Is it a plug and play cpu?
1307961
At the risk of sounding sarcastic to the OP (which I'm not trying to do), aren't *all* CPUs "plug-and-play?" Of course, many motherboards require drivers for their chipset and any integrated components (audio/video/LAN/etc.), but I've never heard of a "processor driver". As long as the chosen operating system is compatible with the architecture of the processor, there should be no need for drivers/configuration of any kind. Does anyone have any knowledge/experience otherwise?
1307962
Yes, when I inserted it I didnt have to make any changes to the operating system
1307963
Yes, all I've done to max out my 2013 AAA games is install the CPU and put on the stock heat sink.
1307964
ummm... not sure by what u mean but i got me a motherboard, ram, video card, etc. dropped this in the socket, hooked up a cooler, installed windows, installed steam with all my games and have been gaming for months with no problems, even overclocked this bad boy to 3.7, plays any game out and i can do other things while playing my game such as streaming to twitch this is a great cpu i grabbed when on sale, but at the price now i would just go with the FX 6300.
1282897
In reality, it's variable according to whatever load it's under. If you buy this, you'll need a matching motherboard and ram. Good news though, It uses less energy than most previously produced CPUs. If you already have the particular Motherboard this needs, your power supply will work.
1842153
It's on the supported CPU list: http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=2842
2024181
No, it is plug and play. Just connect and wait for driver to install automatically and you're good to go.
1839492
No, it's not compatible with either. This CPU is actually kind of a gag gifts you give it as a present, and when they try to install it, it doesn't fit and you laugh at their plight. Duh.
1853092
It does not appear to be listed as a supported CPU.http://us.msi.com/support/mb/FM2A75MAE35.html#support-cpu
1186411
No! You will have to search for Motherboard w/CPU. If you buy the board don't expect to get a cpu unless it says it come with one
974540
Is your processor duo? I bought this thinking it could support i5 without reading it.
1053323
How do we tell if it is the correct processor and what do we do if we don't get it?
1214310
no. It's powered thru the PCIExpress slot on the mother board. Just pop it in and you are good to go.
853894
Sorry really not familar with the CPU -probably would if you hard wired to you connectors-or get a cheap 12v transformer-try GW-boutique- sure couldn't beat the price if you can't get it to work- just think of the fun you will have experimenting.
675716
Simple answer. Yes. I have a new computer with this PSU and that gen. Of cpu
2034177
You can install only one CPU but there are restrictions with RAM configuration when doing this. But it does work.
802811
Is there a place where to verify what kind of processor it uses? Is it a dual-core?
1940360
No Sadly. This is an AM3+ socket, as the CPU you want has a FM2 socket. FM2 has a big hole in the middle, so watch, as Am3+ does not. Hope this can help! :D
92365
Yes. This is one of the fastest CPUs Intel has made so far, and it will do anything that can be done with a single Quad-core CPU. It also is an an excellent combination of value for the cost.
1076685
I used existing hardware and just swapped out the old for the new. It was basically plug and play. Just need to update the driver from Intel