Can I upgrade to a better amd card like an FX-8370e or fx-8300?

MobyX521 · Oct 21, 2016

I have this CPU: https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/760GMA-P34-FX.html#hero-overview

I'm stuck with a really inadequate fx-4300 and am looking to upgrade my processor without needing a new mobo, ram, windows version, etc.. which would cost about $500!

Rather, I want to upgrade to a card like the fx-8300 or fx-8370e. The question is, will my mobo support these chips without any problems?

Justiceinacan · Oct 21, 2016

A socket AM3+ motherboard SHOULD support an 8-core AMD FX

[strike]However, there can be an issue with lower grade boards without adequate VRM heatsinks and VRM throttling, telling us your current CPU doesn't help, we need to know the motherboard.[/strike]

Ah, I see that was a link to the motherboard. As far as I can tell you shouldn't use a CPU that draws power beyond 95W because it might cause thermal throttling because the VRM's (to the left of the CPU) have no proper heatsinks from what I can see.

Also, if you ask me, there are only two that you should consider imo ; FX 8350 for it's raw clocks for the price and the 8300 because it is the cheapest 8 core model for the price.

elbert · Oct 21, 2016

The motherboard supports upto the FX-8370 but not the FX-9000 series. It also has a warning about 200W CPU's. If you want to overclock I suggest starting on the cheap FX-8300 and a good heatsink. This should get you to 4.2Ghz but I wouldn't suggest going any higher due to the 200w warning.
https://us.msi.com/file/test_report/TR19_2887.pdf

I suggest the CM 212 evo to keep the price low also the cpu has a newegg promo code for $5 off.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8300 3.3GHz 8-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $139.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-21 15:44 EDT-0400

Supernova1138 · Oct 21, 2016

That board claims 125 Watt support but it has weak uncooled VRMs which means any of the 125 Watt CPUs are likely to throttle when placed under heavy load. The 95 Watt 8 core CPUs like the FX 8300, 8320e and 8370e are your only real options.

Justiceinacan · Oct 21, 2016

Supernova1138 :

That's what I was getting at, I believe OP would have to get a 990FX / ATX sized (decent quality) motherboard which I would highly recommend against because then the benefit of the cost is just not worth it.

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