Need a heatsink that will fit MSI 870-G45 Motherboard (Model # MS-7599). CPU is AMD Phenom II X4.

am3+ socket is what the socket is listed on the motherboard, so if you have a CPU that fits only AM3+, the CPU wont fit it unless directed by the CPU manufacture seeing that AM3+ is for AMD processors only if you have a older AM3 CPU it might fit the AM3+ motherboard if listed, this paticular model only lists AM3 and fits Sempron, Phenom II X3, Athlon II X2, Phenom II X2, Athlon II X4, Athlon II X3, Phenom II X4, Phenom II X6

you don't need drivers for a cpu...

Motherboard,

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?CategoryID=1&DetailID=943&DetailName=Feature&MenuID=1&LanID=0

Processor Support (CPU Support),

http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Product/Product_Detail.aspx?CategoryID=1&DetailID=943&DetailName=Feature&MenuID=1&LanID=0

AMD Phenom II X4 model 920, uses .0875 to 1.425 Volts, (DC),

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_Phenom_microprocessors#.22Deneb.22_.28C2.2FC3.2C_45_nm.2C_Quad-core.29

That is the average voltage range for the AMD Phenom II X 4 processor.

Look back at the AMD Phenom chart again on Wikipedia, and look especially at the voltage range for the 900e to the 945.
Now look at the ECS CPU Support page again, and you'll see your motherboard supports Phenom II X4 processors from 900e to 945.

Since the 910e and the 925 are supported, I know the technology of the 920 is supported.
The Core architecture and nanometer technology it is based on, is supported.
No BIOS update may be needed.


Yes is the answer.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.
Regards,
joecoolvette

[NOTE*
That processor can use up to 125 watts of power. You need a decent Power Supply.
That processor also gets H-O-T!
Make sure it has a GOOD cooling system, and the computer case inside, and the Power Supply, inside, are kept clean ]

you cannot use m4a78t-e to amd phenom x4 9650 because it does not support am2+ socket, it only support am3,phenom II,sempron 100, and athlon II processor.

i got an AMD phenom x4 9550 prossesor and i cant find anything.. not even on the AMD site.. could you guys help me?

Download the manual here:

http://www.msi.com/product/mb/870-G45.html#/?div=Manual

Unzip the file before you can read it.

Good luck

the only phenom-II cpu's it supports are the 545 and 550 socket am3 1.01ghz. if you have anything other it will not run. here is complete cpu support list here

could it be booting, is the keyboard lighting up? if so, it is likely a video card problem.

No. the Motherboard only Supports Phenom II X3, Phenom II X4.

http://www.superwarehouse.com/ASUS_M4A78T-E_Motherboard/M4A78T-E/ps/1559879

Yes it will, but you'll need to update the bios to the latest one in order to be sure the processor is recognized. The 790 chipset will make that board an excellent performer with the Phenom 940. Give it as much dual channel ram as you can afford, up to the max of 4 gig for a 32 bit O/S or 64 gig for a 64 bit system.