FX-9590
FX-9590
I understand the situation clearly. The FX-9590 is quite outdated. My main concern is upgrading within a budget of no more than 500USD for my existing setup. I currently have an FX-6300 CPU, M5A78L-M motherboard (not compatible), 16GB DDR3 RAM, R7 370 graphics, and a 550w power supply. I’m still using a physical hard drive and considering adding a budget SSD. My main questions are about compatible motherboards and cooling options. I’m working with limited funds and can’t afford major upgrades right now, so I’ll focus on optimizing what I have. I might allocate the rest of my budget toward a better graphics card or power supply if needed. Thanks for any advice you can provide!
The Asus Sabortooth Revision 2.0 is a solid option (must be revision 2.0). Alternatively, the Crosshair V formula is a viable choice. Lower-end boards will likely struggle with the chip's power requirements. You should also consider v-droop and v-drop effects on the v-core. These chips tend to be unstable out of the box, so high-end cooling is essential. The FX-9590s come in a 220W case and don’t include a cooler. AMD suggests liquid cooling for optimal performance. Let me know if you need more details.
$500 isn't a small amount, especially when it comes to changing platforms. If you're tight on funds, consider a used Ryzen 5 1600 and a solid B350/B450 board with decent DDR4 RAM. This setup should give you plenty of room to upgrade your GPU as well. Choosing the FX-9590 path will likely leave you with limited options for further upgrades beyond running that CPU.
He seems inclined toward a platform upgrade. It sounds like he recently bought the FX-9590 and wants to use it. The details aren’t clear, but there might be a way to return the device for a refund.
It's been a while since I considered improving or building a computer (about six years ago). I'm thinking about reusing the power supply, hoping it still works, along with the hard drive and case to save costs. Recently, I've been doing some basic video editing, and I've noticed that an older 3-core or 6-core CPU isn't ideal for that task. My main goal is to upgrade what I already have, but if the motherboard needs updating anyway, I might want something with an AMD4 socket to keep future options open.
Absolutely, that sounds like a solid plan. A quick build using a parts picker would be efficient! 12 threads to go!
I agree with many of the other users here. Upgrading the FX line isn’t worth it, particularly when considering a motherboard purchase. It could work if you’re spending under $40, but a few hundred dollars would yield much better results. Even a Ryzen 3100 build will outperform the FX line, and you can get up and running for around $300.