AMD 8350: Need help with choosing a MOBO

shakey01 · Feb 5, 2015

I have been asking around to figure out a PC build and have finally decided people have too many different opinions on everything. So i have decided to research and build my own based on research. Unfortunately i cant find much regarding MOBOs.
My question is what MOBO would be good and affordable for the AMD 8350 and an R9 290?

rockie_ · Feb 5, 2015

all support SLI/Crossfire

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga990fxaud3
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a99xevor20

these support 220W CPUs , so even more overclocking
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a99fxpror20
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-990fxextreme6

Might take a look at
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.93 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($326.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $783.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-05 17:35 EST-0500

junkeymonkey · Feb 5, 2015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100007625%2050001314

been around got nice features for the price and supports up to 220w chips 109 after rebate I don't know what more you can ask for at that price [opinion]

chris987 · Feb 5, 2015

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sRG3jX/by_merchant/
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Performance ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-05 16:31 EST-0500

8+2 power phase will easily allow overclocking! !

shakey01 · Feb 5, 2015

would that card support any overclocking? (Not a feature i need. This is my first desktop build and i do not know much about OC. However, i may want to look into it later)

madmatt30 · Feb 5, 2015

I'll stick with my normal suggestion
Gigabyte 970a-ud3p simply because I've used it in a dozen or so builds & its solid as a rock - most stable board I've ever used & a overclockers dream.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970aud3p

I'll also state now mate - if you're looking at the 8350,then consider the 8320 instead paired with a decent aftermarket cooler like this.
http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=100805&vpn=0P105255&manufacture=Raijintek&promoid=1229

It'll run the 8320 at 8350 speeds easily & you'll end up with a cooler ,quieter system for the same (or less) money.

junkeymonkey · Feb 5, 2015

I would just stick with a 990 chipset what ever board / brand you decide on

chris987 · Feb 5, 2015

shakey01 :

fx 3850 paired with any of the suggested mobos can be overclocked, R9 290 can be also. however if your psu will also allow.! what will you be using?

shakey01 · Feb 5, 2015

not sure yet still looking into parts

madmatt30 · Feb 5, 2015

shakey01 :

if youre looking at an fx 8 core you will want to consider overclocking in the future mate irregardless of what you think.
To remove any limitations you may get with a r9 290 its pretty much a necessity (as is an aftermarket cooler as the stock amd ones are just barely capable & incredibly noisy)
any of the boards listed will let you overclock,there is absolutely no reson to spend out on a 990 chipset for a single gpu setup though - it offers no benefits whatsoever,
the asrock performance 970 'looks'to be a very good board,the ud3p I suggested I know is a very good board - theres no reason to spend $100+ though imo.
For an 8 core fx & a r9 290 you want to be looking at a decent 600w minimum psu to allow for some headroom.

chris987 · Feb 5, 2015

shakey01 :

ok, i would take this list into consideration http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/id-1804779/power-supply-unit-tier-list.html any 550w or greater of tier 1/2a/2b should be prefered!

shakey01 · Feb 5, 2015

i was planning on a 750 w due to a few sales i have seen going up lately. any brands you recommend? also what is a good brand for the r9 290?

madmatt30 · Feb 5, 2015

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone650
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-power-supply-capstone750

Not including silly rebates ,they're the 3 best priced ones currently as far as I can see.

regarding the 290 - preformance wise nothing between them,the 2 coolest running cards are the gigabyte windforce & the asus direct CU II.

chris987 · Feb 5, 2015

shakey01 :

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3yygQ7/by_merchant/
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $59.99(After mail in rebate)
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-05 17:23 EST-0500

as for the gpu any non reference design R9 290 will do just fine.! go with the cheapest.
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=152&sort=a8

shakey01 · Feb 5, 2015

Will the cooler master 212 evo be sufficient for cpu cooling?

chris987 · Feb 5, 2015

shakey01 :

yes, sufficient even for moderate o/c

Dark Lord of Tech · Feb 5, 2015

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme6 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($136.87 @ Newegg)
Total: $136.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-05 17:44 EST-0500

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-CPU+Fans+%26+Heatsinks-_-9SIA4UF2DZ6565&gclid=CK_tpfPwy8MCFQeRaQodCBgAxA&gclsrc=aw.ds
CRYORIG H7 , Better than the EVO and easier to install.

ASRock 990FX Extreme6

Supports Socket AM3+ / AM3 processors
Supports 8-Core CPUs
Supports 220W AMD FX-9590 & FX-9370 CPUs
Nichicon 12K Platinum Caps, Digi Power, 8 + 2 Power Phase Design
Supports Dual Channel DDR3 2450(OC)
3 PCIe 2.0 x16, 2 PCIe 2.0 x1
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™, NVIDIA® Quad SLI
7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC1150 Audio Codec), Supports Purity Sound™ 2 & DTS Connect
Qualcomm® Atheros® Gigabit LAN
5 SATA3 . 1 M.2 (PCIe Gen2 x2 & SATA3) . 1 eSATA3
7 USB 3.0 (2 Front, 4 Rear, 1 Vertical Type A) . 10 USB 2.0 (4 Front, 6 Rear)
Supports ASRock Cloud, Full Spike Protection, X-Boost

rockie_ · Feb 5, 2015

SR-71 Blackbird , i ve already posted it . Yet , i5 4590 is better for gaming.

junkeymonkey · Feb 5, 2015

I forgot about that extreme 6 cause it was a newer board from asrock ... that looks nice and still a 990 board with the 220w support .. it should have you covered as well ..

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