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The original ASUS M597 uses a 4+2 power phase design. The heatsink passively cooling the VRM's is quite good.

You should be completely fine with the FX-8350 at stock. Heck, you might be okay with even a mild overclock (i.e. 4.1GHz / 4.2GHz).

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Hi guys I've recently upgraded to an FX-8350 and just been told that my motherboard (ASUS M5A97) isn't exactly upto standard to use the 8350 without a risk of it burning out, how long will it be stable for?

 

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I don't see why it be a problem at all. Unless its an old board, might not so great for overclocking. 

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Hi guys I've recently upgraded to an FX-8350 and just been told that my motherboard (ASUS M5A97) isn't exactly upto standard to use the 8350 without a risk of it burning out, how long will it be stable for?

It should be fine as long as you aren't overclocking.

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It should be fine. 

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It's the original M5A97 the none evo or 2.0, does this affect anyone's answers?

 

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Asus/Gigabyte non 990fx usually will run them fine at default speeds. They have better power phases on them. Other companies? Not so much.  It is all about the number of power phases/quality on 8320/50. Find that number (powerphases will be listed as like 6+2, 8+2 etc) and you will know for sure. :) 

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The original ASUS M597 uses a 4+2 power phase design. The heatsink passively cooling the VRM's is quite good.

You should be completely fine with the FX-8350 at stock. Heck, you might be okay with even a mild overclock (i.e. 4.1GHz / 4.2GHz).

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