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Post by ShrimpBrime on Aug 22, 2017 21:52:33 GMT -5
I need a super cheap but overclockable motherboard for Am2+ Am3. Ive tested 2 boards that I purchased and both dead as a door nail.
The 3rd one I have left is a server board and does not overclock.
Best bang for the buck. Suggestions please.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Aug 23, 2017 9:27:34 GMT -5
I did use m5a78 boards in the past. I see them on eBay for more than they used to go for new..... How is that possible?!
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Post by Shadyreaper on Aug 23, 2017 13:59:39 GMT -5
I did use m5a78 boards in the past. I see them on eBay for more than they used to go for new..... How is that possible?! the m5a78 is a AM3+ mobo so which one are you looking to get a AM2+ AM3 or AM3+? I know they make 2 or 3 mobos that do 2+ and AM3 not sure about ones that do all 3 the last AMD mobo I had was a M5A99FX Pro R2.0 it was AM3+ it was a decent mobo the only AM2 mobo I had was AM2+/AM2 and that was a XFX 750a SLI mobo it was pretty decent had the PSU not fried in the CPU plug it still worked after it just had a burnt spot in the CPU plug on the mobo M5A99FX Pro R2.0 is AM3/AM3+ 990fx chipset |
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Post by Mr.Scott on Aug 23, 2017 15:05:00 GMT -5
Gigabyte 790 boards are about your best bet. None will be really cheap though. If you can find one for under 50 bucks, jump on it.
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Post by Macsbeach98 on Aug 23, 2017 17:09:09 GMT -5
Jon used to like M3A32-MVP  they are rare these days though the Nbridge died in most of them according to Shane's Asus Tech. You are looking for a 790x/fx DDR2 board Asus made a few models like M4A and Gigabyte had a few models cheap is the hard part. |
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Post by Shadyreaper on Aug 23, 2017 17:25:47 GMT -5
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Post by Macsbeach98 on Aug 23, 2017 17:59:55 GMT -5
Nice find
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Post by Shadyreaper on Aug 23, 2017 18:08:13 GMT -5
yea it just happened to pop up 1st board when I put in 790FX motherboard on ebay LMAO I sent the link to Jon via facebook messenger |
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Post by ozz on Aug 23, 2017 19:05:44 GMT -5
Jon used to like M3A32-MVP they are rare these days though the Nbridge died in most of them according to Shane's Asus Tech. You are looking for a 790x/fx DDR2 board Asus made a few models like M4A and Gigabyte had a few models cheap is the hard part. yes pete getting rarer and rarer to find, especially a board with a good NB chip, ive got 2 here dead, both NB chips, ive had them checked by my asus guy, i physically took them down to him to find the reason they wouldnt boot, he said the NB is weak on them, they do make a NB fan set up for it but its an asus option that has to be bought, other than that theyre good boards and good clockers, ive never seen one available for it anywhere in my lookings, a fan on the NB is a must, even if you just put 1 there on it or youll end up with a dead board sooner or later |
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Aug 24, 2017 0:48:22 GMT -5
Oh that's a good price shady. The last one I had did numerous cold runs. I killed the bios chip on it. The NB ran cool because I did a TIM job on it like most of the big boards I had during that time. But after reading what you guys are saying about the NB, I should be careful. But man its a great board!!
The M5A being AM3 was nice and cheap. Handled all processors FX and lower so going cold was never a issue. Most or all of my 7ghz plus clocks where done on it so that's why my interest in it. Had 2 of them. Both pushed 2v with a little trick I found which I did post a utube of.
Gotta line up on a M4A79 deluxe which I also had one of those also. Another top notch board imo.
Sorry Scotty, I was never fond of Gigabyte bios terms and layout. Had one or two but they never seemed to clock like the asus counterparts.
Here is that over volt trick video.
