Need Good Motherboard for AMD FX8320!

shamalamma · Dec 20, 2014

What is a good mobo for the amd8320!!

I need it to be fully updated and working with cpu straight out the box
compatible with my parts.
Parts -
thermaltake smart650w (should I exchange the psu?)
thermaltake v4 black edition
geforce gtx750
2 gskillripjaw 4g
coolermaster hyper 212
1 led fan

I can buy online but I'd rather go out to a store and buy 1 maybe best buy or staples whoever sells.

Mark Rhodes · Dec 20, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128514&cm_re=ga-990fx-_-13-128-514-_-Product

Mark Rhodes · Dec 20, 2014

you should be able to hit 4.5GHZ without any effort with that board and the hyper 212 cooler. Use a push pull setup on the cooler.

shamalamma · Dec 20, 2014

Mark Rhodes :

That seems a bit high I was think more 40-60$ don't care about OC the pc will run fine on games without it.

just need it to work out the box no bios updates

-Note I have already spent $50 on a mobo that I have right now... it is the.. MOBO
It won't boot up I believe because of the fx8320 and bios...

rockie_ · Dec 20, 2014

good inexpensive
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p

shamalamma · Dec 20, 2014

rockie_ :

Are the bios Updated so I can just pop the cpu in and it works?

rockie_ · Dec 20, 2014

Yes, FX 8320 is supported from the first BIOS
http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=4717

shamalamma · Dec 20, 2014

rockie_ :

Just looked on amazon and saw this mobo for about 40 less would this also be a good substitute instead?.. I looked on the chart but don't really understand much..its my first build...but I think f1 is what I'm suppose to look for?

rockie_ · Dec 20, 2014

as far as i know that motherboard has 4+1 phase power design . the one i posted has 8+2 phase power design , hence more durable and more overclockable . i would prefer the one i posted for FX 8320 but as you wish.

shamalamma · Dec 20, 2014

rockie_ :

Not really interested in OC'ing but I'm still looking for something that will just come out the box and work ..if you can find something like I described and not too pricey please tell me

Mark Rhodes · Dec 21, 2014

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131795&cm_re=am3_motherboard-_-13-131-795-_-Product
36.99 after rebate. It does not get much cheaper than that.

shamalamma · Dec 21, 2014

Mark Rhodes :

This is exactly what I have now ... It does not work out of the box

Mark Rhodes · Dec 21, 2014

you need bios revision 1001
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A78LM_LX_PLUS/HelpDesk_CPU/
do you have a family member or friend that has an old sempron/athlon or phenom II cpu? you could post with that then update to the new bios revision.

Mark Rhodes · Dec 21, 2014

I think I have an old sempron 145 that you could have if you just pay for the shipping.

Mark Rhodes · Dec 21, 2014

did you connect the pc speaker to the motherboard to see if it makes any beeping sounds? could be your ram or video. Does the power supply come on and the fans spin up?

Mr_Venbeer · Dec 21, 2014

You should have bought an ASRock 970 Extreme 3/4.

shamalamma · Dec 21, 2014

Mark Rhodes :

All fans and leds come on fine and no I dont get beeps when i put the speaker in

shamalamma · Dec 21, 2014

Mr_Venbeer :

Was looking at these today do these come with updated bios already?

Can't stress that part enough

Mr_Venbeer · Dec 21, 2014

Yes they come with BIOS ready, if you buy the revision 2

shamalamma · Dec 21, 2014

Mr_Venbeer :

But it seems like the sellers never establish whether they are rev.1 or 2 ..

any ways I think i found a good one for price
Can someone tell me if this would be good for fx8320 and I think it may work out of the box but this also has 2 types of rev.
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-970AD3P&show=p

Mr_Venbeer · Dec 21, 2014

Should get this one: http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-970E3R2
Or: http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MB-970EX4

shamalamma · Dec 22, 2014

Mr_Venbeer :

I'll check them out
could I also just order a semphron 145 and try to update my motherboard I have now?
i looked them up and they're about 40

Mr_Venbeer · Dec 22, 2014

You can try that, but I would buy a better motherboard. 990FX chipset if you can. They overclock well. The ASRock 970 Extreme 4 should get your overclock to about 4.2-4.4 Ghz. The Extreme 3 gets to 4.0Ghz.
Or you can get the motherboard I use (ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0). I can get it up to 3.8Ghz, due to heatsinkless vrms, but can be added heatsinks or fans on them and is basically an Extreme 3.

madmatt30 · Dec 22, 2014

shamalamma :

the board you have now is terrible for 8 core use mate,no vrm cooling ,low tdp,I wouldnt run higher than a 6 core on it personally.
the 3 gigabyte 970 boards
the d3p
ds3p
ud3p
all support your cpu out of the box
return your motherboard if you can & get one of these
the d3p is slightly better spec than the ds3p,the ud3p is better than both(its the best 970 series board there is full stop)
pick one depending on your budget

Mark Rhodes · Dec 23, 2014

The board you have supports 125W cpu's. It is not a horrible board. You just need to determine if it is dead or if it is a compatibility issue with the bios. You can get a used am3 cpu on ebay for like $15.00 with free shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Sempron-145-2-8-GHz-SDX145HBK13GM-AM3-45W-Desktop-CPU-Processor-/261701266499?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cee9c6c43

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