Fm2 and Fm2+?

[AlpeyMLG]

Hi,

I currently have a MSI 2AE0 motherboard, which supports FM2 CPU sockets -

http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/specs-2ae0-msi/

I'm looking to upgrade my CPU, Not bothered if it's an APU because I'll be upgrading my GPU too...Infact I have a Sapphire Radeon 6970 at a friends house, I know it isn't great, but it'll be better than my GeForce 620 -

http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/product_index.aspx?psn=000101&pid=1147&lid=1

I did some searching and I found a thread that said the best FM2 socket CPU/APU was a A10 7580K. I later realised it's an FM2+, And I'm not sure if there's a difference between FM2 and FM2+ so I didn't purchase it.

So my question is what would be the best FM2 (NOT FM2+) CPU/APU?

Thanks

 

[legokill101]

a FM2 cpu will work in a FM2+ socket but a FM2+ cpu will not work in a FM2 socket so yes you need a FM2 cpu

 

[cin19]

Your MB is the OEM version I think, the cpu support list is http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/specs-2ae0-msi/ and the best cpu will be A10-5800K, and the MB does not support the newer A10 7580K because the BIOS may not support it.

 

[legokill101]

You can check for a Bios update with they likely have one by now that supports the newer a10 6800k

 

[Tchota]

check some of the FM cpus out there:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/cpu/#k=23&xcx=0&sort=a7&page=1

what is your budget?

 

[AlpeyMLG]

Your MB is the OEM version I think, the cpu support list is http://www.findlaptopdriver.com/specs-2ae0-msi/ and the best cpu will be A10-5800K, and the MB does not support the newer A10 7580K because the BIOS may not support it.

I have no idea what an OEM version is haha. I'm thinking the AMD A10 6800K would be best?

 

[AlpeyMLG]

check some of the FM cpus out there:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/cpu/#k=23&xcx=0&sort=a7&page=1

what is your budget?

My budget will be the best FM2 socket CPU haha!

 

[cin19]

OEM= original equipment manufacturer
I guess the PC will be like HP brand. If they don't provide the BIOS, because the a10 6800k came out mid 2013, the MB will not support the A10 6800K.

 

[Tchota]

check some of the FM cpus out there:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/cpu/#k=23&xcx=0&sort=a7&page=1

what is your budget?

My budget will be the best FM2 socket CPU haha!

In this case the best FM2 CPU for your motherboard is this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/W4Jm3C 😀 , and it will cost you 141$.

The performance increase will blow your mind, and as you can see, the CPU even comes with a free motherboard, hehehe (if you want 4 ram slot, you can even change the free motherboard to this one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gab85mds3h by paying 20$ more)

 

[AlpeyMLG]

OEM= original equipment manufacturer
I guess the PC will be like HP brand. If they don't provide the BIOS, because the a10 6800k came out mid 2013, the MB will not support the A10 6800K.

My PC is a HP P6 (something something something), I don't think it has a BIOS...So what is the best CPU/APU I can get that my MB will support?

 

[AlpeyMLG]

OEM= original equipment manufacturer
I guess the PC will be like HP brand. If they don't provide the BIOS, because the a10 6800k came out mid 2013, the MB will not support the A10 6800K.

My PC is a HP P6 (something something something), I don't think it has a BIOS...So what is the best CPU/APU I can get that my MB will support?

 

[Tchota]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280

You can change MB and CPU, you just need to check if it will fit inside your case.

 

[crispytheone]

Now I don't know this for a fact, but wouldnt the athlon x4 760k work, he has a graphics card and its just a 5800k with no graphics, that would certainly do the job

 

[AlpeyMLG]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280

You can change MB and CPU, you just need to check if it will fit inside your case.

I do not want to change anything but my APU to another CPU or APU.

 

[AlpeyMLG]

Now I don't know this for a fact, but wouldnt the athlon x4 760k work, he has a graphics card and its just a 5800k with no graphics, that would certainly do the job

I have no idea, you'd have to wait for others to reply. Either way I'm happy to get either one. I just don't want the disappointment of installing the CPU/APU and it not working because of some kind of problem 🙁

 

[Tchota]

it will be a risk to buy a CPU not listed on the link you posted. If it does not work you will have to buy new board or return the CPU (if you can) or try to sell it.

Just get one of the listed CPU, preferably a used one (the cheapest you can find). Or buy a new motherboard and the i3.

 

[cin19]

Hi, AlpeyMLG, just buy the A10-5800K, that is the best you can get for your pc, if you don't want change the MB. and by the way if you change the MB, you will need other copy OS too, because the OEM version windows can't be used for other manufactured brand MB.

 

[AlpeyMLG]

Hi, AlpeyMLG, just buy the A10-5800K, that is the best you can get for your pc, if you don't want change the MB. and by the way if you change the MB, you will need other copy OS too, because the OEM version windows can't be used for other manufactured brand MB.

I don't want to change my motherboard 100% So if I got the A10 it will be fine? What about this OEM stuff people are mentioning. I don't want to open the mail to a dissapointing APU that doesn't work 🙁

 

[cin19]

For the OEM PC, because the BIOS updating has limitation, when you upgrade the cpu you have to buy the cpu that is in the their cpu support.
For A10 5800K, it is not the best cpu but it is good, I found the reviews, and like you have the discrete GPU ( if you get the hd6970 ) you will be fine.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6347/amd-a10-5800k-a8-5600k-review-trinity-on-the-desktop-part-2/6
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/5063/amd_a10_5800k_trinity_and_fx_8350_vishera_joint_cpu_review/index.html

 

[AlpeyMLG]

For the OEM PC, because the BIOS updating has limitation, when you upgrade the cpu you have to buy the cpu that is in the their cpu support.
For A10 5800K, it is not the best cpu but it is good, I found the reviews, and like you have the discrete GPU ( if you get the hd6970 ) you will be fine.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6347/amd-a10-5800k-a8-5600k-review-trinity-on-the-desktop-part-2/6
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/5063/amd_a10_5800k_trinity_and_fx_8350_vishera_joint_cpu_review/index.html

So the A10 5800K will definitely work Thank you! -Picked as solution