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Budget Motherboard for AMD FX-6300?

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August 4, 2014 11:06:45 AM

Hello,

I have posted earlier about my old PC Mobo/CPU/PSU dying and so I've decided to upgrade to an AMD FX-6300 processor with 4GB of Gskill RAM. I am trying to keep my budget low so I was looking for some advice on which motherboard to get. I am looking to spend <$100 on a motherboard, but can go a bit over if it is really worth while.

The tasks I will be doing is:
- Computations in software suites like MATLAB
- programming in Visual Studio
- A bit of gaming on a 24" monitor (Guild Wars 2 level for the moment)
- Some overclocking since the CPU is unlocked

I also have a Scythe Ninja aftermarket CPU cooler I would also like to use.

So far, I have considered the Gigabyte 970A-UD3P, the ASUS M5A97 for the budget ones, and the ASUS M5A99X and Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 for the higher end boards. I have no intention of doing SLI/Crossfire.

I will also be using this power supply (430W EVGA): http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

Thanks for all the help :) 

EDIT: I've done a search for similar threads but most are a bit older or are gaming-specific requests

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August 4, 2014 11:20:06 AM

This requires an AM3+ socket MB - may I suggest as a brand - ASUS. I have had good experience with ASUS.

990FX chipset: ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 - $115 (after rebate)

970 Chipset: M5A97 R2.0 $90
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August 4, 2014 11:21:49 AM

I posted a new board above , best deal on the market.
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August 4, 2014 11:23:09 AM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
I posted a new board above , best deal on the market.


Is this one good for overclocking? Does it have space for the Scythe CPU cooler?
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August 4, 2014 11:24:17 AM

Good for overclocking and the scythe should fit. :D 
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August 4, 2014 11:26:15 AM

Wow! That is an freakin awesome board man. Good call Blackbird!
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August 4, 2014 11:27:17 AM

Thanks just released recently.
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August 4, 2014 11:27:29 AM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
Good for overclocking and the scythe should fit. :D 


Hmm, the board is $110 in Canada, only $10 cheaper than the ASUS M5A99 and Gigabyte 990 so I'm not sure if its worth it since it is a 970 Chipset. The board does look REALLY nice though haha
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August 4, 2014 11:28:48 AM

It is the best 970 board on the market.
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August 4, 2014 11:33:08 AM

I have a question for Blackbird that might also help OP. What are the advantages of the 990 chipset over the 970?
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August 4, 2014 5:07:53 PM

osiris21 said:


Thanks, I guess I don't need the 990 Chipset then


RookieOfTheYear said:


Thanks.


You recommend I go with the MSI over the ASUS board then?


If you don't think you will need the extra features of the 990 chipset, then absolutely.
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August 4, 2014 5:09:48 PM

Thanks everyone, ordered the MSI board
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