upgrading my cpu to the best it can run

[stan297]

hi all , hope this is in the right place if not please tell me where to post it.
I want to upgrade my cpu to the best available for my mobo but im confused about which is the the right compatible one for my mob.
my specs are these please help cheers.
http://valid.x86.fr/3js4x4

[TFisher]

This is the compatibility chart for your mother board. (rev.1.0) 
http://ca.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4122

If you have a different rev go here and choose the correct one.
http://ca.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4122#ov

[stan297]

how do I find what revision I have and what bios im running? im a bit lost with the chart and that's really why I posted here thanks in advance.

[TFisher]

Look at the lower left corner of the motherboard for the revision number. I use cpu-z to check the bios. Google how to find it.  Here's a pic. (Work pc).

[stan297]

so here is my mainboard shot on cpu-z but theres no fd in the bios table ?
http://imgur.com/a/kz1Dp

[TFisher]

so here is my mainboard shot on cpu-z but theres no fd in the bios table ?
http://imgur.com/a/kz1Dp

You must have a Rev 3 board. It has the FD bios. Check the lower left of the motherboard to be sure. It will be printed on the board.
 You might have to remove the side cover of the pc.

[stan297]

tfisher  thanks, your dead right its revision 3 on the board in the corner. so I can use any of the bios downloads that are for the revision board 3 from the downloads and as long as the cpu  is support by one of the eeg etc codes im good? cheers.

[TFisher]

I would update to the bios needed to support the cpu before installing the new one. (FEg)

But perhaps some one with more experience might offer some insight..

[dmdilks]

It doesn't matter what rev you have. Here is a list of CPU you can use.

AMD   Opteron 3260   2700MHz   1MBx4   4MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   45W   5200   F3
AMD   Opteron 3250   2500MHz   1MBx4   4MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   45W   5200   F3
AMD   FX-8370E   3300MHz   1MBx8   8MB   Vishera   32nm   C0   95W   5200   F7d
AMD   FX-8320E   3200MHz   1MBx8   8MB   Vishera   32nm   C0   95W   5200   F7d
AMD   FX-8310   3400MHz   1MBx8   8MB   Vishera   32nm   C0   95W   5200   F7d ***
AMD   FX-8300   3300MHz   1MBx8   8MB   Vishera   32nm   C0   95W   5200   F6
AMD   FX-8140   3200MHz   1MBx8   8MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   95W   5200   F6
AMD   FX-8120   3100MHz   1MBx8   8MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   95W   5200   F6
AMD   FX-8100   2800MHz   1MBx8   8MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   95W   5200   F1
AMD   FX-6350   3900MHz   1MBx6   8MB   Vishera   32nm   C0   125W   5200   F6 ***
AMD   FX-6300   3500MHz   1MBx6   8MB   Vishera   32nm   C0   95W   5200   F6
AMD   FX-6200   3800MHz   1MBx6   8MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   125W   5200   F1
AMD   FX-6120   3500MHz   1MBx6   8MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   95W   5200   F1
AMD   FX-6100   3300MHz   1MBx6   8MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   95W   5200   F1
AMD   FX-4350   4200MHz   1MBx4   8MB   Vishera   32nm   C0   125W   5200   F6
AMD   FX-4300   3800MHz   1MBx4   4MB   Vishera   32nm   C0   95W   5200   F6
AMD   FX-4200   3300MHz   1MBx8   8MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   125W   5200   F2
AMD   FX-4170   4200MHz   1MBx4   8MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   125W   5200   F2
AMD   FX-4150   3900MHz   1MBx4   8MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   95W   5200   F1
AMD   FX-4130   3800MHz   1MBx4   4MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   125W   5200   F2
AMD   FX-4100   3600MHz   1MBx4   8MB   Bulldozer   32nm   B2   95W   5200   F1