Question with AMD Athlon 64 FX 53

3rd June 2004, 22:54

Ok guys, this is my dilemma. I'm going to upgrade a few things on my computer this summer. One of those things is a CPU. Right now I'm running on a AMD Athlon XP 2100+ in a MSI KT3 Ultra motherboard.

I'm wondering if an AMD Athlon 64 FX 53 will been able to work with my motherboard.
Will there be any power problems? Compatibility problems?

Incase anyone is wondering what else I'm upgrading: Memory (512 MB PC-2700 DDR to about 2 Gigs PC-2700 DDR [on top of the current 512]). Graphics card (GeForce 4 Ti 4400 to a Radeon X800 XT P.E.

), and maybe a new Sound card (Creative Sound Blaster MP3+ to maybe something better and newer from Creative).

I know this is going to set me back quite a bit. (I'm not some rich ***** either)

piotke · 3rd June 2004, 23:01

FX53 uses different socket (939) instead of socket A, thus a new mainboard is required; I would also use pc3200 memory for optimal performance.

If you buy a mainboard based on Nforece2 250 Gb you'll have onboard soundstord, which is really good.

3rd June 2004, 23:32

Quote:

Originally posted by piotke
FX53 uses different socket (939) instead of socket A, thus a new mainboard is required; I would also use pc3200 memory for optimal performance.

If you buy a mainboard based on Nforece2 250 Gb you'll have onboard soundstord, which is really good.

So what you're saying is to buy a mainboard that is based on Nforce2 250 Gb.

What is that? What's a good version for a gamer like me? If I get a new mainboard will all of my current hardware that I'm not planning on upgrading still work with it? How much is it going to set me back?

3rd June 2004, 23:49

Quote:

Originally posted by piotke
FX53 uses different socket (939) instead of socket A, thus a new mainboard is required; I would also use pc3200 memory for optimal performance.

If you buy a mainboard based on Nforece2 250 Gb you'll have onboard soundstord, which is really good.

i thought the fx53 was socket 940, and later on they will bring the fx53 in socket 939 form

jmke · 4th June 2004, 00:09

let's see what the jury has to say..

TUUUUUUUUUT

wrong answer Da_Boka , the FX53 is availabe as S939 http://www.amdreview.com/reviews.php?rev=fx53-939

4th June 2004, 00:49

so you're saying that the 64 FX 53 will work with my KT3 Ultra mainboard???

Socket 939 is a good thing for me then right?

Well, now that I think about it, if I DO buy a new mother board, I'd have to worry about everything calibrating, but on the bright side, I'll have PC-3200 memory!

4th June 2004, 01:38

no, your mobo is socket A (don't ask me what number)

i'm not sure with how things are now but you used to need registered (ecc) memory for the FX's and opteron's

4th June 2004, 02:07

Registered memory is not as fast or as good as UNregistered memory, right?

How do I find out if mine is or is not registered?

Sandra Standard? I have that if that helps at all.

piotke · 4th June 2004, 07:53

Registered memory is only needed with socket 940 CPU's.

jmke · 4th June 2004, 07:55

Quote:

Originally posted by kristos
no, your mobo is socket A (don't ask me what number)

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3rd June 2004, 22:54	#1
Popoman Posts: n/a	Question with AMD Athlon 64 FX 53 Ok guys, this is my dilemma. I'm going to upgrade a few things on my computer this summer. One of those things is a CPU. Right now I'm running on a AMD Athlon XP 2100+ in a MSI KT3 Ultra motherboard. I'm wondering if an AMD Athlon 64 FX 53 will been able to work with my motherboard. Will there be any power problems? Compatibility problems? Incase anyone is wondering what else I'm upgrading: Memory (512 MB PC-2700 DDR to about 2 Gigs PC-2700 DDR [on top of the current 512]). Graphics card (GeForce 4 Ti 4400 to a Radeon X800 XT P.E. ), and maybe a new Sound card (Creative Sound Blaster MP3+ to maybe something better and newer from Creative). I know this is going to set me back quite a bit. (I'm not some rich ***** either)

3rd June 2004, 23:01	#2
piotke [M] Reviewer Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 5,003	FX53 uses different socket (939) instead of socket A, thus a new mainboard is required; I would also use pc3200 memory for optimal performance. If you buy a mainboard based on Nforece2 250 Gb you'll have onboard soundstord, which is really good. __________________ .

4th June 2004, 00:09	#5
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	let's see what the jury has to say.. TUUUUUUUUUT wrong answer Da_Boka , the FX53 is availabe as S939 http://www.amdreview.com/reviews.php?rev=fx53-939 __________________

4th June 2004, 07:53	#9
piotke [M] Reviewer Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 5,003	Registered memory is only needed with socket 940 CPU's. __________________ .

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4th June 2004, 00:49	#6
Popoman Posts: n/a	so you're saying that the 64 FX 53 will work with my KT3 Ultra mainboard??? Socket 939 is a good thing for me then right? Well, now that I think about it, if I DO buy a new mother board, I'd have to worry about everything calibrating, but on the bright side, I'll have PC-3200 memory!

4th June 2004, 01:38	#7
kristos Posts: n/a	no, your mobo is socket A (don't ask me what number) i'm not sure with how things are now but you used to need registered (ecc) memory for the FX's and opteron's

4th June 2004, 02:07	#8
Popoman Posts: n/a	Registered memory is not as fast or as good as UNregistered memory, right? How do I find out if mine is or is not registered? Sandra Standard? I have that if that helps at all.