Which AMD FX CPU would be compatible with my motherboard?

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Hello, I'm currently using a 90PA06Q0-M0XBN0 Asus Evo2 M52BC AMD Desktop Motherboard. I want to upgrade my CPU to something better withing the FX Range. What is the most reliable and compatible cpu to work with my motherboard.
 
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That should be the same as the ASUS M5A97 motherboard as far as CPU support, so it should support any FX CPU up to an FX-8350. It may need a bios update in order to do so though.

An FX-8320 has the exact same 8 core configuration, with a slightly lower base clock, and can be overclocked to higher than FX-8350 performance levels with a decent cooler. It it usually also less expensive. That would be my recommendation unless you can get an 8350 for a good price.

Edit: Actually that board does not have heatsinks on the VRMs. I would not suggest using anything higher than an FX 8320 and I would not suggest trying to overclock on it. An FX-6300 would be a safer bet.

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That should be the same as the ASUS M5A97 motherboard as far as CPU support, so it should support any FX CPU up to an FX-8350. It may need a bios update in order to do so though.

An FX-8320 has the exact same 8 core configuration, with a slightly lower base clock, and can be overclocked to higher than FX-8350 performance levels with a decent cooler. It it usually also less expensive. That would be my recommendation unless you can get an 8350 for a good price.

Edit: Actually that board does not have heatsinks on the VRMs. I would not suggest using anything higher than an FX 8320 and I would not suggest trying to overclock on it. An FX-6300 would be a safer bet.

What is your current CPU model?
 
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My current CPU model is an AMD FX 4300. Also, would I be able to get a AMD FX 8300? Furthermore, would the AMD fx 8300 or AMD fx 6300 have any bottle necking for the
GeForce GTX 1050 Gigabyte Windforce OC 2GB?
 
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An FX-8300 SHOULD work on that board, but again, I'm not sure it's a good idea due to the fact that the 8 core chips have a substantially higher TDP (Heat/Power) than the 6 core chips. Better would be an FX-6300 or FX-6350. You would certainly be better off with any of those, whether it is an 8 or 6 core, than with what you have now. With a six or 8 core FX chip you should not really see any problems when paired with a GTX 1050.

 
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Alright, thanks! Let's hope this would work! :)
 
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