component upgrade

[OvEr_KiLL]

m5a97 evo is bios Version 1604 or higher

m5a97 evo R2.0 bios Version 1006 or higher


enjoy
just always flash to the newest bios

 

[Russell2014]

I'm using the lower down fx cpu I think 8150 slightly slower 8 core cpu BT I have just overclocked it anyway cause I only had enough cash for that cpu but u will be fine.

 

[Russell2014]

I didn't need to flash the bios no.

 

[rabhaw]

cool should be same lol, if not no need to worry

 

[Russell2014]

Ok sorry to cause confusion I will be getting the higher fx cpu when I can afford it, I need a new graphics card first.

 

[rabhaw]

update*

with my current spec would i see an increase with an ssd drive? looking at getting a samsung evo 250gb drive.

i have also been looking at this due to my case not having 2.5 bay.

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/3214/icy_dock_mb990sp_b_dual_2_5_to_3_5_sata_ide_adapter/index.html

all in will be buying

amd fx 8320 cpu
motherboard as mentioned above
another 8gb ram (total 16gb)
ssd

regarding cpu and mthrbrd i attend to buy these at a later date am thinking my system would be ok if i just throw in a ssd and more ram atm, not in a great rush for cpu/board

my gpu is r9 280x gigabyte windforce, current spec wont cause bottlneck or throttle with card will it?

 

[OvEr_KiLL]

8gb of ram is fine for gaming. if i was you i would buy 8gb of faster ram and sell the 8gb you have now. and change the xmp profile setting in the bios to the correct speed
and as for ssd, why install windows and stuff on it now if you are getting a new system and will have to do it all again, do it at the same time!
or fine if you just use it as a storage device
and either way remember to enable ahci mode in the bios!
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edit OC do the brackets aswel man 3.5-2.5