type of processor slot

[ojayxxx]

Am new when it come to pc I jus got a ddr 3 asrock motherboard how do I know what type of processor work in the slot and how I know the difference help plz

 

[volkgren]

It shoudl have the motherboard model printed somewhere on it. Tell us here what it is and look it up for compatible processors.

 

[ojayxxx]

I don't really know what to look for how many type of processor there

 

[volkgren]

I don't really know what to look for how many type of processor there

Then I suppose you will have to take a picture of the motherboard and share it here.

https://imgur.com/ or something similar can host the image to share on this forum.

 

[ojayxxx]

On the socket there is Fm2b and my first processor was a amd yr 2011

 

[ojayxxx]

I don't see the option of posting a picture in here

 

[volkgren]

On the socket there is Fm2b and my first processor was a amd yr 2011

Sounds like socket FM2.

Is the PC working? What are the rest of your specs?

Install this if you don't know https://www.ccleaner.com/speccy

 

[ojayxxx]

Yes it is working my problem is when I try to play high def gaming it's telling me that my pc does not met the minimum requirements and have 8 gb graphic card, 16 g ram,processor 3.6 but is a 2 core board so I want to get a next board and I want to use back the processor in it

 

[ojayxxx]

Can a 2011 A6-5400 series processor work in a 8 core mother

 

[volkgren]

I'd kinda like to know what GPU you have. It will probably be limited by any FM2 CPU you upgrade to, so you will want a new motherboard to get a better CPU.

 

[volkgren]

Can a 2011 A6-5400 series processor work in a 8 core mother

The processor is what has the cores. Your motherboard (FM2/+) can only house a 4-core processor that is of old design.

You will need a new motherboard and processor.

What is your GPU?

 

[ojayxxx]

So if I get an new board my processor will not work in it

 

[volkgren]

So if I get an new board my processor will not work in it

No, your processor is the part that is holding you back. You should upgrade it.

Please, tell us your budget for this upgrade. Also, tell us your GPU so we know for sure. Also, tell us your power supply so we know it's safe to use.

 

[ojayxxx]

My board is a asrock fm2a75m- hd so if I upgrade the processor to a 8 core will it still work

 

[volkgren]

My board is a asrock fm2a75m- hd so if I upgrade the processor to a 8 core will it still work

Your motherboard does not support an 8-core processor.

If you tell me your budget for the upgrade and tell me your GPU model I can better help you find the best parts.

 

[ojayxxx]

My gpu is a amd Radeon r9 390 8gb and a corsair 750w , fury x ram 16gb can you give me some good motherboard price rage because I already gone over my budget upgrade these parts and I don't know the prices on motherboard and processor

 

[volkgren]

If you want to keep your RAM you should go with an LGA 1150 motherboard and an i5-4690(K) or i7-4790(K).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Asrock-Z97-Pro3-Motherboard/192540637114?hash=item2cd450f7ba:g:3ZQAAOSwcJ1a-jos
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-3-5GHz-Quad-Core-CPU-Processor-LGA-1150-Devils-Canyon/253622654616?epid=197367348&hash=item3b0d169698:g:e6oAAOSw7gZa-bCy

and a CPU cooler.

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)

otherwise you will need new RAM for new CPU/Mobo because they use DDR4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i3-8100 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($118.69 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - B360M DS3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $269.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-26 11:51 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

or

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($94.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350M-DS3H Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $242.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-26 11:52 EDT-0400

 

[ojayxxx]

OK thank for all your help I will chose back a ddr 3 board because I want to keep my ram

 

[ojayxxx]

Hello there sorry for bothering you again I have been look at some motherboard and a saw aGIGABYTE 78LMT-USB3 R2

With AMD FX 8320 8 core processor combo is will this is this board actually a 8 core and will it help with hight def gaming

 

[volkgren]

Hello there sorry for bothering you again I have been look at some motherboard and a saw aGIGABYTE 78LMT-USB3 R2

With AMD FX 8320 8 core processor combo is will this is this board actually a 8 core and will it help with hight def gaming

It will help, but not as much as a new quad-core. AMD FX series is old and slow, kind of like your FM2.

 

[ojayxxx]

How do I know when a board is quad core 6 core 8 core ect because they don't always highlight it on the mother

 

[volkgren]

How do I know when a board is quad core 6 core 8 core ect because they don't always highlight it on the mother

As I've said before, it's not the board that has cores, it's the processor.

 

[ojayxxx]

OK thanks

 

[volkgren]

How do I know when a board is quad core 6 core 8 core ect because they don't always highlight it on the mother

I see what you're saying here now, how will you know if a motherboard supports quad, 6, or 8 core CPUs??

You must visit the manufacturer's website to view the specifications and CPU support list. That is the best way to verify if a motherboard supports a certain CPU.