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Hi All. I’m planning to build an AMD variant PC, would like to experience their A10-5800k APU. My question is, which FM2 board would you recommend? Should I go to an A75 series or A85 series? I have no plans adding GPU but planning to upgrade with A10-6800k once released.

Asrock extreme 6 is more appealing because it has Virtu MVP but quite expensive.

I prefer ASRock mobo to test their Xfast features. Everything is set aside from motherboard.

My Specs:
CPU: AMD A10-5800k
RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 2x4gb ddr3 1866
Storage: Seagate 1TB 64mb
PSU: Seasonic M12II 620watts 80plus bronze
Case:Raidmax Raptor (for experiment)
Motherboard: -- ???

Please be reminded I have no plans adding GPU. Feel free to give advice and it would be highly appreciated.
Thank You.
 
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There's no different in performance when using the same APU between an A75 and an A85 mobo.

The Pro4-m can push the A10 to 4.5ghz base even with stock cooler, so 4.2ghz shouldn't cause problems. Gigabyte A75 or even their matx A85 don't have a heatsink for mosfet so OCing on those board isn't something to encourage. Asrock FM2A75 Pro4-M is a good candidate overall.

FM2A75 Pro4 ( the atx one ) really worth 5$ more, too, if you don't mind a bigger board, not just at additional usb3.0 ports but also due to better board layout ( folded SATA connectors ), Debug LED to show if something's wrong and BIOS reset button in case your OC attempt failed.
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Virtu MVP is quite useless, and even more useless if you don't plan to add a discrete vga later. As for motherboard, if you don't have the desire to OC your APU or only want to do it lightly, then Asrock A75 pro4-m is a good candidate, or get Pro4 if you need to connect a lot of usb3 devices. If you want to do some serious OC, then get gigabyte ga f2a85x-d3h. More expensive boards with hefty heatsink are wastes of money for daily use and you should think about using AM3+ cpus and boards instead, along with discrete vga if your budget can go that high.

As for A75 vs A85x, the biggest different is that A85x offers 8 sata3 ports instead of 6, and they [often] have more options for overclockers.
 
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This is very informative answer. Thank you so much.

Regarding performance, is there any difference between A75 and A85 for my specs aside from number of satas?

If I OC my CPU to 4.2 base, do you think Asrock A75 pro4-m can accommodate?

Should I go with Asrock a75 or Gigabyte a75 series?


In the future I will try their FX-8350 for AM3+ mobo together XFX 7870 DD. need to save money 

 
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There's no different in performance when using the same APU between an A75 and an A85 mobo.

The Pro4-m can push the A10 to 4.5ghz base even with stock cooler, so 4.2ghz shouldn't cause problems. Gigabyte A75 or even their matx A85 don't have a heatsink for mosfet so OCing on those board isn't something to encourage. Asrock FM2A75 Pro4-M is a good candidate overall.

FM2A75 Pro4 ( the atx one ) really worth 5$ more, too, if you don't mind a bigger board, not just at additional usb3.0 ports but also due to better board layout ( folded SATA connectors ), Debug LED to show if something's wrong and BIOS reset button in case your OC attempt failed.
 
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PEREFECT !!!
Thank you so much. I'm now convinced to go with ASRock a75pro4.

You're the best...
 
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