CPU not compatible running in underclocked mode

[kmoe55]

When I boot my PC it says "CPU is not compatible, running in underclocked mode
I have been using this CPU for about a month now and never had this problem until yesterday after I installed new RAM

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  FX-8350 (am3+ socket) base speed is supposed to be 4.0 but running at 2.8
  Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 (am3+ socket)
  Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB Kit (2 x 4GB) seems to be running at correct voltage

any ideas of what could be wrong? This problem only occured after I put in the new RAM

 

[BigBoomBoom]

Your mobo is the problem. Why do people keep trying to use 8 cores AMD FX CPU with low end mobo? Mobo doesn't have enough power for CPU.

 

[kmoe55]

Your mobo is the problem. Why do people keep trying to use 8 cores AMD FX CPU with low end mobo? Mobo doesn't have enough power for CPU.

thank you for the response i don't know much about computers :/ so thank you

 

[sizzling]

I agree that cpu on that motherboard will most likely throttle due to weak VRM's I would not expect that warning. I'd try clearing CMOS, if needed look up how in the motherboard manual.

 

[kmoe55]

I agree that cpu on that motherboard will most likely throttle due to weak VRM's I would not expect that warning. I'd try clearing CMOS, if needed look up how in the motherboard manual.

tried, didn't seem to help, I just think it's time to upgrade mobo

 

[BigBoomBoom]

That CPU is usually a bad buy nowadays. If you absolutely can't afford to change CPU + mobo + RAM then you need to buy 970, 990 and 990FX mobo. Those are the only mobos support 8 core FX CPU.

And steer clear of FX-9590 or FX-9370 as upgrade path. Do not ever consider those in future, present or past.