Best 990fx under budget?

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I´m willing to buy a new mobo for my 8350, i´m looking for something under $150, the things I´m really keen on are;

-Overclocking potential (my 8350, has already reached 4.7ghz)

-Power phases

-2 way crossfire

-BIOS, (I currently have a GA-78LMT-USB3, and it´s got a terrible BIOS!)

-having 6 SATA pórts would be nice, but not essential, it´s just that I´ve run out of SATA ports right now (4)

 

Thanks

P.D. English is not my native language, sorry if I´ve committed a mistake!

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1. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-990fxextreme9

2. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a99fxpror20

3. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-990fxkiller

The 3rd board the AsRock 990fx killer more then likely will over heat before you get to 4.7ghz, although the other 2 should do just fine. The 1st board the AsRock Extreme9 is a steal for $145 after a mail in rebate right now. 

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I own the Asus m5a99FXPro2.0

It takes my 8320 up to 4.7 on a 212 Evo and has been rock solid for me.

As always, your mileage may vary.

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Yeah I don't think in this case the Mobo is holding back that overclock any, so power delivery isn't a issue. I have heard good things about the Asus, but, it's blue, and well frankly it's ugly. The Asrock has good power deliver and crossfire/SLI support but, it only has 5 Sata 6GB ports. The Asus has 7 Sata ports and is a better make, will have better bios's, and is just a more refined product with the same features as the Asrock. If you can stand the look or don't have a case window I think you would be happier with the Asus. The Asrock 9 is a top of the line board, yes it's 150$ with a mail in rebate, but, you will never get that rebate. besides using that board, that's like hitting a fly with a sledgehammer; might be worth it for the lols but, it's overkill. If you ever want to upgrade your processor 9370, 9590 the Asrock 9 could be worthwhile, but, your 8350 is already at 4.7 so it would be a small upgrade.

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990Fx boards, in order which are sollid boards for an FX8350.

  1. Asus Crosshair V Formula Z 8+2 powerphase digi vrm intel lan
  2. Asrock 990FX Extreme 9     12+2 powerphase digi vrm intel lan
  3. Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 8+2 powerphase digi vrm
  4. Asus M5A99FX pro R2.0        6+2 powerphase digi vrm

I you want to deal with mail in rebates then the Extreme 9 would be great.