870A-G54 AM3+ Compatable?

[circumventor]

So I've been google searching and can't find any info on this issue. Basically I own the board specified in the title but I can't find any information on whether or not it can be used for the new AMD chips coming out.

I have found this link which specifies my board on the list saying that it supports the chip but I just want to be sure before I drop around $200 on the 990FX.\

Can someone fill me in on what this all means? Thanks

 

[rolli59]

Well MSI says it is socket AM3+ http://www.msi.com/product/mb/870A-G54--FX-.html#/?div=Basic

 

[circumventor]

Oh wow. I checked that page last week and it still said AM3. Thanks for pointing that out Now I can order my 990Fx when it becomes available.

 

[geesharp]

hey circumventor, i have the same mobo as you and i have been wondering about this issue for a while now.. have you gotten the FX to work on it? because MSI has 2 versions of the 870a-g54 i think.. one is AM3 and the other is AM3+ so i really wanna know if you've gotten yours to work..

 

[WR2]

@ geesharp

What color is your socket?
MSI 870A-G54 AM3 (white)

MSI 870A-G54 (FX) AM3+ (black)

 

[WR2]

@ geesharp;

You'd be a lot better off starting up your own New Topic instead of bringing back to life a 3 month dead thread.

 

[geesharp]

meh i only really need a quick reply to this..

i have the white socket..