AM3+ Micro ATX motherboard for Overclocking (Please help me decide)

Umar M

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Now that it seems like the fx 83xx processors are coming to EOL I would like to purchase one last motherboard for a new 8320 I managed to buy on sale. There are a few threads around for this topic but none really summing everything up as chances are there will be no new ones coming out. Im wondering if people can throw in some experiences with current boards they have?

Im looking for a micro atx motherboard that I can achieve a decent overclock with, along with some of the following features (not all are mandatory but maybe it will help to see what I am looking for)

- SATA 3
- USB 3.0
- Heatsinks on the VRM's (for overclocking)
- Fan Headers!!! would be nice to have at least 4 (inc. cpu)
- 4 ram slots (not mandatory, but if its only 2 I would prefer if they OC well)
- PCI e x16 lane (2 x16 or 1 x16, 1 x8) NOT mandatory but will save money in the long run as I can crossfire my r9 280x as opposed to buying one newer more expensive powerful card.
 

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The only micro atx board out there would be the one from asus which supports a max of 125w chip. But honestly the mosfets/vrms will scream for their life if you put any more than an fx 6300 on it. You will either need to get a full size 970 board like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128651&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

8+2 power phase, even for being a 970 board this thing will allow you to overclock very well.