Best Motherboard for AMD Render Rig

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1JQOS
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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.75 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $654.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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What motherboard would be best for this build? (Is is a worthwhile/good board?) I am trying to keep it [the build] under $700, but would prefer $600. I'll eventually be getting 16GB RAM so it would need to have 16GB RAM minimum etc.

side note--> I love that it has tons of USB ports (especially the 3.0s)
 
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The i5 is a bit faster than the 8350, it just really depends on what your doing. For example: A program that utilizes 4 cores would be much faster on an i5 than an 8350. A program that can utilize 4+ cores (not much do) would be better for an 8350 than an i5. An i5 is better if you're using low-core programs; it has more power-per-core than the 8350.
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I plan on OCing, and if I was going to get an Intel, I'd try to get an i7 4770k or higher despite price/performance ratio.

is the i5 significantly better or just marginally?

I like that the AMD FX-8350 is under $200 [or $200 full price]
 
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The i5 is a bit faster than the 8350, it just really depends on what your doing. For example: A program that utilizes 4 cores would be much faster on an i5 than an 8350. A program that can utilize 4+ cores (not much do) would be better for an 8350 than an i5. An i5 is better if you're using low-core programs; it has more power-per-core than the 8350.
 
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