Compatibility Issues? Bad Board?

[dans97]

My Specs:

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  GPU: GeForce GTX 680 4GB
  CPU: AMD FX-8350 @ ~4.1GHz
  PSU: 700W ModXstream Pro
  Memory: 8GB DDR3 2400 "Team Vulcan"
  Motherboard: ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3

I have recently been having an issue with random drops in many things on my PC, the most noticeable is probably the GPU Load, however, as this directly affects my FPS in games.

I have also recently installed a new Mobo, due to my old one not supporting my CPU properly. The issue did seem to come about around the same time as I installed this.

I originally thought my GPU was the issue, so I created a different thread in the Graphics section on tomshardware. A link to that thread is here: Link

I have since swapped out my PSU, which was not the issue. I swapped out my GPU, also was not the issue, swapped out my HDD (OS Part), that was not the issue, and I swapped out my CPU to an old one I had that was the exact same, and that was still not the issue it seems. The last few things that I thought of were RAM and my Mobo, and I'm not sure that it would be the RAM.

So that lead me to post here and see if you guys know if there are any compatibility issues with my hardware, or if my Mobo is just bad? If it is bad, should I get the same one, or is there another that you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance!

 

[bignastyid]

The VRMs on that board are too weak for 125w cpu and they are notorious for throttling the cpu. During games this will show up a a massive fps drop. The board may support the cpu on paper but in reality they have problems. I suggest a board with a 8+2 VRM phase. Your current board is 4+1.

 

[dans97]

Thanks for that info! I did not know.

I found this board here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5R9O46/?tag=pcp0f-21
It's not a micro ATX, but I'm not sure I can find any micro ATX 8+2 phase boards. I think this board should do the trick though, my case should have enough room (or time to upgrade my case too).

Thanks again for the help! Took way too much time to figure this one out.

 

[bignastyid]

Thats a decent board. It's what I usually reccomend for those wanting a budget motherboard for a 125w cpu.