AMD Motherboard Compatibility Help
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vapour
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Best is:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($55.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $195.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - FX-8370 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - M5A78L-M PLUS/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($55.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $195.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-30 20:08 EDT-0400
vapour
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Although I highly recommend Ryzen 3 build, better performance and better upgrade path:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($107.77 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Dark Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $253.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-30 20:10 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($107.77 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Dark Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($85.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $253.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-30 20:10 EDT-0400
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While compatible on paper the 125w FX CPUs are problematic on motherboard like the one your friend has. VRM throttling is a common problem on such boards due to a small 4 phase VRM setup and lack of VRM cooling. I wouldn't suggest anything above 95w FX on such a board(8320e or 8370e).
What cpu does your friend have now as it may not be worth the time and money to invest in that platform.
What cpu does your friend have now as it may not be worth the time and money to invest in that platform.
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