I Need A Motherboard

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There are a number of motherboards that claim support for 125W FX CPUs that, nevertheless, are poor choices. Some may use older chipsets that do not run the fastest hypertransport buss speeds that these CPUs support (5200 or even 5600 MT/s). Worse, some have inadequate VRM circuitry, that can throttle or even burn out under consistently high loads like gaming, especially if you want to overclock. Look for at least six VRM phases, with heatsinks on the VRMs.
For best performance, you want a 990FX board, although a good 970 board may have most of those qualities (buss speed will be lower than the 990FX). A good 970 board will cost $80-$90; 990FX will run $115 or more.
There are a number of motherboards that claim support for 125W FX CPUs that, nevertheless, are poor choices. Some may use older chipsets that do not run the fastest hypertransport buss speeds that these CPUs support (5200 or even 5600 MT/s). Worse, some have inadequate VRM circuitry, that can throttle or even burn out under consistently high loads like gaming, especially if you want to overclock. Look for at least six VRM phases, with heatsinks on the VRMs.
For best performance, you want a 990FX board, although a good 970 board may have most of those qualities (buss speed will be lower than the 990FX). A good 970 board will cost $80-$90; 990FX will run $115 or more.
 
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