Is the ASRock Fatal1ty 970 Performance I solid motherboard for my FX-8320?

[astn]

My current motherboard is the old version of this Biostar

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138372

I've been told it's bottlenecking my CPU and I'm look for a budget replacement.

Does anyone have experience with the ASRock

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157577&cm_re=asrock_970_performance-_-13-157-577-_-Product

Is it a solid board? The price is very compelling. I'd really like to spend under $80.

Thanks for your help.

 

[thor220]

You accidentally linked the same board twice. In any case, ASRock is a very good choice. They aren't as expensive as ASUS or gigabyte but usually end up higher in quality.

 

[astn]

You accidentally linked the same board twice. In any case, ASRock is a very good choice. They aren't as expensive as ASUS or gigabyte but usually end up higher in quality.

Thanks for pointing that out! I edited the post and thanks for your input definitely leaning toward the ASRock.

 

[thor220]

Yeah, that's a really good price on that motherboard. That's not a budget board, it comes with all the extra bells and whistles like upgraded onboard sound and 3 way crossfire. At that price, that's a pretty sweet deal.

 

[Calabdiver]

I am currently running this board with an amd fx6300 and a corsair h105 liquid cooling unit so far I'm very happy with it.

 

[thor220]

I am currently running this board with an amd fx6300 and a corsair h105 liquid cooling unit so far I'm very happy with it.

Sounds like a sweet setup. Great that the board turned out so well.