Looking for answers on upgrading

[PrimeTimePear]

Hello everyone and happy Saturday,

I just had a question on my current motherboard, it's mediocre at best. However, from what I am seeing on PC Part Picker it's saying everything is compatible. My concern is if my motherboard can handle a new CPU. My current CPU is a Model: Z1-7641 or MSI 760GM-P34 (FX) AM3+ AMD 760G + SB710 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard. I want to upgrade to a AMD - FX-8350 4GHz 8-Core Processor with a Noctua - NH-U9S 46.4 CFM CPU Cooler. I am fairly new to the PC gaming world so, I also apologize if I sound naive or didn't provide enough information. Thank you in advance for your time and help!

This is the PC part picker list of what seem to be my current components. (if it doesn't work I apologize)
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nDHwzY

This is where I got the original rig from. It was an on sale upgrade overtime project. (my first gaming PC)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0111MTSZ8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


My current rig with some additional upgrades I provided over time.
Computer Information:
Manufacturer: MSI
Model: Z1-7641
Processor Information:
CPU Vendor: AuthenticAMD
CPU Brand: AMD FX(tm)-4300 Quad-Core Processor
CPU Family: 0x15
CPU Model: 0x2
CPU Stepping: 0x0
CPU Type: 0x0
Speed: 3800 Mhz
4 logical processors
2 physical processors
Windows 10 OS 64bit
Video Card:
Driver: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
Primary Bus: PCI Express 16x
Primary VRAM: 4095 MB
Memory:
RAM: 8190 Mb

 

[volkgren]

"Upgrading" to another FX series CPU is not a good idea now. The FX series is old and outdated, slower than new budget CPUs. Save your money and get a new CPU/Mobo/RAM setup.

 

[volkgren]

This is what I would suggest. You can choose a better CPU if your budget allows.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($93.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-Gaming 3 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($91.99 @ Newegg Business)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $331.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-05 21:08 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($112.64 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($65.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($91.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $332.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-05 21:10 EDT-0400