Good Mobo Gaming/Graphics Software Combo with AMD FX-8350

Khranos

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Like the title states, I'm trying to find the best valued mobo to suit my needs with an AMD FX-8350 chip (8-core 4 Ghz). I plan on doing all of these things with my build/prefer all of these are in the mobo --

  • Double GPUs (most likely no more than 2 GTX 760s)
    Double screens (unlikely, triple; I'm not sure if this affects the mobo however)
    OCing my chip to around 4.7 Ghz
    Watercooling support
    Will work with a 750W PSU
    Support for SSDs
    4 RAM slots
    USB 3.0 connectors (at least 4)
    Preferably quick BIOS USB and quick charge USBs (not needed, I wouldn't care too much if these aren't included)

    Will work well with high end system gaming and 3D modeling programs like Cad.
I've been dabbling with purchasing an "Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z" mobo, which seems to contain all of the features I'd desire, and more. However, at a $220 price point ($187 open box, which is what I'd get) it might be a bit pricey.

This build will initially cost me a bit under $700 (already have a mouse, keyboard, screen) with nearly $400 going straight to the mobo and processor. However, seeing as these are the least upgradeable parts, I feel it makes sense to go that heavily into it.

However, onto the true question, is there a mobo which will provide me the features I desire at a lower price point? I would love to potentially have a bit more cash to put towards something like a better PSU, case, or HD/SSD. If this is the best in my price range, then it's not detrimental that I switch; it'd just be nice to find a cheaper one, is all.

Thanks for reading, and I hope to find a solution!
 

Khranos

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I was actually looking at this mobo before you posted that, and that considered with addition to the recommendation and reviews, makes it seem like the right one. It has now been purchased, thanks for the reassurance!