GA-m61PM-s2 CPU Support

[SantoriVelt]

Hi,

I built a cheap build for my mom a couple years ago using a GA-M61PM-S2 motherboard(rev 1.0 I think). Currently it has an Athlon 64 X2 3800+.

I am looking at dropping in an Athlon II x3 425 proc into the board for a cheap upgrade. On the cpu support list, which is here: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/CPUSupport_Model.aspx?ProductID=2373 it states that the f9d bios supports an athlon II x3 440, a processor that's never actually been sold. By looking at the data in this article: http://www.hardware.info/en-UK/news/ymicmJqRwpmacJY/AMDs_Athlon_II_X3_processors_available_soon/ it would seem that the 425 is simply a lower clocked version of the 440.

Would it be safe to assume that the mobo will be compatible with an Athlon II x3 425?

Thanks!

[kangoo]

hi

there is Athlon II X3 425 listed as being supported (by bios F9D) under the same link which you used:
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/CPUSupport_Model.aspx?ProductID=2373
(you haven't noticed it ?  )

so definitely should be no problem with this cpu