Asus M5A97 AMD 970 ATX

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

does this motherboard support crossfire? and how much ram and gpu slots does it have. the website that i found this motherboard off doesn't have this information, thanks

veladem · Mar 4, 2014

Is this the r2.0 board?

If this is, then yes.

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A97/

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

oh just 1 more thing, does it have an hdmi port? i cant see 1 on the motherboard itself if not could you suggest a motherboard for me please xD, thanks

veladem · Mar 4, 2014

Well, what does your build look like? Just having HDMI doesn't mean too much, it's just a connection type.

And no, it doesn't have a HDMI port on-board.

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

funny you should ask that, i have my own build atm that i think is allright i just posted about 1m ago asking for someone to make a better build. my build is http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2049025/wondering-good-build.html

veladem · Mar 4, 2014

I'd change a few things. Like instead of the AMD CPU, get a Intel CPU especially if this is for gaming.

If you prefer AMD, don't get the 8350, get the 8320.

Can you make that a pcpartpicker list, then I could show you what I'd do, you can mix it with what others said in that post and go from there.

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

i can try xD

veladem · Mar 4, 2014

Kk, it's fairly easy

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

yeah just trying to get the right ones that i have chosen haha, xD

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

this is the build pretty much, case i couldnt find on there and the OD and HDD doesnt really matter other than an SSD

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/33RQd

veladem · Mar 4, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($152.68 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme9 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($349.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($84.74 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.99 @ B&H)
Total: $953.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-04 04:04 EST-0500)

Got a case already? Fans?

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

the problem with all those sites is they dont ship to new zealand , and are nearly double the price xD why the high voltage psu aswell?

xD

veladem · Mar 4, 2014

Both our PSU's are the same Wattage???

Also, yours is a tier 2b PSU;

http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

i got told in the other post that i made that a 750w is not needed fora build like this a 550-650w 85+ will do fine. XD didnt alter from my original

veladem · Mar 4, 2014

750W is what I'd recommend, you want your PSU running between 50-75% max load for best efficiency. (It will also be good for if/when you OC.)

Also, let me know where you can buy from without heavy charges and I'll try to find what I think is best.

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

theres pricespy.co.nz and nz.pcpartpicker.com xD also my budget is preferebly 1700NZD and below i think i can go to 1.8 though with a bit more saving xD

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

honestly though i have noticed that the prices on http://www.pcpacific.net/ have been better than nearly all of the prices from partpicker(only better for orginization and sharing )

veladem · Mar 4, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($217.35 @ PB Technologies)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($204.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($236.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($122.55 @ PC Force)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($569.00 @ PC Force)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($191.82 @ Aquila Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($157.00 @ Paradigm PCs)
Total: $1697.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-04 22:46 NZDT+1300)

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

how good is this system http://www.pcpacific.net/product_info.php?products_id=6957&osCsid=ssoju9q8imp3fu9a118hn4qqs1 to me it looks as good if not better than what you listed above and cheaper XD

veladem · Mar 4, 2014

You have no clue what any of those parts are except the CPU, MoBo, Case and PSU.

Out of those the PSU is junk, MoBo isn't anything special, and the case isn't great either.

Instead of contradicting, you might want to try to learn about PC parts before you make a purchase.

The mystery parts are even more scary;

RAM, HDD, GPU, even the Optics drive!

There is a reason I'm ranked 3rd best on the site this month.

My build recommendation will stay up there, but I refuse to help further.

shoqu · Mar 4, 2014

thanks for your help, i wiil take that advice onboard and will purchese the parts that you listed above sorry for contradicting thanks again

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