this cpu is not supported by this model FX8350 on asus M5A78L-Ml

[llhuskyll]

Hi guys i just buy this today at SLS and when i set it up this msg came up >>>this cpu is not supported by this model...


and i check everything and it can be supported , is anything wrong with it?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Update BIOS.....

And FYI please don't mess around trying to overclock your CPU on this motherboard at all cost.

http://www.overclock.net/t/946407/amd-motherboards-vrm-info-database

 

[llhuskyll]

ok im fu*& this is 125W and MB only up to 95W

 

[llhuskyll]

how to update? i cannot even go into BIOS

 

[MoneyFace =p]

how to update? i cannot even go into BIOS

You probably need a spare Phenom II / Bulldozer FX chip to let it recognise and update your BIOS...

 

[MacClipper]

ok im fu*& this is 125W and MB only up to 95W

2 similar sounding models - one 95W, the other 140W support - which is yours?

ASUS - M5A78L-M LX, ASUS - M5A78L-M LX

ASUS - M5A78L-M/USB3, ASUS - M5A78L-M/USB3

 

[morgankell]

in any case for both models I wouldnt recommend any 8 core vishera 125W processor; neither model have VRM heatsinks; the LX has only 3+1 phase. the usb3 has 4+1.

They both have piledriver bios support but u need to update the bios. Even if it says no FX 8350 support, so long it supports other models (i.e. FX 8300, 6300) of the same family it should run the FX 8350

My concern for u is that at load, the mb vrm will probably go pop. If your mb is the LX, get a new mb. if it is the 4+1 usb3 model, undervolt the FX 8350 and get a cheap 8 cm fan to blow on the vrms.

 

[llhuskyll]

my is the M5a78L-M LX3.

 

[llhuskyll]

i have updated the bios but its still the same thing its telling me but i can still use the computer

 

[MacClipper]

As long as you can accept the risks of it failing due to possible power overloading/overheating/smoking/burning despite all the safety advice given above... then you're OK.

Strange though, to splurge on the highest end CPU but skimp badly on the mobo - makes for a weirdly lopsided rig.

 

[llhuskyll]

nope im going to change tmr and tell the shop that this chip and this board cannot put together, just because its the same socket it can fit but cannot work....

 

[MoneyFace =p]

As long as you can accept the risks of it failing due to possible power overloading/overheating/smoking/burning despite all the safety advice given above... then you're OK.

Strange though, to splurge on the highest end CPU but skimp badly on the mobo - makes for a weirdly lopsided rig.

Buyers tend to overlook the TDP aspect of AMD CPUs and motherboards and think it should be just as compatible as Intel variety (where TDP is no longer an issue) as long as socket fits..

I believe the frequent recommendation of high end Intel quad core with low end B75 motherboard led to such info distortion.

 

[llhuskyll]

is i overlook this issue