MSI 970A-G43 with fx6300 questions

[Vixkzu]

Hi, my build currently is the mobo and cpu above, as well as a sapphire 280x vapor x, and 8 (2x4) gb of ram. I initially bought the mobo for a budget orientated build to match my color scheme of black and blue.Is it ok to run all my stuff on this mobo and then upgrade later on to a better mobo? If so, what mobo should i get for the 80-100 ish dollar price (preferably black and blue) Thanks

 

[drtweak]

You can but you MAY have to reinstall windows and you WILL have to call up Microsoft to reactive your copy of windows. It is better to get a good motherboard now and then build up around that.

 

[KNARF XD]

the asus m5a97 evo r2.0 is a great board, and it is black and blue

 

[drtweak]

it is still a 970 chipset so there isn't much of a difference at all. It will be more money but your really want to look at a 990 chipset board like the ASUS M5A99FX board.

BUT when it comes down to it do you plan on over clocking your CPU? If you plan on doing over clocking you will want the 990fx boards and not the 970. they have better power for OCing. otherwise a 970 board may just be fine for now and the future if you don't plan on overclocking.

 

[Vixkzu]

Yes I plan on overclocking with a hyper 212 evo. Hopefully to 4.1ghz or higher. I would get the board immediately but I don't have any money right now. If it's only temporarily, is it possible to rin Linux since it's free? And then use my windows key from microsoftsoftwareswap?

 

[KNARF XD]

it is still a 970 chipset so there isn't much of a difference at all. It will be more money but your really want to look at a 990 chipset board like the ASUS M5A99FX board.

BUT when it comes down to it do you plan on over clocking your CPU? If you plan on doing over clocking you will want the 990fx boards and not the 970. they have better power for OCing. otherwise a 970 board may just be fine for now and the future if you don't plan on overclocking.

hah, i have the board i mentioned (970 chipset) and i got my 8320 stable at 4,2 now. i had it stable at 4,4, but i don't need it that high, and with a little less voltage it doesn't get as hot
and my cooler is the 212 evo

 

[drtweak]

What board do you have? The one he posted only looks like maybe a 4 + 1 phase power for the CPU where as most of the 990 are at least 8+2 allowing for better more stable over clocks with less damage to the CPU and less stress on the Motherboard. What board do you have?

And yea linux is free so you can do that.

 

[Vixkzu]

So let's get this planned out,
1.get Linux because it's free and run for a month
2.save up the $$ for Asus m5a99fx mobo.
3.replace mobo and install in windows

By the way, what is needed to be done for this motherboard swap, do I have to Uninstall drivers or clean off my storage devices? (Ssd for boot and hdd) or anything of that sort?

 

[drtweak]

just wide the hard drive that you install windows to when you install it. Just make sure any files you need are backed up.

 

[Vixkzu]

thank you! I dont think ill have anything important but games on there, since my coding classes start next year so important programs wont be there

 

[KNARF XD]

What board do you have? The one he posted only looks like maybe a 4 + 1 phase power for the CPU where as most of the 990 are at least 8+2 allowing for better more stable over clocks with less damage to the CPU and less stress on the Motherboard. What board do you have?

And yea linux is free so you can do that.

the m5a97 evo r2.0 has 6+2, still not as good as 8+2, but a lot better than 4+1

 

[drtweak]

What board do you have? The one he posted only looks like maybe a 4 + 1 phase power for the CPU where as most of the 990 are at least 8+2 allowing for better more stable over clocks with less damage to the CPU and less stress on the Motherboard. What board do you have?

And yea linux is free so you can do that.

the m5a97 evo r2.0 has 6+2, still not as good as 8+2, but a lot better than 4+1

Touche lol

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($112.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $112.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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M5A99FX PRO R2.0 6+2