AMD FX-9590 Compatibility

[RektSkrubs]

So I just built my computer with a sorta-crappy CPU (AMD Phenom II X6 1065T), which is AM3, 2.9 GHz, and 95w. I already read the Gigabyte CPU support page, and want to be perfectly sure that when I order the processor, it will work properly with all of my components.

SPECS:

- Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 (Rev. 4.1)
- AMD Phenom II X6 1065 (2.9GHz | 95w)
- Nvidia Geforce GTX 760 (EVGA GTX 760 SC ACX)
- Antec HCG 620M (PSU, 620w)
- Western Digital Black 1TB (HDD, 7200RPM)
- Hp LightScribe DVD/CD (Optical Drive)
- Stock AM3 AMD Cooler (Aluminum, looks like an X with a square in the middle {I think it's old})

Questions:
1. Will the AMD FX-9590 (220w) be supported/have enough power from PSU along with the other components? (MOBO,GPU,HDD,OP_Drive,CPU_Cooler)

2. Should I downgrade to the AMD FX-8350? Is there much of a performance difference between the two processors?

3. Will the GPU possibly be the next bottleneck of the computer, meaning I need to upgrade it later on?

4. Is this a good processor, or should I get a different one that is AM3+, and $250 or less?

Thanks, and when you answer, please leave the question number before the answer.

Thanks again,
RektSkrubs

 

[reedo_43]

Downgrade. I have heard nothing but bad things about that processor. I believe you would have to up your psu to power that proc. and 760 as well.

 

[RektSkrubs]

Are there any processors better than the 8350 that are under $250?

 

[reedo_43]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007671%2050001028&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICED&PageSize=30

 

[sizzling]

The FX9000 series are awful CPUs but lets put that to one side. Your motherboard does not support them, not many due to the ridiculous wattage these CPU's need. List of supported CPU's http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3894

AMD also recommend a 1000w psu with these CPU's and you will need a very good cooler, most choose some form of water cooling.

You would be better off going with a H97 and 4460 or 4690

 

[RektSkrubs]

@sizzling, you did not read my entire post. My motherboard is rev. 4, which supports the chip, but i was wondering if i should buy it. Read entire posts.

 

[RektSkrubs]

I have made my descision, and I am going to go with the 8350, as long as one of you strongly disagree with it for some reason.

 

[reedo_43]

I'd stick with the 8350. You saw a few above it but probably not worth the money for a few more ghz. The 8350 is a very popular and capable chip.

 

[sizzling]

@sizzling, you did not read my entire post. My motherboard is rev. 4, which supports the chip, but i was wondering if i should buy it. Read entire posts.

I did read your post, just didn't pick up on the revision. Its still an awful CPU best kept away from and the rest of my post is still correct. Funny reaction for someone asking for help

 

[AS118]

As an 8350 owner myself, I highly recommend it! The 9000 series are just better binned and overclocked 8350's anyway, and don't really give you much performance at all, at the cost of ENORMOUS extra heat and power usage. Benchmarks show that there's not much of a difference between the 8300 and 9000 series.

The 8370's a nice chip as well, but is really just a 8350 that turbos .1 ghz higher (I think) and is probably more overclockable.