AMD Bulldozer FX-4100 AM3+ - NEED HELP !!!

[Herbz]

Hi,

I've just purchased AMD Bulldozer FX-4100 Socket AM3+ 4 Core Processor - 3.60GHz, 3.80GHz Turbo and I'm wondering whether or not it will fit my new motherboard. (I'm building a new machine).

Motherboard: AsRock 970 Extreme3 Motherboard
Ram: G Skill Ripjaws F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL 8GB DDR3 (1333MHz,Cas 9)

Can you please also tell me whether or not the above RAM will fit?

Any help is appreciated, I'm just a little confused. I've checked AsRock's website for compatibility and I can see a 4100 listed at 95w but the model number is different to the one I've currently ordered, will this matter as both the CPU and mobo are AM3+ sockets..?

Link for AsRock: http://www.asrock.com/mb/cpu.asp?Model=970%20Extreme3

Also: Is water cooling any good? I'll be gaming mostly (playing WoW).

Many Thanks!

 

[abekl]

Your cpu will work with this motherboard, however, you probably need to update the system BIOS to version 1.2 Look here:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/download.asp?Model=970%20Extreme3&o=BIOS

That ram is fine.

 

[Herbz]

Thanks buddy, that advise was much needed!

 

[Herbz]

When i run my fingers over the AM3+ socket on the mobo is it supposed to feel rough like as if the pins are sticking out?

My old Mobo AM2 isn't like that.

 

[e-ninja]

you really need to do your research.

your mobo will tell you what socket it has, which will tell you what CPU will fit or vise versa.

doesnt make a difference what the pins feel like. your NOT supposed to touch them at all due to the oil on your fingers and hand.

 

[Herbz]

@ e-ninja if you read the post you would've noticed I did research.

Thanks for your helpful post. Provided much insight.