Which Motherboard Should I choose?

Adamz96 · 04-25-12, 01:41 PM

Hi,

I plan on getting a new motherboard soon as the one I have right now is pretty poor: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=1903&subcat=

I was thinking the best option would be this as it is the latest AMD motherboard: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=1903&subcat=

Do you think that this is the right decision or if there are any better boards? The processor I own as of now is the Phenom II 850 @3.30GHz. I want to overclock it.

Any help is appreciated thanks.

EarthDog · 04-25-12, 01:51 PM

I think you already started a thread on this a couple months ago?

Adamz96 · 04-25-12, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthDog

I think you already started a thread on this a couple months ago?

Yes,

I want to know if I should get the new Sapphire motherboard though, sorry.

EarthDog · 04-25-12, 02:27 PM

Im sure it will be fine. But I dont know a lot about AMD motherboards, but it looks robust in the power delivery area which is important in overclocking.

Adamz96 · 04-25-12, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthDog

Im sure it will be fine. But I dont know a lot about AMD motherboards, but it looks robust in the power delivery area which is important in overclocking.

Ok, Thanks.

I believe my CPU has locked multipliers so I will have to overclock using the FSB, correct?

How much extra horse power can you actually get out of a CPU just using the FSB?

EarthDog · 04-25-12, 02:39 PM

It depends on the board, CPU, cooling etc. But yes, you will need to use the HTT/FSB to overclock if you do not have an unlocked multiplier.

esCob4r · 04-25-12, 10:12 PM

I would suggest you get an AsRock 990FX Extreme 4! Awesome board and overclocks lovely.

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Adamz96 Registered Join Date: Nov 2011	Which Motherboard Should I choose? Hi, I plan on getting a new motherboard soon as the one I have right now is pretty poor: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=1903&subcat= I was thinking the best option would be this as it is the latest AMD motherboard: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=1903&subcat= Do you think that this is the right decision or if there are any better boards? The processor I own as of now is the Phenom II 850 @3.30GHz. I want to overclock it. Any help is appreciated thanks.
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EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	Im sure it will be fine. But I dont know a lot about AMD motherboards, but it looks robust in the power delivery area which is important in overclocking. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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04-25-12, 02:39 PM	#6
EarthDog Senior PITA Member Overclockers.com Editor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stuck in Maryland...	It depends on the board, CPU, cooling etc. But yes, you will need to use the HTT/FSB to overclock if you do not have an unlocked multiplier. __________________ Should I R0 my SSD? / SandyBridge / Ivybridge Overclocking Guide / AMD Overclocking Guide / Power Supply Guide SSD Reliability/Write Endurance / JOIN THE BENCHING TEAM! / Bulldozer Overclocking Guide / Forum Etiquette Want to see your writing featured on the overclockers.com Front Page? PM me, I can help! "We have more information and more ways of accessing it than ever, yet seem increasingly less inclined to do so."- Michael Wilbon
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