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Upgrade from Crosshair IV Formula to ...?

deathx91
Level 7

‎01-02-2013 07:30 AM - last edited on ‎03-06-2024 10:30 PM by Community Admin

Hi.
At the moment my specs are:
Crosshair IV Formula
FX-8120 8c
XFX Radeon 7950
16Gb DDR3
TopPower 650w
1x WD 3TB
2x WD 1TB
1x WD 500GB
BluRay writer

I have knowledge of the compatibility issues between my mobo and AM3+ CPUs.
My PC is working fine but there are games like Prototype 2 and Borderlands 2 that crash with a BSoD or just reboot the PC.
I saw somewhere that it can be fixed with a BIOS update; but instead, maybe it's time to buy a fully compatible mobo for my CPU that at the same time supports those games.
So, my question is... what mobo should i buy?

Thanks in advance for your time.
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Chino
Level 15

‎01-02-2013 08:31 AM

Welcome to the ROG boards, deathx91. Well, you can get the newer version of the Crosshair. The Crosshair V formula is a nice gaming board. Or if your budget permits it and you want to go all out, the Crosshair V Formula-Z.
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deathx91
Level 7
In response to Chino

‎01-02-2013 08:38 AM

Chino wrote:
Welcome to the ROG boards, deathx91. Well, you can get the newer version of the Crosshair. The Crosshair V formula is a nice gaming board. Or if your budget permits it and you want to go all out, the Crosshair V Formula-Z.

I was doing some research right now, and i was taking a look to the Crosshair V Formula-Z and the Maximus V Formula/ThunderFX.
I'm not planing to OC in a near future, and probably i will not be using water cooling system. So, do you think my best choice is the Formula-Z?
My budget is not a problem at the moment.
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Chino
Level 15

‎01-02-2013 09:07 AM

Yes. The Crosshair V Formula-Z is like an upgraded Crosshair V Formula. 😉
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kkn
Level 14

‎01-02-2013 09:41 AM

and no you dont have to OC to buy those cards, thats all up to you and if you want or not.
its more a quality board.
CVF-Z is more aimed for the FX and the next CPU then what the CVF is.
the onboard sound is more then enough for you, ppl having problem whit the thunderfx ( not all but there are those who have ).
how old is that PSU of yours??
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deathx91
Level 7
In response to kkn

‎01-02-2013 09:54 AM

kkn wrote:
and no you dont have to OC to buy those cards, thats all up to you and if you want or not.
its more a quality board.
CVF-Z is more aimed for the FX and the next CPU then what the CVF is.
the onboard sound is more then enough for you, ppl having problem whit the thunderfx ( not all but there are those who have ).
how old is that PSU of yours??

All the components of my PC have less than 6 months. And yes, i think onboard sound is enough as i'm using the digital output of my current onboard atm.
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Chino
Level 15
In response to deathx91

‎01-02-2013 10:34 AM

deathx91 wrote:
And yes, i think onboard sound is enough as i'm using the digital output of my current onboard atm.

Then you would love the SupremeFX III that's on the CHVF-Z
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deathx91
Level 7
In response to Chino

‎01-02-2013 10:53 AM

I will be ordering the Formula-Z today so it gets home tomorrow.
Thanks you very much for all your suggestions.
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chrsplmr
Level 18

‎01-02-2013 05:02 PM

Sweeeet ... more Game for the Buck .. I say. Congrats .. Keep us Posted. Welcome to ROG.c.

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X-ROG
Level 15

‎01-03-2013 12:23 AM

What BIOS are you running on the C5F? Have you tried updating?

Your mobo was built for AM3+. It was designed before FX but the later BIOS updates should sort that out without issue. I would suggest your issue is your PSU as it's not particularly high quality: what code does the BSOD give? Can you try another?
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