Did I score a 125 w Mobo by mistake?

[nevadead]

Hi,
Thanks for reading! Please help if you can!

Here is a link to my cpu support list
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130138
K9A2 CF-F is what the mobo says but I can't find one just for the K9A2 CF-F

CPU Anthlon 64 X2 dual core 3.00 Ghz
here's the thing:
My mobo support has a red lettering in the top left corner of that page I linked you to and mine, I'm pretty dang sure, starts with those numbers and my CPU is allegedly 125 w
What is the deal?

I also just got an AMD FX Quad-Core Processor 4100 (3.6 GHz) AM3+, Retail (Black edition)
because I am trying to get better graphics for games like skyrim and etc without just dropping the bank into the toilet.

Should I cancel the order and is there probably damage to my motherboard?

Upgrade recommendations options are appreciated for future use. ex right now I have Hd 5750 which runs skyrim on high with quite decent frames.

 

[COLGeek]

That mobo will not support a FX-4100, if that is your question, as it supports no AM3+ CPUs.

 

[nevadead]

so am2+ won't work with a am3+?
my other question is why the 125 w is working when my mobo support says it shouldn't

 

[COLGeek]

Nope, you can't use an AM2+ mobo with an AM3+ CPU in this case. There are electrical differences between the AM3+ socket and previous versions.

With your existing config, the system will work with the higher TDP CPU in most cases, but you may (or may not) have some eventual heat/power issues. I wouldn't OC such a system and I would keep an eye on system temps.

 

[nevadead]

Could you recommend a fairly inexpensive upgrade for a mobo?

my temperatures are cpu 35 mainboard 25 videocard 33 harddisk 36 fan speed 3042 rpm

runningskyrim minamized
cpu 41 main 32 gpu 37 fan 3042

 

[$hawn]

so am2+ won't work with a am3+?
my other question is why the 125 w is working when my mobo support says it shouldn't

Only CPU's till AM3 are supported. The new FX chips are all AM3+ CPU's. It won't work on your motherboard.
According to your link, your mobo DOES support 125W phenom II x4's. Scroll about 80% down on that CPU list

FYI, an AM3+ chip will work officially only on an AM3+ motherboard.
An AM3 chip can work on AM2+, AM3 as well as AM3+ motherboards.

 

[COLGeek]

Temps are good.

If you don't need Crossfire Support, this is a good option (inexpensive):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157291

If you desire CF, then consider this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130637

 

[nevadead]

Only CPU's till AM3 are supported. The new FX chips are all AM3+ CPU's. It won't work on your motherboard.
According to your link, your mobo DOES support 125W phenom II x4's. Scroll about 80% down on that CPU list

FYI, an AM3+ chip will work officially only on an AM3+ motherboard.
An AM3 chip can work on AM2+, AM3 as well as AM3+ motherboards.

it's an Anthlon
CPU Anthlon 64 X2 dual core 3.00 Ghz
not a phenom did you mean anthlon?

 

[COLGeek]

It does appear that your current CPU is supported and that mobo does indeed support 125w CPUs. Are you 100% sure this is the mobo you have? If so, your current config is fine.

 

[nevadead]

Temps are good.

If you don't need Crossfire Support, this is a good option (inexpensive):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157291

If you desire CF, then consider this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130637

what is your opinion of the crossfire system?
I've read that it's demands more power two run two gpus and I'd rather be on the conservative yet nice and fairly shiny graphics
anyone else?

 

[COLGeek]

I would recommend a single, more capable GPU over 2 lesser, Crossfired GPUs in almost every situation.

 

[nevadead]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130138
Whoops will edit previous link
this is the actual mobo and it does support it as COL and Shawn, thanks, both said.
It was just weird because the amd site didn't have the cf-f version :S

 

[jay_nar2012]

it's an Anthlon
CPU Anthlon 64 X2 dual core 3.00 Ghz
not a phenom did you mean anthlon?

Its Athlon not anthlon.

 

[nevadead]

I would recommend a single, more capable GPU over 2 lesser, Crossfired GPUs in almost every situation.

agreed. Thank you both for your time!
Those mobos look like great deals, much obliged!
I think I'll grab a -wait the chipset matches your recommended mobos for the fx cpu?

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, those mobos support AM3+ CPUs like the FX-4100

 

[nevadead]

Its Athlon not anthlon.

hahaha
my bad

 

[nevadead]

Yes, those mobos support AM3+ CPUs like the FX-4100

so what is the significance of the chipset of the mobo?

 

[COLGeek]

The Asrock I recommended uses the AMD 770 chipset. The MSI uses the AMD 970 chipset. Of the 2, the MSI is the one I would use.

 

[nevadead]

because the 970 chipset will last longer for upgrade sake?
could you take a look at my power supply? I put high end for mobo on the newegg caculator for watts and got 361w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-182-200&nm_mc=EMCA-092011&cm_mmc=EMCA-092011-_-ASC-_-Item-_-17-182-200

 

[COLGeek]

What make/model of PSU are you using?

 

[COLGeek]

because the 970 chipset will last longer for upgrade sake?
could you take a look at my power supply? I put high end for mobo on the newegg caculator for watts and got 361w
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=17-182-200&nm_mc=EMCA-092011&cm_mmc=EMCA-092011-_-ASC-_-Item-_-17-182-200

Should be okay. If I may, I would recommend this one instead:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095

 

[nevadead]

And your reason why?
Modular is nice but it's a fair bit of money for something slightly more functional, yea?
The wattage is 10w less

 

[COLGeek]

Seasonic makes a great PSU. Rosewill makes an inexpensive PSU. With PSUs, you want quality.

 

[nevadead]

I'll put it on my upgrade list. Thanks for your time and feedback.

 

[COLGeek]

Good luck and have fun!