Older/low end motherboard question

gw2noob · Jul 25, 2014

More of a CPU question I guess, but please forgive me as I'm new to this. I just got an AMD 9370 which is rated at 4.4GHz. However, when I look at the performance tab in task manager it says my maximum CPU speed is 3.8Ghz. Is this because my motherboard (MSI 760GM-P34) isn't very good?

Not sure if these help at all

Gam3r01 · Jul 25, 2014

Its running at 1.4GHz likely due to thermals or your motherboard.
You have a 760 chipset, the 9xxx series requires specific 990fx chipsets to run.

You would need a new motherboard to support the 220w processor.

i7Baby · Jul 25, 2014

It's just idling. When it gets loaded up, it'll run faster.

And you're not doing yourself any favors using an old 760 chipset motherboard. The 990fx boards are supposed to be used for the fx9 series. The 760's were only built to run 95W cpu's. FX9370 - http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/AMD-FX-Series%20FX-9370.html - is 220W!!!

gw2noob · Jul 25, 2014

That was at idle

not sure if your solution still stands?

Gam3r01 · Jul 25, 2014

Ah ok, either way, the motherboard is still holding back the processor from reaching its stock clocks. That and thermals could be an issue. What are your temps?

gw2noob · Jul 25, 2014

i7Baby :

Can I harm my CPU by using this motherboard until i get a better one? Also what motherboard would you recommend for a good price?

gw2noob · Jul 25, 2014

My temps are

i7Baby · Jul 25, 2014

Look for Gigabyte 990fx ud3, Asus Sabertooth 990fx or ASRock 990fx extreme 4

Also - check your 12v, 5v and 3.3v readings in bios/uefi. That screen shows your 12v at 9.944 which wouldn't be helping. If that's right, get a better power supply eg Seasonic 520, XGFX 550 or Antec HCG 520M

gw2noob · Jul 25, 2014

i7Baby :

Ok, so I need a new motherboard and a better power supply. But, I can continue to use my system until I upgrade without any ill effects. Right?

Edit: I have a 650W power supply, don't know if that helps either.

i7Baby · Jul 25, 2014

What make and model? More importantly - what voltage readings from bios?

gw2noob · Jul 25, 2014

I lied, my power supply is only 600W it's an Xtreme Gear 600w XG-H600. I'm not sure what these values mean but under pc health it says CPU V core 1.28V 3.3V...3.36V 5V...5.2V 12V...12.144V

i7Baby · Jul 25, 2014

The 5V reading is a bit high. I'd recommend getting a power supply from tiers 1, 2a or 2b from http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html as suggested above. eg Seasonic 520, XGFX 550 or Antec HCG 520M

gw2noob · Jul 25, 2014

Will do, thanks.

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