Would a AMD FX-8320E Vishera 8-Core 3.2GHz (4.0GHz Turbo) work with my computer?

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I have a MSI 760GM-P34(FX) (MS-7641) Motherboard and I was wondering if a AMD FX-8320E Vishera 8-Core 3.2GHz (4.0GHz Turbo) would work with it.
 
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You might want to be careful. Just because the socket might fit, doesn't mean it will run fine.

The problem stems from the old chipset of the board and its build quality. This mobo has not weak VRMs, as well as power phases, and no heatsink for them. Built for low end 2-4 core CPUs. Thus it is not recommended that you pair it with any 6-8 core CPUs.

With that said, it will technically work, only because it is the "E" version with 95w TDP, but being far from ideal. Definitely no overclocking should done on the mobo. I personally wouldn't do it. Just save up and build a new system from scratch.
 
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I dont really have the money to build a new computer from scratch, So what would you recommend I do? Like what CPU would run fine with my motherboard?
 
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I understand that situation. In that case, let me ask what is the primary function for this system? What CPU do you currently in that computer?

Like I said, it technically can run a one of the Fx chips as long as it is 95w.



 
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s/he doesn't need an aftermarket heatsink, the mobo won't be able to OC. Thus, no need for a tower cooler. Tower coolers are actually worse at cooling the mobo's VRMs than stock cooler.

http://www.overclock.net/a/about-vrms-mosfets-motherboard-safety-with-high-tdp-processors
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Originally posted by xd_1771, 3930K, and Pentium4 531 overclocker from Overclock.net
""Stock" CPU cooling is designed to blow down onto the motherboard components, including VRMs. Aftermarket cooling, which includes: tower cooling, any sort of water cooling, is usually not. Remember, TDP rating on all boards is done with processors at stock and with stock cooling. That means your 4+1 phase or even 3+1 phase (on AMD platform) may actually be fine for a more power consuming (i.e. 125W TDP) processor with stock cooling & at stock speed, but deviate any one of these and you're on your own."

Thus, you don't need a tower aftermarket heatsink.

 
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Except the problem is not the cpu overheating. The problem is the ability of the mobo to support a 8320e AND keeping the VRMs from overheating in absence of heatsinks.

Which is why I suggested, in my previous post, that tower cooler might be worse for cooling the board's VRMs than stock coolers.
 
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