What Processor can i use ?

Tony Simmons · Nov 3, 2014

Hi all

I'm looking at upgrading my computer currently i have a GA-78LMT-USB3 motherboard and i was wondering what the best processor i could equip it with. I would prefer not to change my mobo and save some cash.

I have a AMD FX 6300 6 core 3.50 Ghz at the min and want something better

i have been looking at http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Processors/AMD+CPUs/FX+%28Piledriver%29+-+Socket+AM3%2B/AMD+%28Piledriver%29+FX-8350+4.00GHz+%284.20GHz+Turbo%29+Socket+AM3%2B+8-Core+Processor+-+Retail+?productId=52722 and http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Processors/AMD+CPUs/FX+%28Piledriver%29+-+Socket+AM3%2B/AMD+Piledriver+FX-8+Eight+Core+FX-9370+Black+Edition+4.40GHz+%284.70GHz+Turbo%29+%28Socket+AM3%2B%29+Processor+?productId=61322 but again not sure if they will go on my mobo

LukaBoki · Nov 3, 2014

Go for the 8350,do not even think about the 9370.

Ck1_13 · Nov 3, 2014

Here's a list from Gigabytes homepage, listing CPU's supported by your Motherboard

http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4305

Tony Simmons · Nov 3, 2014

LukaBoki :

Will it go on my motherboard with no problems ? and the 8350 is gonna be a major upgrade for me right ?

Sorry if these are annoying questions but I'm so clueless about hardware

LukaBoki · Nov 3, 2014

Tony Simmons :

Yes it should work.

bignastyid · Nov 3, 2014

I would not suggest putting a 8350 or 8320 on a 960g motherboard, even of the manufacture lists it as supported. They have throttling issues due the weak vrms can't supply enough power when the cpu is loaded and this leads to throttling.

Tony Simmons · Nov 3, 2014

bignastyid :

What would you suggest then ? im willing to spend £200-250 on upgrading i have an R9 280x GPU atm so i dont think i really need to upgrade that atm. If im to change my mobo and get a good processor what would you say go for ?
My main goal is to make arma 3 run smoother than i run it atm witch is around the 25-30 fps mark on 90+ player servers

LukaBoki · Nov 3, 2014

Tony Simmons :

Upgrade to an FX-8320/8350 and Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P OR if you wanna go with Intel,i5 4440/4460 and a B85/H97 board for Gigabyte/ASUS

Tony Simmons · Nov 3, 2014

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Motherboards/AMD+Socket/Socket+AM3%2B+Piledriver+FX/Gigabyte+GA-970A-UD3P+AMD+Socket+AM3%2B+Motherboard+?productId=57967 2 way cross fire means i can put 2 cards on that board right ?

bignastyid · Nov 3, 2014

If you want the ability to OC(after adding a better cpu cooler)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£169.99 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£92.36 @ Scan.co.uk)
Total: £262.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 20:08 GMT+0000

If you are not interested in overclocking

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£129.95 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£75.54 @ Aria PC)
Total: £205.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 20:09 GMT+0000
or
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£159.99 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£75.54 @ Aria PC)
Total: £235.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-03 20:11 GMT+0000
Either will be a good upgrade from a FX 6300.

Tony Simmons · Nov 3, 2014

Thanks guys you have been a great help but think im gonna go for

CPU https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Processors/AMD+CPUs/FX+%28Piledriver%29+-+Socket+AM3%2B/AMD+%28Piledriver%29+FX-8350+4.00GHz+%284.20GHz+Turbo%29+Socket+AM3%2B+8-Core+Processor+-+Retail+?productId=52722
Motherboard https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Motherboards/AMD+Socket/Socket+AM3%2B+Piledriver+FX/Gigabyte+GA-970A-UD3P+AMD+Socket+AM3%2B+Motherboard+?productId=57967

Just one last question. I have a CX 500 power supply will this have to be upgraded too ? or will it be fine

bignastyid · Nov 3, 2014

In gaming the i5 4460 will destroy a fx 8350. The i5 has much better core performance and games currently only use 4 or less cores so the fx's extra 4 cores don't help. And yes i would suggest replacing the CX500. I have used couple CX 500's when they first came out(they reviewed well at the time) all failed in the first year on systems only pulling 50% or less load.

Tony Simmons · Nov 3, 2014

bignastyid :

You think http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/x?productId=58174 would do the trick ?

with CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor (£159.99 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£75.54 @ Aria PC)
Total: £235.53 set up you suggested ?

bignastyid · Nov 3, 2014

The CS series(like the CX series) uses cheap caps. Here's a better PSU thats actually a bit cheaper
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/SuperFlower+Golden+Green+HX+650W+80+Plus+Gold+Power+Supply+-+Black+?productId=61622
or
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/Modular+650W+or+less/650W+XFX+Pro+XXX+Edition+80PLUS+Bronze+Modular+Power+Supply+%5BP1-650X-XXB9%5D+?productId=53994

Tony Simmons · Nov 3, 2014

bignastyid :

Thanks pal. Think i have found everything im looking for now

just cant wait to get this up and running and seeing the performance change. Only thing that im scratching my head at now is do all processors come with some sort of fan ? because looking at https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Processors/Intel+CPUs/Core+i5+-+Socket+1150+Haswell/Intel+Core+i5-4690+3.50GHz+%28Haswell%29+Socket+LGA1150+Processor+-+Retail+?productId=60660 dont seem to mention if it does or not

bignastyid · Nov 3, 2014

Yes, it comes with a heatsink.

Tony Simmons · Nov 3, 2014

Sweet thanks mate was a bit over what i was originally willing to pay but oh well £300 power supply mobo and a processor seems like a good deal to me and hopefully i see a major performance increase

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