Fastest Gaming Processor for FM1A55M LX3 (R9 270x and 8GB RAM, Seasonic 620W)

[nVidea]

I have Asus FM1A55M LX3 (Why can't I find its official page on Asus?)

What's the best processor for it? I already have R9 270x Sapphire Toxic 2GB, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD and Seasonic M12II 620Watts.

I prefer non APU processor since I already have R9 270x Toxic.

I might not buy new Intel motherboard and Intel processor since I'm afraid its too complicated compared to consoles, I'm already facing shutting down problems and my processor cooler (on top of the heatsink) doesn't turn on as I turn on my desktop power (I have to manually poke or rotate the processor cooler/fan for it to turn on and cool the heatsink down). Compared to consoles which are easier to handle and set.

SO I might convert to PS 3 or 4. But I still want to play PC games, what's the best gaming processor for my motherboard? Thanks!

 

[jimmysmitty]

Well one problem is that Asus names them a different way. Yours is actually called the F1A55-M LX3 (might be a R2.0 or Pro). I can't find it on their site but might be region specific naming.

Second, all the F1A55-M boards will have very similar support for CPUs. Based on that the best CPU I can see for yours is either the 651K Athlon X4 or the A8-3870K.

 

[Wisecracker]

AMD Athlon IIX4 651K

The F1A55-M LX3 FM1 motherboard appears to be 'local' to SE Asia only with limited CPU support . . .
https://www.asus.com/id/Motherboards/F1A55M_LX3/HelpDesk_CPU/

 

[aeko97]

I have Asus FM1A55M LX3 (Why can't I find its official page on Asus?)

What's the best processor for it? I already have R9 270x Sapphire Toxic 2GB, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD and Seasonic M12II 620Watts.

I prefer non APU processor since I already have R9 270x Toxic.

I might not buy new Intel motherboard and Intel processor since I'm afraid its too complicated compared to consoles, I'm already facing shutting down problems and my processor cooler (on top of the heatsink) doesn't turn on as I turn on my desktop power (I have to manually poke or rotate the processor cooler/fan for it to turn on and cool the heatsink down). Compared to consoles which are easier to handle and set.

SO I might convert to PS 3 or 4. But I still want to play PC games, what's the best gaming processor for my motherboard? Thanks!

Hey! For your motherboard I think the best CPU you could get is AMD Athlon II X4 651K (4-core @ 3.00 GHz) although it has got a 100W TDP and you'd have to get a good cooling system but I think it is worth the shot.

Edit: If you find any answer the solution to your problem, select it as the solution so other people with the same problem as you can find it easily and that will also avoid multiple threads on the same topic.

 

[Geekwad]

Athlon IIX4 651K is the fastest available, but I should point out that it still isn't the best gaming choice out there. For what you'd spend for a used or refurbished processor (~$50USD), plus a new cooler that it sounds like you need, you could get a much newer and more capable processor.

This of course does mean a motherboard upgrade, but even with this expense you'd still be paying far less than the price of switching to PlayStation, but with much greater performance. It is definitely more complicated that buying a new console and plugging it in, but if you're considering a switch in processor, then you're already taking on the most sensitive part of the process anyway. The rest of the cabling and other intimidating looking parts are simpler than they seem, as they are clearly labeled and the connectors won't let you make a huge mistake.

I'm not saying jump into it head first, but if you go slow, follow the instructions and ask lots of questions, it is a doable project for anyone.

 

[nVidea]

Thank you for all your answers. If I may ask, is this 651k a lot more powerful than my original processor: AMD X3 450 @3.2Ghz?

What's complicated for me is the wirings from case's turn on/off, audio, USB wirings to be connected to the motherboard (those tiny gold pins).

And I think I need to find that Athlon x3 651k if it's still available.

1. Also, do you think that the GPU of my current processor (A-something 3500 3-core @2.1ghz) can handle few hours of gaming?
2. Should I use the GPU of my processor and sell my R9 270x since I'm thinking of just using that cpu's GPU (my gf would play some online game) and I'll play PS 3.

 

[jimmysmitty]

Keep the R9 270x. The Athlon II X4 651K does not have a built in GPU, it is just the CPU. That is if it is available. I can't find any new here in the US but maybe where you are they have some still.