An ASUS AM3/DDR2 mobo?

[denmax]

Hello

Recently I just thought of upgrading my FLAIL Gigabyte motherboard and my Dynamo Power Supply for something new, along with a new processor.

I've chosen a processor (though not bought yet) and it is the AMD Athlon II x2 250. I chose this because it offers enough GHz, I don't multitask that much, and I'm not much of an Intel fan. Other than that, it is compatible with DDR2/3 RAMs and AM2+/3 mobos.

I'm looking for an AM3 motherboard (or at least AM2+) specifically of the ASUS brand (or any other brand that's good - I hate Gigabyte) and also works with Thermaltake/Coolermaster - or if it has to be, Corsair - Power Supplies (400w).

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ghan]

You might do well with something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131637

 

[codemonkey]

Just a note: If you put an AM3 processor in an AM2+ motherboard I believe you'll lose DDR3 support.

 

[denmax]

You might do well with something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131637

One hundred dollars? Yeah, it can fit w/ the total budget, but I'm trying to find something cheaper, but doesn't sacrifice a lot of compatibility.

I don't overclock, if this information helps.

Just a note: If you put an AM3 processor in an AM2+ motherboard I believe you'll lose DDR3 support.

You mean permanently? All I know is that this processor is compatible with both motherboards.

 

[Ghan]

No, the DDR3 support will only be lost while the CPU is in that motherboard. If you move the CPU to an AM3 motherboard later, you can get that back.

Here are two cheaper motherboard options:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131626
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131619

 

[kingkingyyk3]

AM2+ -> DDR2
AM3 -> DDR3
I reckoned these is no existence so such board except for those ultra duper rare, supports both DDR2 and DDR3.

Another choice would be MSI 770T-C45(AM2+ + DDR2) and MSI 770-C45(AM3 + DDR3)