Is cheap am3+ socket motherboard can support 8 core amd processor?

msyazwan

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Hello, sorry if my question look stupid, Im still newbies.

I want to build a gaming pc (but actually it for multi-tasking work), so I gonna choose amd fx 8350. but I confused on getting what spec for motherboard. I do a lot of survey based on price, but I noticed some cheap motherboards (am3+ socket) doesn't say it support 8 core processor (on its description).

I think I just wanna buy a cheap motherboard since I'm low on budget and I want focus more on my money to buy graphic card.

So can anyone tell me this cheap motherboard can support fx-8350 or not? If can this motherboard can perform with all core being used (or detected) ?.

Thank you.
 

msyazwan

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what are the consequences if fx-8350 paired with this motherboard without bios update? can it operate?
 

logainofhades

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Go with an FX 8320 and use the money saved to get a better quality motherboard for less money than the FX 8350 build would.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($194.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $254.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-03 12:09 EST-0500)


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($148.37 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $238.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-03 12:09 EST-0500)

 

msyazwan

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Thanks for willing to check for me. I really appreciate it. :)
 

Adrian Ocampo

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Goodluck with it :D Dont forget to pick an answer :)
 

msyazwan

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Thank you for your recomendation. I think I should buy fx-8320 since its price lower than 8350 and use the balance to obtain better motherboard.
 

Adrian Ocampo

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Yes and also 8350 is just an overclocked 8320 :D
 

logainofhades

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Yes, the FX 8320 will match an FX 8350 with just a multiplier bump to 20. I have one running at that now in a the cheaper gigabyte board. It was just for a backup rig and I needed something cheap. If it had been for my main, I would have went with the more expensive board.