FX-8320 + Zalman CNPS5X Performa , asus GTX 760, msi 970a-g43

konstantine gerasimov · Jan 20, 2014

Hi everybody!!!
I am currently having:
amd fx-4300 cpu + Deepcool BETA 200 ST processor cooler + 2 coolers blowing out the air
asus gtx 760 2gb
MOBO msi 970a-g43
power supply 600w

so...
i want to upgrade to amd fx-8320
and to Zalman CNPS5X Performa cpu cooler

how do you think, will i have a LARGE performance boost? and some more questions: will there be any issues, overheats, or compatibility problems? or everything will be okay?

AshyCFC · Jan 20, 2014

I've heard that the msi AM3+ boards can have a problem using the fx 8series processors. 600W PSU must be of a strong manufacturer.

cemerian · Jan 20, 2014

AshyCFC :

correct, the 970 chipset is the one with problems, the vrm's or something could not cope with the 8 core chips so the board throttled them down all the time

konstantine gerasimov · Jan 20, 2014

cemerian :

hm...but msi.com says that this mobo is compatible to fx-8320
http://msi.com/product/mb/970A-G43.html#/?div=CPUSupport
take a look

AshyCFC · Jan 20, 2014

We never said it wouldn't work, We just said it wouldn't work "Properly" with a different board it would work better is what we were saying. Throttling it down meaning the core clocks aren't as high as they can be even at stock I believe.

konstantine gerasimov · Jan 20, 2014

AshyCFC :

these tests were with this MoBo and FX-8350
http://www.easycom.com.ua/data/mboard/1304181227/img/31_MSI_970A-G43.png
http://www.easycom.com.ua/data/mboard/1304181227/img/32_MSI_970A-G43.png
http://www.easycom.com.ua/data/mboard/1304181227/img/33_MSI_970A-G43.png
http://www.easycom.com.ua/data/mboard/1304181227/img/34_MSI_970A-G43.png
and there aren't any issues if compare to 990 models...

AshyCFC · Jan 20, 2014

Hm well MSI had problems with the 125W processors in the past and I have no idea whether or not they are fixed, I would be cautious but you could use them.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/330572-30-970a-warning

this thread discusses this board I believe even on the G46 version, there are no heat sinks on the VRM and that can be very problematic with the FX-8series processors. I would not recommend using the MSI board with an FX-8320 but you can at your own risk.

konstantine gerasimov · Jan 20, 2014

Okay, what do you think will be the best processor for games like bf4 and crysis 3 with this mobo? Fx 6300? Won't it bottleneck my GPU?

AshyCFC · Jan 20, 2014

You can risk the 8320, it wont be damaged or broken in operation with this mobo. The 6300 will not bottleneck however. I'd get an fx-8320 and upgrade mobo in the future

konstantine gerasimov · Jan 20, 2014

You sure? The only one thing I am afraid of is making damage to my PC. But now with my budget I can upgrade only CPU and cooler.

AshyCFC · Jan 20, 2014

nothing we be damaged just don't play around with overclocking.

konstantine gerasimov · Jan 20, 2014

Okay, I will get 8320. Thank you for helping, my friend

logainofhades · Jan 20, 2014

cemerian :

The chipset is not the problem. The low amount of VRM's on the motherboard is the problem. The Gigabyte 970a-ud3 and ud3p have 8+2 phase and are known for being a good overclocking boards. Most manufacturers just cheap out on all their 970 boards.

AshyCFC · Jan 20, 2014

logainofhades :

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4591#ov

what's your opinion on that board? It's one of the ones I recommend due to it's price difference to say a M5A97 R2.0 in the USA,

logainofhades · Jan 20, 2014

Not that great having only 4+1 phase. You want this one. It is only $4 more and superior to the Asus board. http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4717#ov

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 20, 2014

MSI 970 boards in general are very poor , I wouldn't put a FX8320 or 8350 on one.

logainofhades · Jan 20, 2014

The 970a-ud3p is a very good 970 board. Again, it isn't the chipset, it is the crappy 4+1 phase most have.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 20, 2014

That GIGABYTE is one of the few decent ones ^

AshyCFC · Jan 20, 2014

i am running that board with an fx-8320 at stock, that's ok?

Vince120 · Jan 20, 2014

It's `ok`but if you find your temperature too high, you can turn down your voltage. The stock is 1.415v I think, mine is at 1.3v, the temperature dropped dramatically on my 990fxa-ud3

konstantine gerasimov · Jan 20, 2014

Damn, guys, you are making me seriously doubt about this CPU and this mobo.... I don't want any risks.
What will be the best variant for this mobo:
Fx 8320 without over clocking
Or fx 6300 and a few over clocking???

cemerian · Jan 21, 2014

how to put this well the msi 970 chip boards are shit, they cant cope with what they were ment to be able to, so if you want a 970 board any will do just not msi one

logainofhades · Jan 21, 2014

It is the only one I really recommend. The Asus MA597 R2.0 I will recommend sometimes, if it is significantly cheaper, and the user isn't planning on big overclocks. If they are just planning on running an FX 8320 at FX 8350 speeds, then it is an OK board.

FX-8320 + Zalman CNPS5X Performa , asus GTX 760, msi 970a-g43

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