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Aug 24, 2017 0:51:08 GMT -5
yea it just happened to pop up 1st board when I put in 790FX motherboard on ebay LMAO I sent the link to Jon via facebook messenger I did get the message. Thank you. I didn't reply because I was at work. 3 to midnight. No lunch half the time, but I'm paid for it either way. So I often work through most of it. Again thank you. Am considering it. Will watch it. |
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Post by Shadyreaper on Aug 24, 2017 7:21:26 GMT -5
yea it just happened to pop up 1st board when I put in 790FX motherboard on ebay LMAO I sent the link to Jon via facebook messenger I did get the message. Thank you. I didn't reply because I was at work. 3 to midnight. No lunch half the time, but I'm paid for it either way. So I often work through most of it. Again thank you. Am considering it. Will watch it. np man I figured you were working anyway I know you work crazy ass hours I figured you would see it when you got the chance |
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Aug 25, 2017 2:49:49 GMT -5
Got something on the way. Which is great. Will be back at benching shortly! Made a few subs some of you may have seen, but now Ill be able to raise the bar on the points earned! Exciting!  |
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Post by Shadyreaper on Aug 25, 2017 5:32:28 GMT -5
cool deal man I am looking for something new to bench I really want to get a cheap Z270 mobo and 7350k we shall see how that goes
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Post by Macsbeach98 on Aug 25, 2017 6:12:27 GMT -5
WTG Jon
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Post by alpi on Sept 8, 2017 11:17:02 GMT -5
cool deal man I am looking for something new to bench I really want to get a cheap Z270 mobo and 7350k we shall see how that goes If You want to keep prices as low as possible, maybe You can choose a Z710 board even. However prices can be pretty silly, we can see someday that z170 version of same board is more expensive than the Z270 version. I've bought a 7350K a bit earlier and choose a Maximus VIII Gene beside. I can tell You that I'm perfectly satisfied with it. No, even over-satisfied !  It's better than I thought. I'm still learning and testing this new platform. It's a pretty crazy stuff. Easy benching at 4.8 - 5 Ghz with a small air cooler and sometimes it can produces such numbers that I can't believe nearly. |
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Post by Macsbeach98 on Sept 8, 2017 16:40:51 GMT -5
The first Z170 board I had was a Gene got it covered in Vaso but it went good it was better than the Hero which I bought 2 of.
I had one new Hero in the cupboard and when the Gene died I bought another before even running the first Hero only to find they were not as good as the Gene.
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Post by alpi on Sept 8, 2017 16:55:23 GMT -5
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Post by Shadyreaper on Sept 8, 2017 18:25:40 GMT -5
I just want something that is gonna be good and I can do high clock legacy 3D benches with I am really just looking for something fun and new to bench 2 more months to decide what I want anyway so I will have to wait and see then what they have on ebay I have seen Z170 and Z270 mobos not great ones but they are mobos and they come with CPUs not good ones but something to hold me over til I can get a 7350k or better
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Sept 10, 2017 23:25:40 GMT -5
YAY. M4A79T showed up and I got her posted and running the 8600B Phenom C3 chip. 2990mhz at 260x11.5 4 sticks of GEIL memory and it is solid stable. Got the liquid running through the water block at a nice cozy 56f temperature. At the reported 1.622v still looking to break 30c.
Back in the game fellas. Have a few processors to dump into this board and plan to dedicate time back into my hobby. I've longed to do so.
Big thanks to Brad for the hook up. I owe ya one!
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Sept 10, 2017 23:30:53 GMT -5
Oh BTW, I've got the gold for WPrime already and this cpu has more in it. So exciting. Knoper isn't going to be happy once I steal all his golds away |
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Post by ozz on Sept 10, 2017 23:32:16 GMT -5
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Sept 10, 2017 23:37:47 GMT -5
When I had mine new, was running 4850's in QUAD crossfire. THAT is THE board to have. Sell your soul and get one!
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Post by ozz on Sept 11, 2017 0:26:34 GMT -5
i wouldnt bother when a crosshair v-z does it all and more and with a 990 chipset
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Sept 12, 2017 1:24:33 GMT -5
The M4A79-T deluxe is AM2 (DDR2) only processors. I know the 8600B I'm running now will not work in AM3 chipset boards, meaning Phenom I Agena based processors and Athlons Semprons ect. A 4000+ won't run in the AM3 board. The pinout is different.
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Post by ozz on Sept 12, 2017 1:47:52 GMT -5
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Post by cbjaust on Sept 12, 2017 6:18:33 GMT -5
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Post by ozz on Sept 12, 2017 17:19:18 GMT -5
yep id say so chris |
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Post by Macsbeach98 on Sept 12, 2017 18:23:54 GMT -5
The basic differences between AM2/AM2+/AM3 CPU's are.
AM2 supports Hyper Transport 2 and DDR2 memory.
AM2+ supports Hyper Transport 3 and DDR2 memory.
AM3 supports Hyper Transport 3 and both DDR2 & DDR3 Memory.
I usually go with.
790 chipset for AM2/2+
890 chipset for AM3
990 chipset for AM3+ FX CPU's
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Post by ShrimpBrime on Sept 13, 2017 0:43:49 GMT -5
Oops, I made a mistake. Sorry about that Shaney. I'll be sure it doesn't happen again. |
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they are rare these days though the Nbridge died in most of them according to Shane's Asus Tech.
It's better than I thought. I'm still learning and testing this new platform. It's a pretty crazy stuff. Easy benching at 4.8 - 5 Ghz with a small air cooler and sometimes it can produces such numbers that I can't believe nearly. 
