AMD 8350 Crosshair

[blahweery]

Just installed a AMD FX 8350 on my Crosshair Formula IV Motherboard,and getting a full red led dram light and monitor not coming on any ideas.

 

[barto]

Yes, the 8350 isn't on the motherboards supported CPU list. It's probably not going to work.

http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/CROSSHAIR_IV_FORMULA/HelpDesk_CPU/

 

[blahweery]

its was recommended by a person on this site

 

[blahweery]

This is the person who told me would be a good one too get Dunlop0078.

 

[barto]

I'm sorry to hear that. The Crosshair IV doesn't support the 8350. The Crosshair V does. Can you link the post that suggests the upgrade?

http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/CROSSHAIR_IV_FORMULA/
http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/CROSSHAIR_V_FORMULA/HelpDesk_CPU/

 

[blahweery]

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2422817/amd-cpu.html There's the link there.New one being taken out, old one back in i was going for 8320 AMD Processor but then changed my mind and got the 8350 which was recommended to me,so this will not work in a Crosshair Formula IV.Ah well least the pc has had a good clean lol.Thankyou for the response just the hassle of sending it back now and replace.

 

[TheMagicalWallaby]

They probably meant the Crosshair Formula V.

http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/CROSSHAIR_V_FORMULA/

 

[slyu9213]

Ouch sorry it seems Dunlop0078 misread the IV as a V or otherwise mistaken your motherboard. The Crosshair IV is an AM3 motherboard and will only support AM3 processors. You would need the Crosshair V Formula or Crosshair V Formula Z to have any FX processor work.

You have a few choices and each requires you to sell some component.

1) Return/Sell your FX 8350 and get an Phenom II X6 (1100T,1090T, 1075T, 1065T, 1055T, 1045T)
2) Sell your Crosshair IV and Buy compatible AM3+ Motherboard for your FX 8350
3) Sell your Crosshair IV, FX 8350, your previous CPU and build an Intel PC

 

[blahweery]

Ouch sorry it seems Dunlop0078 misread the IV as a V or otherwise mistaken your motherboard. The Crosshair IV is an AM3 motherboard and will only support AM3 processors. You would need the Crosshair V Formula or Crosshair V Formula Z to have any FX processor work.

You have a few choices and each requires you to sell some component.

1) Return/Sell your FX 8350 and get an Phenom II X6 (1100T,1090T, 1075T, 1065T, 1055T, 1045T)
2) Sell your Crosshair IV and Buy compatible AM3+ Motherboard for your FX 8350
3) Sell your Crosshair IV, FX 8350, your previous CPU and build an Intel PC

 

[blahweery]

Ouch sorry it seems Dunlop0078 misread the IV as a V or otherwise mistaken your motherboard. The Crosshair IV is an AM3 motherboard and will only support AM3 processors. You would need the Crosshair V Formula or Crosshair V Formula Z to have any FX processor work.

You have a few choices and each requires you to sell some component.

1) Return/Sell your FX 8350 and get an Phenom II X6 (1100T,1090T, 1075T, 1065T, 1055T, 1045T)
2) Sell your Crosshair IV and Buy compatible AM3+ Motherboard for your FX 8350
3) Sell your Crosshair IV, FX 8350, your previous CPU and build an Intel PC

 

[blahweery]

So in your wisdom which processor out of the Phenom II X6 is the best to put in my Crosshair Formula IV for gaming and video rendering.

 

[slyu9213]

Well the only difference are the clock frequencies and that the 1090T and 1100T have unlocked multipliers for easy OCing. The Phenom II x6 seem to all reach around the 4GHz mark give or take a little. If you're not OCing look at the one with the highest stock clock speeds. If you arw you can pretty much choose whichever depending on if you want save money or a chance of a higher OC. I personally have a 1055T that does 3.8Ghz on a crappy mobo.

 

[barto]

^^^^ Agreed.

But, I would honestly go with a new motherboard since you already have the best AMD CPU.

 

[blahweery]

^^^^ Agreed.

But, I would honestly go with a new motherboard since you already have the best AMD CPU.

 

[blahweery]

YUP i would agree, but in the process of returning AMD FX 8350 and getting a AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition.The ironic thing is my wifes gaming rig has a Crosshair Formula V in it so if not returned this will be put in there.I no the company will test it and find no fault in it and just send it back so no refund and a processor i should of never really got in the first place.But hey ho my wife will be really happy lol.Thanks for the help onwards and upwards.Have a good one.

 

[slyu9213]

Good luck.

 

[barto]

Sorry for the mix up. Best of luck.