I was looking at my motherboards site to just to check out new drivers or bios and I saw the following notice about my CPU:

*Note: If you install AMD AM2+ CPU on AM2 motherbord, the system bus speed will downgrade from HT3.0(5200MHz) to HT1.0(2000 MT/s) spec; however, the frequency of AM2+ CPU will not be impacted.

I have a AMD Phenom 9600 Quad Core CPU which is a AM2+ cpu installed on my Gigabyte GA-MA69GM-S2H motherboard. Does that notice mean I'm being bottle necked in some way or am I still okay? I also have an EVGA GeForce 8800GT Supercharged 512MB card, and 2 GB or PC-800 low latancy memory.

Thats common on AM2 motherboards. Unless you are obsessed with performance (im guessing you arnt) you shouldn't have any problems. I wouldnt worry about it.

You essentially lose the power phased feature. The HyperTransport 3.0 isn't too significant on performance hit on your overall system, but I'd imagine it would limit your overclocking potentials.

Alright then, thanks guys.