Motherboard Compatible with AMD R9 280X

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I recently bought an AMD R9 280X GPU, only to find out that it was not compatible with my current PC. I have a Dell XPS 8300 and it seems like Dell is no longer updating the BIOS, so I will not be able to use my new GPU. I don't have the money to build a completely new rig, however I have some spare change to buy an aftermarket mobo and possibly a case.

I have the following parts available to transfer to the other motherboard, a DVD Drive, 1TB 7,200 RPM Hard Drive, a 600W PSU, and 6GB of DDR3 RAM (and of course my new R9 280X GPU). I am hoping that all of these will work in an aftermarket motherboard because I do not want to have any issues.

Can anyone suggest a motherboard that can be used to fit all of these parts? Preferably I would like to stay under $120.00 for the motherboard and if a decent case can be paired with this mobo for under $200.00, I'd consider it.

In case it helps, my current PC has a Dell 0Y2MRG mobo. Thank you.
 

ajf05c

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Alright sounds good. Any suggestions by any chance?
 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27qwI
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27qwI/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27qwI/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($91.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A75 Pro4-M Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $249.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 22:50 EST-0500)

all u need mang and overclocking ready :)

 

ajf05c

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Wow, looks excellent. Is there any way that I could save myself some moola and use my i5-2320 (3.0 GHZ) or is the A8 amazingly better? Also, will I have any issues with any of my spare parts (HDD, GPU, DVD Drive, etc) or will it all be compatible? I am new at all of this so I'm sorry for being so apprehensive lol.
 
oh well u dint mention u got a i5 2320 now i just need ram. and mobo. here

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27qZH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27qZH/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27qZH/benchmarks/

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $187.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 23:02 EST-0500)

everything looking nice.



 

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Any suggestions for a case to go with this motherboard?
 

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