Question regarding AM3+ motherboard

TheSebamed · May 10, 2018

So i was considering getting myself a new motherboard for my FX build.
Current i have the following.
CPU: AMD FX 8350 @4.0ghz (runs at 1.3V) default clocks
Mobo: Asus m5a97 le r2.0

With the current MOBO, i can't overclock my CPU, because the VRM's can't handle it. That is also why i put a fan blow air on it, which actually helped me get 4.3ghz out of my CPU.
No throttling, except when my room gets extra HOT which is quite rarely.

I was offered: GA-990XA-UD3 (rev. 3.0) Motherboard
Link to the motherboards site.

Is it worth it buying that motherboard to achieve better overclocks for the CPU? and more stable system. (Yes, it is used motherboard)
The old owner was using FX 8320 on that motherboard and achieved 4.7Ghz clocks with it stable.

Herman Mcpootis · May 10, 2018

IMO i wouldn't bother with am3+ unless that board is selling for peanuts. just use what you have now till you get enough for a newer CPU or used i7.

TheSebamed · May 10, 2018

2 hours ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

IMO i wouldn't bother with am3+ unless that board is selling for peanuts. just use what you have now till you get enough for a newer CPU or used i7.

The guy is asking 30€ for that mobo.