Which one of these motherboards is best for my build?

gumbob3 · Mar 28, 2016

Use: Gaming
Motherboards:
ASRock FM2A68M-DG3+
ASRock FM2A68M-HD+
ASRock FM2A88M PRO3+

PC Build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-7650K 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($96.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.85 @ OutletPC)
Case: DIYPC Futurus -BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($38.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 350W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($86.86 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN781ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($12.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: SIENOC USB 3.0 20 Pin male to USB 2.0 9 Pin Motherboard Female Housing Cable ($4.80)
Total: $381.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-28 11:48 EDT-0400

all help is appreciated! THX

joex444 · Mar 28, 2016

Use is gaming but there's no GPU so I'm assuming this is either an APU build, given the CPU choice, or you'll add a GPU on later and this is a base.

Let's establish one thing first: They all offer at least 2 DIMMs, at least 32GB RAM support, at least 4 SATA 3.0 ports, and a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot. If your needs are more than that, then only the FM2A88 PRO3+ would suffice, as it offers 4 DIMMs, 64GB support, and 8 SATA 3.0 ports. Though still, one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot -- micro ATX will have that limitation.

The A88 chipset is newer, so it's clearly the first choice. Between the other two they're both A68 chipsets and have similar specs for the most part. The FM2A68M HD+ offers triple monitor support and HDMI output, so if you want either of those then that's going to have an edge over the FM2A68M DG3+.

Also, ASRock has a motherboard comparison tool: http://www.asrock.com/mb/compare.asp?SelectedModel=FM2A88M+Pro3%2B&SelectedModel=FM2A68M-DG3%2B&SelectedModel=FM2A68M-HD%2B

scout_03 · Mar 28, 2016

see the asus a88x-pro http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/a88x-socket-fm2-motherboard,3764.html and you will need a atx case for it also psu should be a little bit more pewerfull to had a gpu in later for the ram use a dual stick module .

gumbob3 · Mar 28, 2016

scout_03 :

This isn't a fully updated parts list, I do have dual channel memory. He won't be using a GPU, just the integrated APU graphics for gaming. The only issue is that with the CPU it says the motherboard might need a BIOS update with some a88x chipsets, and I don't know how to do that?

scout_03 · Mar 30, 2016

see this one for gaming with apu http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2023295/amd-apu-gaming.html

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