Question Motherboard is toast, trying to upgrade

[sshank1]

Specs-- My motherboard is a 760GMA-P34-FX, I have a AMD 8320 FX CPU, and a NZXT - Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case, with a 500w powersupply. I have a small form factor GPU (dont have specs and computer is at unis's IT dept)

Question -- what would be the best motherboard to replace my current one with? under 150$, under 100$ if possible.

Extra Information-- I have a list of motherboards compatible with my CPU but have no clue which/how to pick, I am not a computer pro and don't know anything about chipsets (if one is preferred for CPU, if it matters, etc), or if a regular ATX will fit in my tower (it says it will but idk if that includes my power supply), I plan on getting into overclocking later and I don't plan on buying anymore pre-assembled systems and will be upgrading my PC by pieces in the future. Please help!

 

[punkncat]

TBH, come up with something like 50 more bucks and take this as an opportunity to upgrade to Ryzen.

You "could" pick up a motherboard and something like an R3 1200 or R5 1600 for your budget, but will still need some RAM.
Do you have a Micro Center nearby?
They are offering a nice deal where you can pick up specific processors and then get a $30 discount on a motherboard. They have some Hyper X ram for sub $50...shouldn't be much over your $150 in that case.

 

[Calvin7]

760GMA-P34-FX is a poor AM3+ motherboard. You won't regret replacing it.

ASRock 970A-G/3.1
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIABT18XC0896&Tpk=9SIABT18XC0896