Best mobo with AM3+ socket and PCI E 3.0 (if possible)

Techie_Trekie

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Hey everyone,
I'm trying to find the best mobo with an AM3+ socket for the price. (Which also includes two or so PCI E - 3.0 expansion slots)

My build so far:
CPU: AMD 8350 (AM3+ socket)
CPU cooler: Zalman CNPS 9900 MAX-B
Case: Apevia X-Sniper X2
PSU: Corsair CX500M
GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 280

The reason I'm looking for a PCI E-3.0 as a component on the mobo is mainly for future upgrades and future proofing. I would rather spend a bit more money now, or wait a bit for a newer peice of tech that will last a long time, compared to saving a few bucks, but having to upgrade my components in a few years.

Thanks in advance to anyone who replies!
 
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There was only 1 AM3+ board on the market that had PCIE 3.0 , it was the SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 , which isn't on the market anymore.

PCIE 3.0 isn't any faster than 2.0
http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Impact-of-PCI-E-Speed-on-Gaming-Performance-518/
Impact of PCI-E Speed on Gaming Performance



Here's a good board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme6 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($146.87 @ Newegg)
Total: $146.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-28 13:21 EST-0500

Dark Lord of Tech

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There was only 1 AM3+ board on the market that had PCIE 3.0 , it was the SABERTOOTH 990FX/GEN3 R2.0 , which isn't on the market anymore.

PCIE 3.0 isn't any faster than 2.0
http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Impact-of-PCI-E-Speed-on-Gaming-Performance-518/
Impact of PCI-E Speed on Gaming Performance



Here's a good board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme6 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($146.87 @ Newegg)
Total: $146.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-28 13:21 EST-0500
 
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