Processor help

[medar]

Can somebody tell me what is the best possible CPU that I can get  for this motherboard? I don't wanna look each and every one, someone here will probably know just by looking at it. Here are the supported processor list for my motherboard https://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Gigabyte/GA-78LMT-S2(rev._1.1).html

[FloRolf]

See the comments below

Either the FX8350 or 8370.

I kinda wouldn't trust the board though because the FX8.... Needs quite the beefy power delivery. 

 

Are you fixed on the board? Because some more recent Ryzen (even first gen) would be much better. 

[Jurrunio]

I wouldnt go beyond those with TDP over 95W, also no overclock. This board is so weak that unless you cool the VRM with extra effort (i.e. your own heatsink + fan since it comes with neither), even a 125W CPU at stock will make it run overly hot, if not die quickly since it's no longer new and time wears it out.

[SorryBella]

9 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

also no overclock.

you should apply that to every FX boards that are not high end 990fx.

[YoungBlade]

Are you using that board for the experience of running a Bulldozer system or are you trying to build a computer for actually using it?

 

If the former, the FX 8320E would probably be the way to go so you don't overwhelm the motherboard, but still get a 4 module chip.

 

If the latter, I'd either put together the cheapest Ryzen build you can with used parts (the R5 1400 could be a good alternative that usually isn't too expensive on eBay - it's basically the same price or cheaper than the FX 8XX0 chips) so that you have a real upgrade path or get a used Intel i5+mobo combo for around $120-160. The end result will be much better without costing much more unless you're insanely cash strapped.

[medar]

6 hours ago, YoungBlade said:

Are you using that board for the experience of running a Bulldozer system or are you trying to build a computer for actually using it?

 

If the former, the FX 8320E would probably be the way to go so you don't overwhelm the motherboard, but still get a 4 module chip.

 

If the latter, I'd either put together the cheapest Ryzen build you can with used parts (the R5 1400 could be a good alternative that usually isn't too expensive on eBay - it's basically the same price or cheaper than the FX 8XX0 chips) so that you have a real upgrade path or get a used Intel i5+mobo combo for around $120-160. The end result will be much better without costing much more unless you're insanely cash strapped.

No, I already have this motherboard with the FX 6300 inside it, I have a decent cooler I think, it is not the stock one it's a bit bigger, I wanna buy the FX8XXX if possible. The cooler that I already have is alpine 64 plus

[Beerzerker]

I woudn't trust that board with ANY 125W chip.
Whether it supports a given chip model or not isn't the issue, it's for how long will it live before the chip's higher wattage draw slays it.

I even took a screenie from Gigabyte's site that says it has a 3+1 power phase and that's NOT GOOD for much anything beyond what you've got now (FX-6300 = 95W chip).  In fact 95W is kinda pushing it but at least it's still alive in this case.

The board in question is along the same lines as a few others that's been asked about as of late, essentially a budget board that "Supports" all FX chips but there's support and THEN there is support.
That means it's capable of running it but as said, for how long before it folds?
These boards are best ran with a Sempron or Athlon II X2, maybe an X3 but no more.

I will say to remain within the 95W power envelope of the 6300 you can go for an FX-8300, 8320E or a 8370E, do NOT run the standard 8320 or 8370's (Non-E chips) in this board or any other 8 core aside from what's named because all those are 125W chips. Stay away from the x1xx chips (Zambezi) since they don't do as well as the x3xx chips (Vishera) regardless of core count. Zambezi's also have problems at times with things like stuttering in videos as an example and I'm not aware of a way to stop it short of swapping it for a Vishera chip when it happens.
And even if you do get what's named don't try any OC'ing, that makes the wattage consumed go up in a hurry, meaning even more strain on an already weak VRM setup that's probrably around 10 years old as is.
 

[medar]

On 11/14/2021 at 10:08 PM, Beerzerker said:

I woudn't trust that board with ANY 125W chip.
Whether it supports a given chip model or not isn't the issue, it's for how long will it live before the chip's higher wattage draw slays it.

I even took a screenie from Gigabyte's site that says it has a 3+1 power phase and that's NOT GOOD for much anything beyond what you've got now (FX-6300 = 95W chip).  In fact 95W is kinda pushing it but at least it's still alive in this case.

The board in question is along the same lines as a few others that's been asked about as of late, essentially a budget board that "Supports" all FX chips but there's support and THEN there is support.
That means it's capable of running it but as said, for how long before it folds?
These boards are best ran with a Sempron or Athlon II X2, maybe an X3 but no more.

I will say to remain within the 95W power envelope of the 6300 you can go for an FX-8300, 8320E or a 8370E, do NOT run the standard 8320 or 8370's (Non-E chips) in this board or any other 8 core aside from what's named because all those are 125W chips. Stay away from the x1xx chips (Zambezi) since they don't do as well as the x3xx chips (Vishera) regardless of core count. Zambezi's also have problems at times with things like stuttering in videos as an example and I'm not aware of a way to stop it short of swapping it for a Vishera chip when it happens.
And even if you do get what's named don't try any OC'ing, that makes the wattage consumed go up in a hurry, meaning even more strain on an already weak VRM setup that's probrably around 10 years old as is.
 

I have a couple of questions. Is my chip(the 6300) a Vishera or zambezi? What chip can I buy that will last a long time and won't give up on me, thati s better than this one? thanks