How do I know if my cpu is installed correctly?

[Nochie]

I have recently upgraded to an AMD: FX 8350 after having an AMD: Athalon 2 640. I installed the new processor to what I thought was correct, but I am seeing little to no change as far as performance. Have I bent a pin, installed the processor incorrectly, or not have my computer recognize it?

 

[burdenbound]

I am still only getting two cores

The 8350 is not listed on the CPU support list on the manufacturers website. It supports most of the other ones so I would think it would work but it's possible that is the source of your problems.

 

[Nochie]

Yeah that sounds like it.