Jump to content

[US] $120 AM3+ Mobo?

GaryLChew
 Share
Go to solution Solved by Priller,

Where can I find the 990FXA-UD3 Rev 4.0?

 

When you order it look at the picture listed and you should see the heatsink difference. It also may be listed in the product description.

Posted

I'd like to be able to overclock the GPU and CPU.  Earlier, someone recommended this.  However, I've read a lot of mixed reviews which sort of scares me.  Can anyone maybe show me a AM3+ board that's reliable?  I have absolutely no need for SLI/Crossfire and would like USB 3.0.  My preferred colors are black or red.  My budget for a motherboard is ~$120-$140.  Please provide some way that I can know that it's a reliable mobo.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/166344-us-120-am3-mobo/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

It's one of the best AM3+ motherboards available. 

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/166344-us-120-am3-mobo/#findComment-2213943
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

That is the Rev 3.0 board that still had issues with the VRM heatsink and APM control missing in the bios. It did have a UEFI instead of the Award bios tho.

i have that mobo btw, is there a way i could somehow have gigaybte update my mobo to the rev 4.0?

Diamond 5 in League :)

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/166344-us-120-am3-mobo/#findComment-2213976
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

i have that mobo btw, is there a way i could somehow have gigaybte update my mobo to the rev 4.0?

 

You could try to RMA it and tell them in keeps throttling the CPU. You may have to RMA it twice until they send you a rev 4.0 of the board. 

 

They "Fixed" a damaged header on my older Rev 1.1 board instead of replacing the board. Also take pictures before sending it to CYA.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/166344-us-120-am3-mobo/#findComment-2213984
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

You could try to RMA it and tell them in keeps throttling the CPU. You may have to RMA it twice until they send you a rev 4.0 of the board.

They "Fixed" a damaged header on my older Rev 1.1 board instead of replacing the board. Also take pictures before sending it to CYA.

Btw, how would i tell if its throttling the cpu? I do not have an oc on it, but when i play a game like bf3 with my 8350 and 770, the frames sometimes drop like hell at weird times, could that be the throttling?

mines rev 3.0 just for clarification.

Diamond 5 in League :)

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/166344-us-120-am3-mobo/#findComment-2213992
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Btw, how would intell if its throttling the cpu? I do not have an oc on it, but when i play a game like bf3 with my 8350 and 770, the frames sometimes drop like hell at weird times, could that be the throttling?

mines rev 3.0 just for clarification.

 

Use something like MSI Afterburner and OCCT to watch the CPU core speed drop and see if the core temp or VRM temps are hot when it does it.

 

Currently there is an issue with BF4 having massive frame drops. Xfactor, Levelcap, and Matimo had the same issue so it could be a problem after the last patch.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/166344-us-120-am3-mobo/#findComment-2214014
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Use something like MSI Afterburner and OCCT to watch the CPU core speed drop and see if the core temp or VRM temps are hot when it does it.

 

Currently there is an issue with BF4 having massive frame drops. Xfactor, Levelcap, and Matimo had the same issue so it could be a problem after the last patch.

I was playing bf3 on iltra and getting drops to like 30fps, and not bf4.

How can i check the vrm temps again? for core temps i would use like cpuz or something right?

Diamond 5 in League :)

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/166344-us-120-am3-mobo/#findComment-2214024
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory

×