AM3+ Micro ATX For FX-8350

[Logitechtaco]

Hey guys I want to shrink my computer a bit and I'd like to put in a 350D so it doesn't look so empty. I have a FX-8350 and I read most micro atx boards wont support the power this chip needs. I wondered if any one could point me the right direction for a board that will support my current CPU.

[Dabombinable]

Hey guys I want to shrink my computer a bit and I'd like to put in a 350D so it doesn't look so empty. I have a FX-8350 and I read most micro atx boards wont support the power this chip needs. I wondered if any one could point me the right direction for a board that will support my current CPU.

There isn't a single Micro ATX motherboard that can be trusted with the FX 8350.

[Sam Z Man]

Micro atx+8350= Cream of PCB soup with grilled VRM's.

[79 Potatoes]

Maybe Asrock 970M Pro3 (released this march and heatsinked VRMs)

Though you'll need good ventilation on the VRMs, you may be lucky and don't fry them, still another 4+1 power phase so might not be possible.

[Logitechtaco]

Maybe Asrock 970M Pro3 (released this march and heatsinked VRMs)

Though you'll need good ventilation on the VRMs, you may be lucky and don't fry them, still another 4+1 power phase so might not be possible.

I was looking at one of those. I don't plan to over clock the CPU at all, or does the chip just demand that much?

[Aniallation]

Hey guys I want to shrink my computer a bit and I'd like to put in a 350D so it doesn't look so empty. I have a FX-8350 and I read most micro atx boards wont support the power this chip needs. I wondered if any one could point me the right direction for a board that will support my current CPU.

There isn't a single Micro ATX motherboard that can be trusted with the FX 8350.

Micro atx+8350= Cream of PCB soup with grilled VRM's.

 

AsRock 970M Pro3 is a solid choice for stock speeds. The VRMs on that are more then enough. The GA-78LMT-USB3 from Gigabyte is pretty decent as well. Again no overclocking headroom on those VRMs but it's plenty for stock speeds.

 

The Asus M5A88-M (which I have) is also alright too but it's discontinued.

[Aniallation]

I was looking at one of those. I don't plan to over clock the CPU at all, or does the chip just demand that much?

It's a good choice but the USB3 header position is retarded. Take a look at the Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 as well. 

 

The 970M Pro3 supports CrossFire though, with the 5 PCIe slots in the 350D.

 

Either way just make sure to install the rear top fan on the 350D to give some airflow over the VRMs

[79 Potatoes]

I was looking at one of those. I don't plan to over clock the CPU at all, or does the chip just demand that much?

Well

Also that kind of mbs are like buying cardboard, but at stock should be OK

[Faceman]

Doesn't exist.

[Logitechtaco]

It's a good choice but the USB3 header position is retarded. Take a look at the Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 as well. 

 

The 970M Pro3 supports CrossFire though, with the 5 PCIe slots in the 350D.

 

Either way just make sure to install the rear top fan on the 350D to give some airflow over the VRMs

Lol I didn't see the header. That is stupid.

[79 Potatoes]

It's a good choice but the USB3 header position is retarded

Haha, it's asrock. I've a B85M-ITX and my front audio cable is routed right under the GPU

[Logitechtaco]

I think ill go with the asrock board and just buy a USB 3.0 to 2.0 adapter for the front USB ports. I might get tinny little fans to stick on the VRM or ill see if i can find a water block and just add them to my loop. Thank you guys

[Logitechtaco]

Will it run SLI too?