[SOLVED] Can I run a R9 5950X in my A320M-k/br?

[Arthur Wesley]

I have bought a budget motherboard from my favorite brand, Asus; it's model is A320M-k/br Prime for AMD CPUs.
The next part I am looking for is the CPU, and currently I have my attention drawn to the new R9 5950X.
How does the motherboard affect on the CPU compatibility and speed?
Furthermore, on ASUS official site this CPU is not listed on compatibility list, perhaps because it's recent, but may it run?

 

[bignastyid]

Not compatible. The 300 series chipsets don't support 5th gen Ryzens.

 

[Arthur Wesley]

What would be the recommended CPU for 300 series?

 

[bignastyid]

Given the weak and uncooled power delivery on that board(VRMs) I wouldn't suggest more than a 3600x.

 

[Arthur Wesley]

Do you have any thermal paste recommendations?

 

[bignastyid]

I normally use Thermal grizzly kryonaut and Noctua nt-h1

 

[Arthur Wesley]

I normally use Thermal grizzly kryonaut and Noctua nt-h1

Thank you, I appreciate your recommendations.