Changing CPU to a new one?

Hello all, i got a question, is it possible to replace the old CPU to a new one?
For now i have DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2 +3600 ,2000MHz and want to buy something like AMD Athlon II X2 Dual Core 260(3.2Ghz/2MB/65W) Socket AM3
is it possible to replace it ? Added everest motherboard info.

 

This link takes you to Gigabyte's supported CPU list for your motherboard:
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=2316

Sam

 

Besides, you could overclock that +3600 to near +6400 speeds if that is your bottleneck. I would save my money for an AM3 board with a quad at the least. From what I hear, it'll be the same socket for the X8 coming out so you'll be really future proofed. I never upgrade a CPU unless it's a big jump like a single to a dual etc.

 

In this case the motherboard does support the processor you have specified as long as you have BIOS version F13B or higher.

 

and how should i OC it ?

 

I would recommend asking this in the overclocking forum as you are likely to get a better response there: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=29