Is this combo psu and mobo ok for FX-9590

miguel0817

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TYPE or PASTE your text here... Hello guys! I want to thank you all in advance for all the help IM sure I will receive =)

my specs are as followed

OS: WINDOWS 8.1 64 BIT
GPU : ASUS STRIX GTX 980 4GB
CPU: AMD FX 8320 (@4.0)
COOLING: CORSAIR H55
MOBO: ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0
PSU: CORSAIR 750 WATT
HDD: SEAGATE 7200RPM 500GB
DRIVE: ASUS CD/DVD PLAYER
FANS: 2 (REG) AND 4 (LED)

OK! I think that's all.. My questions are, I want to upgrade my CPU to the AMD FX-9590 Vishera 8-Core 4.7GHz! (THE FULL COMBO WITH THE WATERCOOLING SYSTEM) Will my MOBO and PSU support this CPU without blowing up my system =) I asked a tech at Tigersdirect and he said my MOBO will not work with this CPU but I can't find anything supporting this info he gave me. IM also looking at the AMD FX-9370 Vishera 8-Core 4.4GHz! which one will you guys recommend I get as an up grade from the FX8320! Please only answer if your sure I don't want misguided information =/ thank you sooooo much for the help, best answer to the winner!


 
Go for the 9590. That said, it's going to run EXTREMELY hot. I personally have the 9590 and I'm cooling it with the Corsair H110, and it still stays pretty warm. So, I recommend that you upgrade your CPU cooling as well.
 


thanks for the replay. Do you have the sabertooth 990FX R2.0?
 


No, Asus Crosshair V formula-Z currently.
 


will my current psu and mobo support this CPU?
 
While the motherboard supports the cpu, it states the following:
Due to the high TDP, please be noted there are limitations while using this CPU(i.e. special thermal required..)

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_990FX_R20/HelpDesk_CPU/

edit: your psu is also fine for it.
 


If you mean your current CPU and PSU support the Crosshair V formula-Z , yes it will.
 


so cooling is the only limitation? I'll just need a hefty cooler right?
 


No will my 750watt PSU support the 9590 with all the stuff i have in my rig or do i need a bigger psu
 


must have skipped you so i need to upgarde my PSU 750watt wont do the trick
 


Yes, but you will need to upgrade your cooler. Your 750w PSU is enough to run this build, but as stated before, 1000w PSU is recommended.
 

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As mentioned we've had members running 750s that have had all kinds of problemssome have gotten by with 850, not sure which Corsair you have but the CX750 is their entry level and has weak caps