can the amd fx 8-core fx-8350 cpu can be installed on my crosshair IV extreme?

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hello mates I recently wanted to upgrade my pc procesor (cpu) I actually have a phenom II 1100y in a MOBO asus crosshair IV extreme, but the latest requirementes for watchdogs require at least a the amd fx 8-core fx-8350, I did some research and apparently this mobo suppors the AM3+ socket aswell the AM3 socket look http://news.softpedia.com/news/Asus-Crosshair-IV-Extreme-BIOS-Adds-Support-for-AMD-FX-Series-CPUs-225053.shtml and here too! http://hothardware.com/News/Mud-In-The-Water-Asus-Claims-Existing-Boards-AM3-Compatible/ in this last link it mentions my MOBO! but actually I dont know if it is trully possible but, with the help of the experts (you guys :) =) I will for sure know whats the best option procedure or what is possible for my situation! in advance thanks! this is my first post and these are my specs :

CPU: Phenom II X6 1100TGD CPU GFX: Radeon HD 6950 oc: 5%GD GPU RAM: 16GBGD RAM HDD : Seagate ST1500DM003 1.5TB
 
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overclocking is to be taken seriously so you must start reading. you can start from here
http://www.overclockers.com/step-guide-overclock-amd-phenom/
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/faq/id-2103175/bios-overclocking-beginners.html
http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=267708
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/motherboards/2010/04/27/asus-crosshair-iv-formula-mobo-review/1...


overclocking is to be taken seriously so you must start reading. you can start from here
http://www.overclockers.com/step-guide-overclock-amd-phenom/
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/faq/id-2103175/bios-overclocking-beginners.html
http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=267708
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/motherboards/2010/04/27/asus-crosshair-iv-formula-mobo-review/1
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/faq/id-2122665/measure-temperature-amd-cpus.html

make sure you have a solid psu unit, capable cooling and always constantly monitor cpu temps while overclocking!

 
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