FX 8320 8MB L2 Cache only 2MB?

[AMDSY3D]

Read this: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2940524/send-cpu-rma.html

Now when I'm stress testing my CPU using Prime95 using Hiren's Boot CD's mini Windows XP. But I have realized that my L2 Cache size is only 2MB. It is supposed to be 8MB. I bought it frim TigerDirect (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4904560)
So did something happen to my CPU? Did it lose 6MB of L2 cache? Is that why it is causing my problems?

 

[AMDSY3D]

The EVGA SuperNOVA 750 B is more than you need, but the cost is fine.

First gotta wait 1 more year until warranty expires and make some money by then.

 

[GhislainG]

Will you RMA the motherboard?

 

[AMDSY3D]

Will you RMA the motherboard?

Only if PSU isn't the problem

 

[GhislainG]

The last couple posts are confusing. What's your immediate plan? Will you wait for a year to get another PSU and then RMA the motherboard if the system still doesn't work properly or will you borrow a known good quality 550W PSU to determine if the motherboard is the issue or not?

 

[AMDSY3D]

The last couple posts are confusing. What's your immediate plan? Will you wait for a year to get another PSU and then RMA the motherboard if the system still doesn't work properly or will you borrow a known good quality 550W PSU to determine if the motherboard is the issue or not?

I am going to try to borrow a quality PSU from a friend which is =+ 550W so I can determine is PSU is the issue. If it is, SquareTrade RMA. Then next year buy a new PSU. But if PSU isn't the problem, then MOBO RMA. But still upgrade next year.

 

[GhislainG]

Let us know the test results.

 

[AMDSY3D]

Let us know the test results.

So I finally got a new PSU, Thermaltake Smart 650P. But the problem still persists. The last thing I can think of now is the MOBO.

 

[GhislainG]

Is it under warranty? If not, then you should buy one that can properly support your CPU without having VRM issues. In the end you often get what you pay for and inexpensive parts like the PSU and motherboard are not always a good buy in the long run.

 

[AMDSY3D]

I got it diagnosed and they also found out that it was the MOBO. It is healthy and all but it is kind of like coughing up blood. Getting it RMA'd.

 

[GhislainG]

I hope you haven't been without a stable PC for almost 2 months plus whatever time it will take for the RMA process.