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[Solved] Motherboard suggestion for windsor am2+ 4200

Forum CPU & Components : CPUs [Solved] Motherboard suggestion for windsor am2+ 4200

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Hello,
Just wanting to know what a good motherboard would be that supports my CPU. Not looking for top of the line, but something I can expand on and personalize. OC capable is a must.

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Hi :)

A 4200 is an old chip, it wont overclock well, if at all....so think about that BEFORE you buy any motherboard...

All the best Brett :)

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It's is an older chip and ive heard of it OC to about 2.7 which works for me if I have other components that are more up to date. Will the CPU support DDR3?

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Brett928S2 wrote :

Hi :)

A 4200 is an old chip, it wont overclock well, if at all....so think about that BEFORE you buy any motherboard...

All the best Brett :)




decided to just get a new CPU & Motherboard. :) but thank you very much

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