upgrading processor please help

[MatthewF]

Hello everyone,

I am currently running an FX-4130 AMD processor, an ms-7641 motherboard and an asus geforce GTX 750 ti with a 500 atx power supply. My question is would an AMD FX-8350 be compatible with my motherboard

 

[Sig2525]

your motherboard will choke on that 8350, it is compatible but the board is very weak to run an 8350.

 

[Karsten75]

With your motherboard maybe, but not with your power supply. That processor needs 125W all by it's lonesome self.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

I don't even see that board........? Google returns this:

http://us.msi.com/product/mb/760GMP23_FX.html#hero-overview

With this CPU support list:

http://us.msi.com/support/mb/760GMP23_FX.html#support-cpu

 

[MatthewF]

your motherboard will choke on that 8350, it is compatible but the board is very weak to run an 8350.

would you be able to recommend something weaker but efficient? in the AMD brand

 

[Sig2525]

your mobo is really just for running a FX 4 cores ( i don't recommend using FX 6 to 8 cores on that mobo)

as u see it only has 1 4 phase power connector on the mobo and the vrms and capacitors are weak on easy to overload on that mobo.

i suggest u get a better mobo and like a gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P rev1 or rev2 and an FX 6300 (and overclock to 6350 speed) if it is within your budget or an 8320 (and overclock to 8350 speed) if you can stretch your cash a little.

 

[MatthewF]

your mobo is really just for running a FX 4 cores ( i don't recommend using FX 6 to 8 cores on that mobo)

as u see it only has 1 4 phase power connector on the mobo and the vrms and capacitors are weak on easy to overload on that mobo.

i suggest u get a better mobo and like a gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P rev1 or rev2 and an FX 6300 (and overclock to 6350 speed) if it is within your budget or an 8320 (and overclock to 8350 speed) if you can stretch your cash a little.

alright man thanks alot much appreciated! very helpful

 

[Sig2525]

and what is the exact model of your powersupply? generic power supply tend to burn hi end stuffs.