[SOLVED] CPU upgrade for Asus M51BC (Socket 942) model

[bhchen]

Dear all:

My apology as I don't know whether my question should be posted here or in the "CPU" section.

I own a Asus M51BC (Socket 942) (bought in 2014) desktop PC and am thinking of upgrading its CPU (the current one is AMD FX-8300). As I'm a total novice to computer hardware, I wonder if any kind experts could help recommend as which more recently released and faster AMD CPUs could fit into its motherboard. Many thanks in advance.

Followings are its hardware specs, if they could be of any help.
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[Overview]
Operating System
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
CPU
AMD FX-8300 43 °C
Vishera 32nm Technology
RAM
28.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 668MHz (9-9-9-24)
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. M51BC (Socket 942) 43 °C
Graphics
BenQ GC2870 (1920x1080@60Hz)
DELL 2009W (1680x1050@60Hz)
2048MB ATI AMD Radeon HD 7600 Series (ASUStek Computer Inc) 42 °C
Storage
476GB TS512GSSD370S (SATA (SSD)) 33 °C
3726GB Western Digital WDC WD40EZRX-00SPEB0 (SATA ) 43 °C
1863GB TOSHIBA DT01ACA200 (SATA ) 42 °C
Optical Drives
ATAPI DVD A DH24ACSH
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio

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[Motherboard]
Manufacturer ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Model M51BC (Socket 942)
Version Rev 1.xx
Chipset Vendor AMD
Chipset Model RD9x0
Chipset Revision 02
Southbridge Vendor AMD
Southbridge Model SB910/950
Southbridge Revision 40
System Temperature 43 °C
BIOS
Brand American Megatrends Inc.
Version 0302
Date 2013/8/5
Voltage
+12V 12.210 V
+5V 5.038 V
CPU CORE 1.320 V
VIN3 1.584 V
VIN4 1.476 V
+3.3V 3.118 V
VIN6 1.632 V
VIN7 1.572 V

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[RAM]
Memory slots
Total memory slots 4
Used memory slots 4
Free memory slots 0
Memory
Type DDR3
Size 28672 MBytes
Channels # Dual
DRAM Frequency 668.8 MHz
CAS# Latency (CL) 9 clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) 9 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP) 9 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS) 24 clocks
Bank Cycle Time (tRC) 33 clocks
Physical Memory
Memory Usage 24 %
Total Physical 28 GB
Available Physical 21 GB
Total Virtual 32 GB
Available Virtual 16 GB
SPD
Number Of SPD Modules 4
Slot #1
Slot #2
Slot #3
Slot #4

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[Graphics]
ATI AMD Radeon HD 7600 Series
Manufacturer ATI
Model AMD Radeon HD 7600 Series
Device ID 1002-675B
Subvendor ASUStek Computer Inc (1043)
Current Performance Level Level 0
Current GPU Clock 250 MHz
Current Memory Clock 900 MHz
Current Shader Clock 900 MHz
Voltage 1.100 V
GPU Clock 800.0 MHz
Temperature 43 °C
Core Voltage 1.100 V
Driver version 15.201.2401.0
BIOS Version 113-AD46101-102
Memory Type DDR3
Memory 2048 MB
Bandwidth 28.8 GB/s

 

[QwerkyPengwen]

This thread should definitely be posted under CPU since your question is in regards to CPU.

Don't worry, I will have a mod move it.

Unfortunately you cannot upgrade to anything new, you can only upgrade to a couple of CPU's from that generation and the upgrade is not worth the money.
If you want a newer and faster CPU, you will have to upgrade the entire platform, which will include a new CPU, Mobo, and RAM.

If interested, I can try to recommend you upgrade components if you tell me your budget and country.

 

[bhchen]

Dear xSimply1337x:

I really appreciated your kind reply on my question.

The budget I had in mind, with the condition that I could still use my existing RAMs/Graphic card, to spend for the new Mobo/CPU would be somewhere around US$900. BTW, I'm living in Taiwan right now. Many thanks again for your kind assistance.

Best regards,
Bing

This thread should definitely be posted under CPU since your question is in regards to CPU.

Don't worry, I will have a mod move it.

Unfortunately you cannot upgrade to anything new, you can only upgrade to a couple of CPU's from that generation and the upgrade is not worth the money.
If you want a newer and faster CPU, you will have to upgrade the entire platform, which will include a new CPU, Mobo, and RAM.

If interested, I can try to recommend you upgrade components if you tell me your budget and country.

 

[QwerkyPengwen]

I would assume that Amazon is the online retailer of choice then.
I would also assume that the shipping/import fees are not cheap either.
So you can easily enough start off with mid tier upgrade which will absolutely blow the crap out of your current CPU in performance.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty B450 GAMING K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot - Viper 4 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $344.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-14 04:16 EST-0500

 

[bhchen]

Many many thanks for your quick reply and suggestions.
I'll definitely check them out soon..


Best regards,
Bing

I would assume that Amazon is the online retailer of choice then.
I would also assume that the shipping/import fees are not cheap either.
So you can easily enough start off with mid tier upgrade which will absolutely blow the crap out of your current CPU in performance.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty B450 GAMING K4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot - Viper 4 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $344.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-14 04:16 EST-0500