AMD FX-9590 and I7-2600k Ivory Bridge.

[Sejersen]

Hey you guys
First of, sorry for the bad information I'm giving you guys; But here goes.

I wan't to buy a new CPU, the AMD FX-9590. I have the I7-2600k Ivory Bridge installed at the moment, but it just don't cut it anymore. I am afraid of buying the new CPU because of my motherboard is around 2 years old now. the name is Pro something(The BIOS version is American Megatrends from 15-07-2011).
Well, I was wondering if you guys would know whether or not I would be capable of inserting the AMD FX-9590 into my current motherboard; as in does the AMD FX-9590 and the I7-2600k Ivory Bridge have the same sockets? And is it even worth it for games like Battlefield 4 and equally high-end games?

thanks

 

[Sejersen]

Your CPU is fine. Are you overclocked at all? If not and you have a P67/z68/z77 motherboard and a proper CPU cooler, bump the multiplier to 40 for an easy 4.0ghz. There is nothing that CPU can't handle at that speed and that speed should be attainable by any 2600k.

But if I overclock wont my PSU require more power? As it is I only have a 650 watt PSU - And My graphics card require quite a bit of power aswell - Do I have enough power to even overclock, or should I consider a new PSU?

But to answer your question, no I haven't overclocked my computer, haven't had the balls to try it out, been to scared to perhaps burn off my components..

But If you think my PSU can handle it, I will give it a shot

 

[Sakkura]

If the PSU is quality, you can overclock as much as you want. 650W is more than plenty.

 

[CTurbo]

Don't forget a good cpu cooler!!