Question about installing a new AMD CPU

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

Hello community, thank you for taking the time for answering my question. I'm going to buy a new AMD FX-8320 to replace my AMD FX-6100. since they're both AM3+ cpu's, what else do i need to know before making the switch? The MOBO is an Angelica 2 that's built into the Hp Envy machines. Thanks again!

Wolfshadw · Jan 29, 2014

You need to know what processors are compatible with your motherboard:

Motherboard specifications

Looks like it will only accept Zambezi processors and not the Vishera processors.

-Wolf sends

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

Wolfshadw :

Oh man, that's a drag. I was kind of afraid of that. I figured that, since the AMD fx-6100 is a AM3+ chip, any other AM3+ chip would work in my MOBO...

Memhorder · Jan 29, 2014

Why not just get a 8150. It is almost the same performance as 8350. Slightly lower not much. But your motherboard was probably made when Zambezi was the thing. Im almost certain all AM3+ chips fit in that socket. That is what is so great about AMD. The versatility.

Memhorder · Jan 29, 2014

The 8350 was only released 15 months ago and your computer is probably older so of course it would list the most recent chips of that time is what I'm saying

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

Memhorder :

Well, at Microcenter, the FX-8320 is only 100 bucks!! isn't that crazy? cheaper than the fx-6300 believe it or not. And the fx-8150's i see on Amazon are going for 190 dollars. I'm most likely going to try the fx-8320 and see if it all works out.

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

Memhorder :

and yes, i have seen that spec sheet on the hp official site before, and that's exactly what i was thinking; they probably never updated the compatibility list since the piiledriver cpu's are newer than the board itself.

Memhorder · Jan 29, 2014

If you have the stock psu I would try get one of those too. My girlfriend has an HP Pavilion with an APU but they use a cheap brand of psu called Bestec. They are crap. Just a side note

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

Memhorder :

Thanks for the heads up! I did upgrade my psu from the stock one when i bought my GTX 660 TI. I want to upgrade it again, because i'm pretty sure my current one is on its way out. Thanks for the help! I will let you know how it goes. It's going to be a learning experience, that's for sure.

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

Thank you both Memhorder and Wolfshadw for helping me! I will be picking up the FX-8320 and i'll see how it goes. I appreciate both of your very quick help!

dacquesta1 · Jan 29, 2014

see if there is a bios update for your motherboard.

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

dacquesta1 :

I definitely will have to check that. Since i've never updated my MOBO's BIOS, can you put me in the right direction as to how to do that?

dacquesta1 · Jan 29, 2014

can you get me the model number for your motherboard ill see what i can find.

edit: found it on google

Memhorder · Jan 29, 2014

Yeah. The PSU in our HP was only 230W and unreliable. The chip your getting is rated for 125W. You can get a Corsair 500W CX series for like 50-60 bucks. You know also you wont be able to tweak and overclock the CPU with that motherboard but you will have some good gains in processing power

Memhorder · Jan 29, 2014

Wolf posted the original link just click the support and there should be a download centre

dacquesta1 · Jan 29, 2014

vishera will not work in that motherboard, its not am3+ its am3-b

edit: I would grab that 8320 from microcenter for 100 and grab a decent 80-100 dollar motherboard if you want to overclock it (they are great overclockers) or if you don't want to overclock you can get a decent motherboard for 70ish

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

dacquesta1 :

Memhorder :

fantastic! yeah i asked that question too fast - i found it pretty quickly after, haha. Should i update the BIOS before or after i install the new CPU? i'm assuming before, but assumptions can lead to malfunctioning pc's....

Memhorder · Jan 29, 2014

AM3+ is AM3-b

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

dacquesta1 :

Yeah i noticed that too with my processor. I searched online and couldn't find the difference between the AM3-B and the AM3+ chipsets. My PC came stock with an AMD FX-6100 which is an AM3+ chip, so i was thinking that another AM3+ chip would be compatible with it. Would i be wrong in thinking that though?

dacquesta1 · Jan 29, 2014

did not know that, learn something new everyday. What about the lack of vrm heatsinks? think it will handle the 8320?

edit: I would say grab the 8320 either way 100 is a steal (got mine for 130), if it works fine in your current motherboard then enjoy it. worst case if it doesnt, grab a decent motherboard and enjoy the speed.

Memhorder · Jan 29, 2014

AM3=Am3-a AM3+=Am3-b

Memhorder · Jan 29, 2014

But wait before we get ahead of ourselves I checked the drivers and it looks like only Network hang on

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

dacquesta1 :

TBH, i'm not sure about the lack of heatsinks...i think it's just going to be something i'll have to try and see if it works. I really appreciate your help though! I'll definitely reply here when i have the information, and we can all learn how it works, and be able to help anyone who needs this information a lot better! Thanks again.

Memhorder · Jan 29, 2014

What's the Model of your computer need to put that in for a full list of drivers

acidtechnologic · Jan 29, 2014

Memhorder :

model number h8-1214

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