Could a Gigabyte 970A-DS3P run an AMD fx 8350

Shmichael · Apr 25, 2016

I am currently using an gigabyte 78lmt-s2p and from another thread have learnt that it will not run my new AMD fx8350, at least not very well.
Would this motherboard be able to run my CPU.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-970A-DS3P-Motherboard-Socket-Express/dp/B00CX4MUCC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461338724&sr=8-1&keywords=Gigabyte+GA-970A-D3P

Dunlop0078 · Apr 25, 2016

That Gigabyte GA-78LMT board should run an 8530 just fine (I used to have one) who said it wouldn't? I wouldn't overclok an 8350 on that board but it should be fine at stock settings. The gigabyte 970a board would be fine as well, you could probably get a decent overclock on that board too.

Shmichael · Apr 25, 2016

The problem I had with the 78lmt-s2p was that for some reason my new CPU is only showing up as 2.81ghz acprrding to wondows, it should be running at 4ghz. In a previous thread I created someone told me that this was due to my motherboard only having something like 95v when my CPU needed 125v or something, can't remember the details.

Dunlop0078 · Apr 25, 2016

Where did you look in windows? task manager? That tells you the current cpu speed, when at idle the cpu will dynamically lower its clock speed to save power. Put the computer under load and it should jump up to 4ghz.

Shmichael · Apr 26, 2016

I simply typed in CPU on my windows search bar and it came up with some information, though I did also use cpu-z. For more information here is a link to the previous thread.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-3038234/amd-8350-appearing-81ghz-4ghz.html#xtor=EPR-8809

Dunlop0078 · Apr 26, 2016

Shmichael :

Use prime95 to put the cpu under load or anything that will give the cpu something to do, then check your speeds again with cpu-z it should go up.

Shmichael · Apr 26, 2016

I did that with the game star citizen which is extremely demanding and it didn't change.

Shmichael · Apr 26, 2016

Don't know y it keeps quoting.

Shmichael · Apr 26, 2016

If you have another solution to the problem I would be happy to try it but if not do think upgrading to the new motherboard will fix the issue

Dunlop0078 · Apr 26, 2016

It supports that cpu, are you absolutely sure its not getting to 4ghz at all? How is performance in games? Gigabyte says that board will support an 8350 at 4ghz.

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

Shmichael · Apr 27, 2016

I seem to be getting a solid 2.81ghz, with the occasional dipp, when playing games that I am pretty sure are quite CPU intensive. As for performance I haven't noticed much of a difference between this one and my old one which odd, but this one is a lot louder, the case gets hotter and I have had the occasional spotainous shut down and then instant restart. Also with the statement the my motherboard does support the CPU, do u mean my current one or the one I am planning to upgrade to?

Dunlop0078 · Apr 27, 2016

Shmichael :

Your current one, look at the gigabyte link I posted above.

Shmichael · Apr 27, 2016

My motherboard is labeled 78lmt-s2p not usb3 though i don't know if there's a difference.

Shmichael · Apr 29, 2016

The 78lmt-s2p doesn't seem to support the 8350, or at least it doesn't mention it in the list if supported CPUs, do I think I am going to buy the 970a-ds3p.

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