Is the GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 a good motherboard for my PC?

[Gaming Freak]

Hello all, I recently purchased a new processor and then I found out that I had to buy another motherboard. So I stumbled across the GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 and I was wondering if it was a good mobo and if it would work in my build. I really don't want any more surprises so anything you could tell me about the board would be great! Also, if there is a better one for the same amount of money that I don't know about, I will take any suggestions. Thanks!

Here is my build:
AMD FX 8350
MSI Radeon R9 290
8GB RAM
SeaSonic 850w
1TB Hard-drive
250GB Hard-drive

 

[Darkbreeze]

Yes, it's a really good board. Here's the tier list showing AM3+ motherboard model tiering:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2384008/motherboard-tier-list-990fx-chipset.html

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

What's your top budget?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157576&cm_re=asrock_extreme_6-_-13-157-576-_-Product

ASRock 990FX Extreme6 AM3+ Northbridge: AMD 990FX Southbridge: AMD SB950 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
Supports FX 9590 & 9370 CPUs, 3-Way CFX, M.2, Purity Sound 2

 

[Vosgy]

Looks good to me, not a lot of USB3 on it but if that isn't a need it isn't a problem. I don't know a lot about the current AMD motherboards so can't really tell you if there is anything better at the price point, just that it looks to be a very solid board and gigabyte have a very good reputation.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Personally, if you don't need or want M.2, the Sabertooth 990fx r2.0 is a great board, depending on your budget. I've had ZERO troubles with mine and an 8320 overclocked to 4.5Ghz.

 

[Wolfshadw]

I realize you're trying to find the best motherboard, but I think one thread asking for the recommended motherboard for your processor would have been sufficient.

How much of a performance boost will the AMD FX 8350 give me?
How much of a performance boost will the AMD FX 8350 give me?
What will happen if I use the AMD FX 8350 in my Motherboard?
What is a good motherboard for the AMD FX 8350 under $100?
Is the Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P a good motherboard and will it work in my pc?
Is the ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 a good motherboard for my gaming PC?
Is the ASRock 970 Performance a good motherboard for my PC?
Is the GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 a good motherboard for my PC?


Wolfshadw
Moderator

 

[Darkbreeze]

No joke.

 

[Gaming Freak]

Sorry for all of the threads, I am kinda new to the forum thing. Thanks a ton for all your suggestions, I think that I am going to buy the 990FXA. Thanks again for the suggestions and I won't create any more threads for this topic lol. Thanks!

 

[Vosgy]

I realize you're trying to find the best motherboard, but I think one thread asking for the recommended motherboard for your processor would have been sufficient.

How much of a performance boost will the AMD FX 8350 give me?
How much of a performance boost will the AMD FX 8350 give me?
What will happen if I use the AMD FX 8350 in my Motherboard?
What is a good motherboard for the AMD FX 8350 under $100?
Is the Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P a good motherboard and will it work in my pc?
Is the ASUS M5A97 LE R2.0 a good motherboard for my gaming PC?
Is the ASRock 970 Performance a good motherboard for my PC?
Is the GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 a good motherboard for my PC?


Wolfshadw
Moderator

Good Gravy...
Thanks it's just brown and water.