Compatibility help

[Nahidul]

So looking at this motherboard: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007IA4KGA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Will it work for me? I am hooking it up with a r7 370, and AMD FX 6300 (if y'all need more info i can give it

[Murasaki]

In terms of compatibility I see no problem here. Though are you just getting a new mobo or are you planning on upgrading?

[lbennettz]

processor socket type = AM3+

motherboard socket = AM3+

 

So these two are compatible

 

The motherboard contains a PCI slot that is compatable with graphics cards so you are fine there too! 

 

Great little budget build however if you are looking to overclock I might suggest a motherboard with a better power delivery, otherwise, all good!

[Nahidul]

25 minutes ago, ModuleLFS said:

In terms of compatibility I see no problem here. Though are you just getting a new mobo or are you planning on upgrading?

This is my first ever build, buying everything new

[Nahidul]

4 minutes ago, lbennettz said:

processor socket type = AM3+

motherboard socket = AM3+

 

So these two are compatible

 

The motherboard contains a PCI slot that is compatable with graphics cards so you are fine there too! 

 

Great little budget build however if you are looking to overclock I might suggest a motherboard with a better power delivery, otherwise, all good!

Thanks! Any suggestions on a better motherboard?

[lbennettz]

With motherboards, a very general way to look at them:

Budget: £40ish

Mid Tier: £70ish

High End: £120ish

Pro Grade: £170+

 

-The budget grade might provide you with the ability to overclock the clock speed of your multiplier, but might not give other features like, voltage or XMP settings. Lower grade parts installed, will work but don't push it too far.

 

-Mid tier will provide good overclocking functions, but dont expect usb 3.1 or other expencive features. These boards are usually have a good build quality but are stripped back high end boards.

 

-High end boards will provide great overclocking features and have the some of the best quality parts. Good price to performance mark here.

 

-Pro grade, will provide the best parts, newest features and usually RGB lighting on the board. Best overclocking features and support. Will usually have plastic/metal covers on the IO and Southbridge. Some have "armor" over the main components on the board.

 

As you are looking at the budget end of the spectrum, I would suggest adding £10/20 into your motherboard budget to ensure you are getting the best you can for your tier. Near the bottom end of the scale, you get what you pay for. Just check the motherboard can overclock before purchasing. Check the manufactures website, it will usually be promoted on there if it can overclock. 

 

[Nahidul]

 

8 minutes ago, lbennettz said:

With motherboards, a very general way to look at them:

Budget: £40ish

Mid Tier: £70ish

High End: £120ish

Pro Grade: £170+

 

-The budget grade might provide you with the ability to overclock the clock speed of your multiplier, but might not give other features like, voltage or XMP settings. Lower grade parts installed, will work but don't push it too far.

 

-Mid tier will provide good overclocking functions, but dont expect usb 3.1 or other expencive features. These boards are usually have a good build quality but are stripped back high end boards.

 

-High end boards will provide great overclocking features and have the some of the best quality parts. Good price to performance mark here.

 

-Pro grade, will provide the best parts, newest features and usually RGB lighting on the board. Best overclocking features and support. Will usually have plastic/metal covers on the IO and Southbridge. Some have "armor" over the main components on the board.

 

As you are looking at the budget end of the spectrum, I would suggest adding £10/20 into your motherboard budget to ensure you are getting the best you can for your tier. Near the bottom end of the scale, you get what you pay for. Just check the motherboard can overclock before purchasing. Check the manufactures website, it will usually be promoted on there if it can overclock. 

 

Any specific motherboard you would recommend for 40 quid? oh and does the mobo is showed you have PCIE and if so should i put a GPU (r7 370) into PCI or PCIe?

[lbennettz]

A graphics card will slot into the PCIe 16x Slot. On the photo that you have provided, this is the long dark blue slot on the motherboard.

[Nahidul]

Thanks

[lbennettz]

A good looking motherboard is

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-970A-DS3P-Motherboard-Socket-Express/dp/B00CX4MUCC/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1468244429&sr=1-5&keywords=AM3%2B+motherboard

 

You will need to ensure it will fit in your case due to it being an Full ATX size motherboard. Looking on the Gigabyte website it says this motherboard has overclocking functionality.

[Nahidul]

1 minute ago, lbennettz said:

A good looking motherboard is

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-970A-DS3P-Motherboard-Socket-Express/dp/B00CX4MUCC/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1468244429&sr=1-5&keywords=AM3%2B+motherboard

 

You will need to ensure it will fit in your case due to it being an Full ATX size motherboard. Looking on the Gigabyte website it says this motherboard has overclocking functionality.

Im going with a micro ATX case so im assuming this wont fit

 

[lbennettz]

Nope, sorry!  I'd stick with what you have then, just be careful when overclocking!

[Nahidul]

2 minutes ago, lbennettz said:

Nope, sorry!  I'd stick with what you have then, just be careful when overclocking!

what do you mean ''be careful'' (although i dont plan on overclocking anyways)

[lbennettz]

Oh if you don't plan on overclocking then you will be absolutely fine! When i said be careful i meant that some boards have low quality parts which when pushed too far can overheat or outright break. Some motherboards don't provide voltage settings either, so when you overclock, the board automatically bumps up your voltage, leading to an unnecessary level of power being fed to your CPU, decreasing the longevity and increasing the heat output of the CPU.

 

However as you don't plan on overclocking, you will be fine as all boards work as they should at stock specs.

[Nahidul]

19 minutes ago, lbennettz said:

A good looking motherboard is

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-970A-DS3P-Motherboard-Socket-Express/dp/B00CX4MUCC/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1468244429&sr=1-5&keywords=AM3%2B+motherboard

 

You will need to ensure it will fit in your case due to it being an Full ATX size motherboard. Looking on the Gigabyte website it says this motherboard has overclocking functionality.

OH! it seems the mid tower case supports full atx  motherboards! i might go for it then https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NZHV8AQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_13?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

[Nahidul]

23 minutes ago, lbennettz said:

A good looking motherboard is

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gigabyte-970A-DS3P-Motherboard-Socket-Express/dp/B00CX4MUCC/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1468244429&sr=1-5&keywords=AM3%2B+motherboard

 

You will need to ensure it will fit in your case due to it being an Full ATX size motherboard. Looking on the Gigabyte website it says this motherboard has overclocking functionality.

However looking at the amazon reviews it says when using an fx6300 an adapter is required as the mobo has an 8 pin connecter and the cpu requires 4 pins, what should i do?