Looking for a new CPU will this work in my current motherboard?

sasquatchie269 · Dec 30, 2016

ok so ive posted here before awhile back and got some good responses, im looking to upgrade my CPU but im not to sure if it will work with my motherboard. Im looking at getting this

https://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9B-19-113-398&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleBiz-PC-_-pla-_-Processors+-+Desktops-_-9B-19-113-398&gclid=CjwKEAiAqJjDBRCG5KK6hq_juDwSJABRm03hOdS55u3kFoNBSqn9pU0qicr9Ypi6iPKbZdbXv60R6xoCvA_w_wcB

I have an asus m4a79xtd evo with an AM3 socket the CPU has a AM3+ im not sure if its the same thing or if its different. I'll list my specs down below if they are needed. Any help is appreciated!

MOBO: asus m4a79xtd evo

GPU: GTX 750

12 gb ddr3 ram

George Mulligan · Dec 30, 2016

No, you cannot use an AM3+ CPU in a AM3 socket (the reverse would work). You will need a new motherboard with AM3+ socket for that CPU (which also has Windows re-install/reactivation considerations).

sasquatchie269 · Dec 30, 2016

ok so if i were to go with something like this https://www.neweggbusiness.com/product/product.aspx?item=9b-13-131-877

would it work?

jpatrick2 · Dec 30, 2016

Negative. The socket on that MoBo will be one pin short. You would need to either replace the MoBo or go with an AM3 CPU. Given that the current AMD CPU's are seriously outdated, I would recommend against upgrading your MoBo unless it will be to make the switch to Intel. Below is a link to a list of supported CPU's for your current MoBo.

https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M4A79XTD_EVO/HelpDesk_CPU/

jpatrick2 · Dec 30, 2016

sasquatchie269 :

That Motherboard would work with the FX 8370, however now you are looking at spending close to $400 on dead technology. You'd be better off saving your money and waiting for the new AMD chips, or spending that money on switching to a newer Intel processor.

George Mulligan · Dec 30, 2016

jpatrick2 :

sasquatchie269 :

That Motherboard would work with the FX 8370, however now you are looking at spending close to $400 on dead technology. You'd be better off saving your money and waiting for the new AMD chips, or spending that money on switching to a newer Intel processor.

Agreed

sasquatchie269 · Dec 30, 2016

oh, didnt know amd was that terrible. so if i switch to an intel based mobo all i would have to do is buy an intel chip? Sorry for all the questions first time this dont want to waste money on something i cant use.

jpatrick2 · Dec 30, 2016

sasquatchie269 :

AMD current chips are just outdated. They will release new ones soon.

If you want to use your same RAM, you could get a Z97 or H97 Motherboard with an i5. It isnt the latest and greatest, but it would allow you to keep pretty much all your other parts, and should be a big improvement performance-wise over what you're currently using.

What are you using your PC for? Gaming, editing, etc..?

madmatt30 · Dec 30, 2016

What's your current CPU ??

The best you can run on that board is a phenom iix6 which in all fairness if you get one cheap on eBay is still a decent CPU if overclocked.

sasquatchie269 · Dec 30, 2016

jpatrick2 :

sasquatchie269 :

AMD current chips are just outdated. They will release new ones soon.

If you want to use your same RAM, you could get a Z97 or H97 Motherboard with an i5. It isnt the latest and greatest, but it would allow you to keep pretty much all your other parts, and should be a big improvement performance-wise over what you're currently using.

What are you using your PC for? Gaming, editing, etc..?

Im using it for gaming.

sasquatchie269 · Dec 30, 2016

madmatt30 :

right now i have a athlon ii x4 630

jpatrick2 · Dec 30, 2016

Personally, I would either stick with my current setup until I could upgrade everything OR switch MoBo and CPU to something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $315.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-12-30 12:34 EST-0500

sasquatchie269 · Dec 30, 2016

jpatrick2 :

ok, thank you so much for the help!

jpatrick2 · Dec 30, 2016

sasquatchie269 :

jpatrick2 :

ok, thank you so much for the help!

No Problem!

madmatt30 · Dec 30, 2016

If that 630 is an earlier deneb model (it'll tell you in cpu-z) under the codename tag , rather than a propus , then theres a good chance of unlocking the l3 cache which boosts performance considerably.
Its also a good overclocked , a $20 cooler could net you 3.5-3.7ghz .

If you're looking at a full system upgrade then fair enough but at the minute that gtx 750 is holding you back as much as anything else.

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