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The board is AM3+, but I know that the only reason it works with AM3+ CPUs is its modified BIOS, so I called it AM3.

 

I've already ordered the board actually, I just wanted to ask if there are any precautions that I should take.

No real precautions really, 45W TDP will be hard-pressed to wreck anything. If you are really concerned about temperatures I would say get a good aftermarket cooler such as the Hyper 212 EVO. Otherwise you have nothing to worry about really.

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So I had to buy a micro-ATX AM3 motherboard, and they're all using the 760G chipset. I've heard bad things about it, and I don't need USB3 or SATA 6 Gb/s. I'm also using a Sempron 145 with only a 45W TDP. Is there anything else I should be worried about? Is it still possible to upgrade to an FX4300 if I ever need to? Thanks.

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Nothing to worry about though I would say get an AM3+ motherboard (AM3 CPU's still work in AM3+ sockets) so you can upgrade to an FX-6300/8320. I recommend getting 990FX chipset if you upgrade to 8320 and 970 if you go below the 8320.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Nothing to worry about though I would say get an AM3+ motherboard (AM3 CPU's still work in AM3+ sockets) so you can upgrade to an FX-6300/8320. I recommend getting 990FX chipset if you upgrade to 8320 and 970 if you go below the 8320.

The board is AM3+, but I know that the only reason it works with AM3+ CPUs is its modified BIOS, so I called it AM3.

 

I've already ordered the board actually, I just wanted to ask if there are any precautions that I should take.

LTT's unofficial Windows activation expert.
 

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The board is AM3+, but I know that the only reason it works with AM3+ CPUs is its modified BIOS, so I called it AM3.

 

I've already ordered the board actually, I just wanted to ask if there are any precautions that I should take.

No real precautions really, 45W TDP will be hard-pressed to wreck anything. If you are really concerned about temperatures I would say get a good aftermarket cooler such as the Hyper 212 EVO. Otherwise you have nothing to worry about really.

Edit: Mark thread as solved if you are done please.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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No real precautions really, 45W TDP will be hard-pressed to wreck anything. If you are really concerned about temperatures I would say get a good aftermarket cooler such as the Hyper 212 EVO. Otherwise you have nothing to worry about really.

Okay, thanks. I've just had previous bad experiences with a 760G board (ASRock 960GM-VGS3 FX), thought that I did something wrong.

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