I goofed, I put this cpu on my amd M4A79XTD EVO, I am wondering if the cpu FX 4130 is still usable on a AM3+ mobo,or did I ruin the CPU
340509
I don't see why not as long as you didn't bend the pins it should still be fine.
340510
Yes, technically, so long as nothing was fried, and you did not bend any pins while getting it in a non compatible slot. Only way to know for sure is to test.
55868
Just off the top of my head I think that is a dual core processor. You could use it but there would be some bottle-necking. Isn't that CPU on an AM3 board? Why don't you upgrade to a FX CPU (quad core-still cheap options) and then do the HD 7850.
275673
It is an AM3 socket. It is designed to work with AM2+ or AM3, but you will likely need to update your bios first if you use it in an AM2+ socket. Under most circumstances, you can us an AM3 cpu on an AM3+ mother board. To be certain, you should check the supported processors list on your manufacturer's official page. List your mother board here, and one of us can likely check it for you. souces: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Phenom_microprocessors#Phenom_II_series http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K10/AMD-Phenom%20II%20X4%20960T%20Black%20Edition%20-%20HD96ZTWFK4DGR.html The seal on the box, which I unfortunately damaged to much to scan correctly also stated AM3.
1465937
The FX processors require a different socket than the Phenom so a new mobo will be required. It also has the video built on to the chip, ok but not the best. Check out Tomshardware.com.
920220
If I remember correctly, it should take the FX-8320. If you go to the MSI web site and look up this mother board, they Do have a list of what CPU's will work with This MB. That would be your best bet, to make should this expencive CPU will work correctly! I have had no problem with the FX-6xx CPU using this MB... Good luck with your new computer :o) KG
1386506
My question to you is what are you upgrading from? because I have this mobo with an A10-5800K and it works like a champ.
2148594
Well, it depends. The Phenom II that I reviewed is a AM3 socket vs an AM3+ with the FX-4130 it's showing as the newer model. So they are two slightly different models and your motherboard may support a AM3 socket but not an AM3+. According to CPU Benchmark the Phenom II x4 965 gets an average CPU mark of 4310 vs the FX-4130 which gets one of 4147. http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+Phenom+II+X4+965&id=370 http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+FX-4130+Quad-Core The two processors are utilizing two different architectures, and to be honest I purchased this because this was the best upgrade I could get for the motherboard I have. So I never really looked at the FX line. I can only speak to this processor. So far I've found that the Phenom II with appropriate cooling runs very nicely. Speed was secondary to how cool it runs, reliability and stability. You do have to have sufficient room in your case for airflow to move around. I've actually removed the side panel of my desktop to allow more airflow to flow through. Other than that it's been functioning flawlessly as a good upgrade to an off the shelf Best Buy PC.
1939940
Yes it is. I use it with my fx series 4300 CPU, and it works amazingly. Great choice for mid-upper level gaming with AMD
935476
It is trully hard to give an honest answer to this question. some manufactors make propriety coolers and what would appear to work does not. my board is listed as having an fm2 socket therefore i assumed this cooler was compatible through no fault of the coolers it turns out that instead of and amd fm2 i needed and intel 1150. if you are unsure, first take some measurements look at how the old one attaches do a little research on the interent and worse case scenario opt for just the fan replacement if you can make do with that instead.'
1952367
It's been running perfectly for over 3 months in my build. I even upgraded my CPU a month ago to an AMD FX-6300, and my performance is much better than the older AM3 quad-core I had in it originally. The only reason you see so many negative reviews are people who either don't know what they are doing, or are upset at what they purchased. I can tell you from my own personal experience, being in the computer business and a hobbyist for over 30 years that this motherboard and most of the Gigabyte boards are high quality and very reliable. Hope this helps you decide.
377422
I have a Rev1.x board with an FX8350 and haven't had a single problem with it. I had original bought the board prior to the FX release. When the release finally came, I wasn't impressed with the benchmarks and so kept my Phenom II in it. When the 8350 finally came out, I upgraded to it with my original board and its been smooth sailing every since.
973373
What the responder said Am3+ is fine. Look at the details on the coolers the block compatibility shows what types of motherboards are good.
1118883
yep it's AMD Socket AMD3+ but to make sure 100% go to asrock website under AMD Socket Motherboard AMD3+ and check the CPU compability list http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/990FX%20Extreme4/?cat=CPU
1174765
This has worked perfectly with my AMD processor (FX-4300). No issues have been encountered.
275671
It is an AM3 socket. It is designed to work with AM2+ or AM3, but you will likely need to update your bios first if you use it in an AM2+ socket. Under most circumstances, you can us an AM3 cpu on an AM3+ mother board. To be certain, you should check the supported processors list on your manufacturer's official page. List your mother board here, and one of us can likely check it for you.souces: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Phenom_microprocessors#Phenom_II_series http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K10/AMD-Phenom%20II%20X4%20960T%20Black%20Edition%20-%20HD96ZTWFK4DGR.html The seal on the box, which I unfortunately damaged to much to scan correctly also stated AM3. It is an AM3 socket. It is designed to work with AM2+ or AM3, but you will likely need to update your bios first if you use it in an AM2+ socket. Under most circumstances, you can us an AM3 cpu on an AM3+ mother board. To be certain, you should check the supported processors list on your manufacturer's official page. List your mother board here, and one of us can likely check it for you.souces: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Phenom_microprocessors#Phenom_II_series... » Read More It is an AM3 socket. It is designed to work with AM2+ or AM3, but you will likely need to update your bios first if you use it in an AM2+ socket. Under most circumstances, you can us an AM3 cpu on an AM3+ mother board. To be certain, you should check the supported processors list on your manufacturer's official page. List your mother board here, and one of us can likely check it for you.souces: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Phenom_microprocessors#Phenom_II_series http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K10/AMD-Phenom%20II%20X4%20960T%20Black%20Edition%20-%20HD96ZTWFK4DGR.html The seal on the box, which I unfortunately damaged to much to scan correctly also stated AM3. « Show Less
1108526
Jeff, the question you need to confirm is what Socket is compatible with the motherboard on that computer. It has to be an AM3 socket. Then yes, you will be able to use this CPU and you will notice a major improvement in performance. I do a lot of video rendering and it cut my time in half from the Anthlon II 260 I had installed in my pc. Great CPU. I'm very pleased with it... Find it for under $100 and it's a score... Hope this helps.
480666
This board was really made for the AMD FX line of processors - all of which come unlocked from AMD. Ive owned this board for about a year and was surprised to get my FX-8350 up to 4.5ghz stable. Anyone buying this board really should be pairing an FX cpu with it anyways.