[SOLVED] Is MSI MS-7641 compatible with AMD FX-6300?

[Dimitri001]

I have this configuration currently:
CPU: Athlon II X2 250
MB: MSI MS-7641
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GPU: Some Radeon

I only use my computer for browsing the internet and watching videos online, but the computer is very slow at times and can hang sometimes for a long time, so I'm looking to upgrade.

I will be getting 4 more GBs of ram, but an opportunity has come up to get a AMD FX-6300 for about $35 (it's in my home country's currency, translates to about $35, at any rate it's quite cheap).

I'm wondering:

1. Does my MB support that CPU?
2. Is that CPU significantly faster than my current one? Would it be worth it paying that money for it, or could I find better bang for my buck?

 

[PC Tailor]

By MSI MS-7641 I'm assuming the actual motherboard model is: 760GM-P23 if I'm not mistaken? If so:

1. Yes it does - just potentially want to check if you need a later BIOS.
2. It is signficantly better than the X2 250, but obviously still not great overall for modern day tech. For $35, you're getting a much better performance CPU than your current regardless. (Assuming your CPU is currently your limitation.)

Also just remember adding more RAM to your current RAM is not guaranteed compatibility.

 

[Newtonius]

It is meteorically faster than your current CPU however it is still a pretty slow and outdated CPU. I would recommend the 8320/8350 if you can find those for a decent price in your range.

 

[kanewolf]

According to this page -- https://us.msi.com/Motherboard/support/760GM-P34-FX#support-cpu your motherboard will support an FX 6300.
You want to be sure to update the BIOS prior to making a CPU swap. The "HH" version of the BIOS is the latest. The FX6300 requires the "HB" version. The X2 CPU only requires the "H6" BIOS.