Can ASRock 970-EXTREME3 R2.0 Handle FX 9xxx?

[richy8989]

Hey guys,


Just ordered a AMD fx 9370 and didn't realise until now that the TPD is 220 watts. Will my mobo be able to handle it?


Thanks!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No it's not compatible , ....Sorry.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme9 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $169.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 21:16 EST-0500)


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($169.49 @ Newegg)
Total: $169.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-01 21:18 EST-0500)