the mobo has a maximum power delivery of 95 watts, which means i cannot operate it without overloading.
the mobo has a maximum power delivery of 95 watts, which means i cannot operate it without overloading.
Hi
I'm trying to overclock my CPU but saw that the max TDP for FM2+ is 100 TDP. Does that mean I should stop overclocking? Also, I want to buy the Noctua NH-D15 and I checked the site—it says it's compatible with an ASRock FM2 A88X Pro+ motherboard. My CPU is an ASRock FM2 A88X Pro3+, can it still fit? Thanks in advance.
It's all good regarding TDP.
For the Mobo and CPU, you can check the details here: http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/FM2A88X%20Pro3+/?cat=CPU
Your CPU should work fine (it's listed as 'FM2+* Athlon X4 AD860K XBI44JA').
The TDP refers to thermal design power, and it's more relevant for CPUs than motherboards, though it still matters for coolers.
Check your CPU's specifications page for its TDP, and do the same for the cooler's details. The cooler's maximum rating indicates how much heat it can manage before performance drops:
http://noctua.at/en/tdp-guide
This guide explains what the cooler can handle, which is generally quite high and suitable for overclocking.
Honestly, I don’t see much benefit in pushing your CPU beyond its limits.
Wayfall :
TDP stands for thermal design power, though it's more relevant for CPU and cooler choices than for motherboard. Checking your CPU's specifications page will reveal its TDP, and doing the same for the cooler details. The cooler's TDP indicates its maximum capacity before overheating occurs:
http://noctua.at/en/tdp-guide
This gives an idea of what the cooler can manage, which is generally quite high and suitable for high overclocks.
It's a pretty expensive cooler but it effectively handles very high temperatures.
Honestly, I don't see much benefit in overclocking...
In short, if your CPU's TDP is around 95% of 860K and the cooler supports up to 200 TDP, should I be okay?
Also, are the Pro+ and Pro3+ coolers identical? Will they fit?
It's all good regarding TDP.
For the Mobo and CPU, you can check: http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/FM2A88X%20Pro3+/?cat=CPU
Your CPU should fit without issues (it's listed as 'FM2+* Athlon X4 AD860K XBI44JA').
Wayfall confirmed everything is okay from a TDP perspective.
Mobo and CPU details:
http://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/FM2A88X%20Pro3+/?cat=CPU
Your CPU should work fine (listed as 'FM2+* Athlon X4 AD860K').
No, I meant to say:
I own a pro3+ model.
I need a Noctua NH-D15 CPU cooler.
But the Noctua site says it fits the pro+ version.
Does it fit in my motherboard?