Could I install a AMD FX 8320 processor (socket AM3+) on my ASUS m3A mobo?

lenzzz2099 · Jun 1, 2015

My current CPU is a AMD Phenom 9550 AM2+ ,Quad
And my current mobo is the ASUS m3A
And would like to know if I can safely install the 8 core AM3+ processor.
Thanks and any help would be appreciated

reedo_43 · Jun 1, 2015

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M3A/HelpDesk_CPU/

Sorry but no. Quad core only. I would suggest a 99fx chip set for that processor.

jimmysmitty · Jun 1, 2015

The problem with that motherboard is that it is a AM2 socket not AM3. AM3 is DDR3 only and the FX series are AM3+.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131872

You would need a board like that (970 or better chipset) to support the FX 8320 CPU.

lenzzz2099 · Jun 1, 2015

All these answers are great.
I thank you guys for your support and expertise

I think I'll buy the Asus M5A97 Le R2.0

Only $80

utroz · Jun 1, 2015

You can however install an AM3 cpu in AM2+ motherboards AM3 cpu's have dual IMC's for both DDR2 and DDR3 as long as the BIOS supports the CPU. The best AM2+ CPU was the Phenom 2 X4 940BE, the best AM3 was Phenom X4 980BE and Phenom X6 1090T BE.

lenzzz2099 · Jun 1, 2015

utroz :

Very interesting.
I wonder if my BIOS supports it? mmmm

utroz · Jun 1, 2015

jimmysmitty :

AM3+ is not limited to the 900 series chipsets.. There are plenty of 800 series and even 700 series that are AM3+ http://www.gigabyte.com/microsite/274/mb-am3plus.html It all depends on what socket and power delivery system they are paired with.

So I did look up your board it does support 45nm AM2+ 125watt cpu's. So the fastest CPU's would be the 920 or 940 Phenom x4.

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