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WMASON21

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    Need advice with a CPU and Motherboard
    « on: September 08, 2015, 11:25:46 AM »
     Hi, im looking to buy a new CPU and for my PC suitable for the higher end of gaming and live streaming and the one i had in mind was the (http://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-FD8370FRHKBOX-FX-8370-125W-CPU/dp/B00MUTWELC) this one to be exact, however this isnt compatible with my current motherboard which is an MSI A55M-P33 so im going to need a new one, however im not sure which one to get to meet the specs of my PC. The board i found on your website was this one (http://www.novatech.co.uk/products/components/motherboards/amdsocketam3plus/760gchipset/ga-78lmt-usb3.html) now what i need to know is:

    A) Will this board be ok for the CPU i have said i was intending to get.
    B) I currently have DDR3 RAM cards, will they be ok with it?
    C) i have a GeForce GT 740 graphics card, will that be ok as i think it requires a minimum PSU of 400w?
    D) Will it fit into my PC if its a straight swap for my old board?
    E) Will this motherboard plus the CPU i said be a real upgrade from my current rig.

    if you could get back to me with the answers then ill be really grateful, as ive had no luck from other companies that ive asked for advice from.

    Thanks

    Will Mason.