i have a ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX motherboard and it says its it support am3+ processors so will it be compatible with an fx 8350

JimmeeyXD · Jul 7, 2015

I need to upgrade my pc but only have a budget for a cpu and 4gb ram which it highly needs so will the fx 8350 be compatible ?

skitz9417 · Jul 7, 2015

yeah its will be a i would not run a fx 8350 with that board because it you will run the vrm very hot and they may blow up and kill your board

JimmeeyXD · Jul 7, 2015

so what will cause it to blow up

skitz9417 · Jul 7, 2015

well thats board it only rated for 95w cpu not 125w cpu isnt really great for that motherboard and when you really start stresting the cpu the vrms will start to overheat and if theres no airflow to them they can burn out

Cristi72 · Jul 7, 2015

JimmeeyXD :

Hello,

The CPU compatibility list:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/960GM-VGS3%20FX/?cat=CPU

skitz9417 · Jul 7, 2015

um you cant use a fx 8350 on this board only the fx 832e not the fx 8350

JimmeeyXD · Jul 7, 2015

so what will i have to do if i completely change my mobo and get a i5 4590 instead will be able to use the hdd i have with windows installed ?

Cristi72 · Jul 7, 2015

JimmeeyXD :

Nope, you will need to fully reinstall Windows (different platforms).

JimmeeyXD · Jul 7, 2015

so what would you recomend doing

Cristi72 · Jul 7, 2015

JimmeeyXD :

If you absolutely need to upgrade your CPU now and you don't want or cannot reinstall Windows, follow these steps:

- upgrade the motherboard's BIOS to the latest version;

- go find a set of adhesive VRM cooling heatsinks; an example: http://www.enzotechnology.com/mos-c1.htm. They are specifically made for GPUs, but you can use them on any transistor; a 10-pack will suffice, as your motherboard has 6 MOS-FETs in the VRM system. Before closely following the installation procedure, be sure you clean the FETs from dust (don't use any wiping tissues, only use an alcohol-based tissue or a dry one); the motherboard will look like this:
http://i.imgur.com/4Wwzwi5.png

- find the cheapest 8-core 95W FX CPU (FX-8300, FX-8310, FX-8320E or FX-8370E);

- buy a decent air cooler (Zalman CNPS5X, CNPS8X, CNPS10X, Scythe Katana 3 AMD);

- hope for the best.

What PSU are you using (make/model)? Depending on the GPU, you will need at least an 400W PSU (+12V/30Amps).

JimmeeyXD · Jul 7, 2015

im using a corsair 600w +80 watt bronze summat

Cristi72 · Jul 7, 2015

JimmeeyXD :

While not the best PSU (I assume it's the CX model), it should be OK.

JimmeeyXD · Jul 7, 2015

if this 'better than black friday ' amazon sale makes everything around 50% off i should be able to just upgrade to a intel build with a i5 4590 cpu instead

Cristi72 · Jul 7, 2015

JimmeeyXD :

That promotion sounds OK, so try to grab a good deal. It could be just the old stock clearance though, as they are saying "save big on thousands of amazing items", not "save big on every product".

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