I am currently running an FX-8320 on an MSI 890GXM-G65 (mATX). I recently picked up an Asus M5A97 for almost free when I got the processor. Is it worth swapping to the new board? I know the chip is technically a downgrade but will I get better overall performance from being able to OC my 8320 and dropping in some 2133 or 1866 RAM? As it stands now I can't really achieve a stable OC on the 890GXM and I am using 1333RAM
Would it be an overall downgrade even once OC'd and ram installed? Any insight would be much appreciated.
I do have the option of returning the board for a 990FX If you think its really the better option but it would be another 60-80$ I would have to spend which I could instead put towards the 2133 or 1866 RAM.
So bottom line.....Stick with 890GXM-G65 , Go with the Asus M5A97 thats in my hands, or suck up the 80$ and grab a 990fx?
Would it be an overall downgrade even once OC'd and ram installed? Any insight would be much appreciated.
I do have the option of returning the board for a 990FX If you think its really the better option but it would be another 60-80$ I would have to spend which I could instead put towards the 2133 or 1866 RAM.
So bottom line.....Stick with 890GXM-G65 , Go with the Asus M5A97 thats in my hands, or suck up the 80$ and grab a 990fx?