chipset mobo from Biostar at 3.5K(Price Lynix-india). Is it good? or shall I look for some other board? Any help would be much appreciated! Does AM2+ motherboards support my processor? In the supported CPU list of mobo if the Athlon X2 processor is included, but the socket is not AM3 - what does that mean? Does that mean there are X2 processors out there with AM2+ socket? Anyway here's some of the shortlisted Models Biostar A785GE Rs. 3240 Biostar TA785GE 128M Rs. 4156 Asus M4A78-EM Rs. 4725 __________________ Intel D930&945GNTL\| 2x1GB 667 Mhz(Transcend+Kingston)\| 500GBSeagate+200 GB WD\|Zotac 9600GT Amp!\| Zebronics Platinum 400W\|Dell SP2208WFP\|Logitech z5500\| Lite-onDVD-RW+LGDVD-R Last edited by emmarbee; 07-09-2009 at 10:36 PM.

07-09-2009, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Krow Crowman Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,782	Re: Motherboard suggestion for AMD X2 250 Try looking for Gigabyte based boards. They have better build quality AFAIK. Biostar boards are pretty good too. __________________ Like a post? Use the reputation button. Abusive, offtopic post? Use the report post button. Read before messaging any moderator for any query: FAQ + answers for new members Read all the sticky threads before asking any type of query. Most basic questions are answered in those. Ignorance of FORUM RULES is no defence.

07-09-2009, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Krow Crowman Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,782	Re: Motherboard suggestion for AMD X2 250 X2 250 is AM3 right? AM3 is backward compatible with the AM2+ socket, but AM2+ CPU is not compatible with AM3 socket. __________________ Like a post? Use the reputation button. Abusive, offtopic post? Use the report post button. Read before messaging any moderator for any query: FAQ + answers for new members Read all the sticky threads before asking any type of query. Most basic questions are answered in those. Ignorance of FORUM RULES is no defence.

07-09-2009, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
foruamit2004 Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 75	Re: Motherboard suggestion for AMD X2 250 check out Biostar A785GE reviews , vfm/performance wise it looks pretty good..

08-09-2009, 02:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
heavyarms Right Off the Assembly Line Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14	Re: Motherboard suggestion for AMD X2 250 Biostar 785g with 128mb sideport memory is the one u should go for....retails for 4.1k.

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08-09-2009, 04:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
emmarbee In The Zone Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 214	Re: Motherboard suggestion for AMD X2 250 Thanks for the suggestions guys. But isn't there any other solution from gigabyte or asus at the same price range(4K)? @Techalomaniac - thanks for the info. SO I guess I can buy the AM2+ socket boards too. __________________ Intel D930&945GNTL\| 2x1GB 667 Mhz(Transcend+Kingston)\| 500GBSeagate+200 GB WD\|Zotac 9600GT Amp!\| Zebronics Platinum 400W\|Dell SP2208WFP\|Logitech z5500\| Lite-onDVD-RW+LGDVD-R

08-09-2009, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
saqib_khan I M A STAR Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 845	Re: Motherboard suggestion for AMD X2 250 ^^^ No, AM2+ socket doesn't support AM3 proccy's. You understood it wrong. And yes, go for Biostar A785GE. Its really a good motherboard. __________________ Stealth mode, I like that. Kool. Blogging at: A Techies Blog

11-09-2009, 09:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
otpsurvive Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 78	Re: Motherboard suggestion for AMD X2 250 The best IGP MoBo at the moment is the 785G. Go for it. That’s the best VFM.

11-09-2009, 10:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Krow Crowman Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,782	Re: Motherboard suggestion for AMD X2 250 ^785G is a chipset and not a mobo. __________________ Like a post? Use the reputation button. Abusive, offtopic post? Use the report post button. Read before messaging any moderator for any query: FAQ + answers for new members Read all the sticky threads before asking any type of query. Most basic questions are answered in those. Ignorance of FORUM RULES is no defence.

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