Suggestions?

Potence · 29 Jan 2011 at 18:12

I am looking to upgrade my motherboard, I currently have an M3N72-D.
Board must support a Phenom II X4 925 (AM3)
I am looking for one which will be good for overclocking, max £150.
Any reccomendations?

EDIT: I was looking at http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-281-GI&groupid=701&catid=1903&subcat=1782
Any good?

95thrifles · 29 Jan 2011 at 19:45

very good board, go for it

Ripshod · 30 Jan 2011 at 11:57

Board of choice that one. You realise you'll have to go DDR3 though?

Thejay · 30 Jan 2011 at 13:20

I have the same board you do and I'm sick of it so in the same position of looking for a new board as well, I was tempted with an 870 based board but then no mosfet coolers on most of them!

Also been looking as the Asrock 890FX Deluxe 4 but can't seem to find a reliable supplier, it's a shame OCers don't stock more decent AMD boards

Thejay · 31 Jan 2011 at 20:54

Just thought I'd let you know I've ordered the Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD5 along with 4GB of RipJawX memory! So if theres anything you need to know before ordering if you haven't already let me know :cool:

Potence · 1 Feb 2011 at 19:20

Ripshod said:
Board of choice that one. You realise you'll have to go DDR3 though?

Oh thanks, I'll just order a few 4Gb sticks.

Thejay said:
Just thought I'd let you know I've ordered the Gigabyte GA-890FXA-UD5 along with 4GB of RipJawX memory! So if theres anything you need to know before ordering if you haven't already let me know

Do you have it yet?
What are the OCing options in the BIOS like?

Thejay · 1 Feb 2011 at 20:26

Nope don't have it yet unfortunately OCers only sent it out today

Potence · 5 Feb 2011 at 10:35

Thejay said:
Nope don't have it yet unfortunately OCers only sent it out today

Oh, ok.

Ripshod · 5 Feb 2011 at 10:54

I ordered an received the 890FXA-UD5. Currently having a BAD experience with it. Will post back later

liamcrane · 7 Feb 2011 at 05:45

How you getting on with the board now mate? been looking at this board myself and never used a gigabyte one before so would love to hear your thoughts on it

Destroyer^ · 7 Feb 2011 at 12:49

+1 for that board.. heard many good things about it

Ripshod · 7 Feb 2011 at 13:21

It is defo the best I've ever used (always been a Gigabyte Devotee). I am having probs at the moment but things will be sweet when I get a new PSU. Tip- don't underestimate these boards, they require a lot of power from a good PSU to even boot.

Potence · 8 Feb 2011 at 18:01

Hrm... how big is a "good PSU"? I have a 650w... is that enough?

stulid · 8 Feb 2011 at 18:03

Potence said:
Hrm... how big is a "good PSU"? I have a 650w... is that enough?

what make and model?, there is a big difference between a good brand and a £20 jobbie.

Potence · 12 Feb 2011 at 10:48

stulid said:
what make and model?, there is a big difference between a good brand and a £20 jobbie.

It's a Corsair Memory 650W TX Series AT

Ripshod · 12 Feb 2011 at 12:47

That's plenty enough Potence. I've managed to get an RMA on my board but Gigabyte still haven't replied to the support ticket I opened, I've asked them to supply the complete list of beep codes relevant to their latest AMD boards. When I get it I'll host it somewhere and post a link in these forums.

Potence · 12 Feb 2011 at 19:00

Ok then, thanks