Will this processor work in my motherboard?

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This would be my selection if looking to truly overclock that FX 6300.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($133.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Total: $356.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-22 15:45 EDT-0400)

Gangster1293

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This motherboard is not compatible with your CPU, the motherboard you have posted is for Intel processors with a LGA775 Socket, your processor has an AM3+ socket type. As for a different motherboard that s compatible with your CPU, do you have a budget on it, if so please list.
 

aznricepuff

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No, that CPU (AMD AM3+ socket) is incompatible with your motherboard (intel LGA775).

Good AM3+ socket motherboards are ASRock 970 and 990FX series.

Asus M5A97 or M5A99FX series are the equivalent versions from Asus, which is another good mobo brand.
 

lolitsjames

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I dont really have a budget. I am open to anything at the moment but nothing too expensive.

 

logainofhades

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This would be my selection if looking to truly overclock that FX 6300.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($133.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Total: $356.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-22 15:45 EDT-0400)
 
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