I can not find a suitable AMD3+ motherboard for this case. Can anyone recommend me one?
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MSI 970A-G46. It'a a decent and inexpensive board. I'm using it in the same case as we speak. It has overclocking capabilities as well as Crossfire/SLI compatability at full x8 speed whenever you want to upgrade.
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This is AMD only since that is the socket it carries - Intel sockets are too much different so they need their own type of MotherBoard. AMD and Intel are to totally different processor developers, been around for many years now. So, if you see things like AM3, AM3, AM2 mentioned in what you are looking at, it's not for Intel processors.
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I'm very sorry, I'm currently on a break at work, on my phone. I can tell you that on pcpartpicker, you can search that motherboard, add it to a build, and get yourself a list of processors that are compatible with the board, and further, you can see if they support onboard video. You'll do yourself a favor if you build the whole computer there. I've been doing builds for 15 years and that site is a dream.
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"Yes" to both questions. It's AMD's big AM3+ chip so it will almost certainly fit the motherboard. Gaming performance is mostly dependent upon the video card and RAM, not the CPU, so this is as big of a CPU as you would need for any game. It's an excellent choice for a gaming rig.
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I've had no reason to crack the case, but I see no reason why memory shouldn't be expandable. Neither the motherboard, nor the memory modules are proprietary.
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Not familiar with your particular motherboard, I'm afraid, but you need either a Micro ATX or Mini ITX motherboard for this case.
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Hey, they have a tower called the fractal design define XL R2. However, This case its pretty awesome and its pretty big mid tower. They have just released an update to this case and it looks good! Here is a link to the XL :http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352029&nm;_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm;_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID;=10446076&PID;=3938566&SID;= Here is a link to the update fractal tower: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352048&nm;_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm;_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&c;m_sp=&AID;=10446076&PID;=3938566&SID;= Hey, they have a tower called the fractal design define XL R2. However, This case its pretty awesome and its pretty big mid tower. They have just released an update to this case and it looks good! Here is a link to the XL :http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352029&nm;_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm;_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID;=10446076&PID;=3938566&SID;= Here is a link to the update fractal tower:... » Read More Hey, they have a tower called the fractal design define XL R2. However, This case its pretty awesome and its pretty big mid tower. They have just released an update to this case and it looks good! Here is a link to the XL :http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352029&nm;_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm;_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID;=10446076&PID;=3938566&SID;= Here is a link to the update fractal tower: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352048&nm;_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm;_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&c;m_sp=&AID;=10446076&PID;=3938566&SID;= « Show Less
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What I would build that one with is a 990 series mb which is a am3+ series mb's. MSI has them Gigabyte,Asrock just look for AM3+ and you will see the 990 number in the descriptions.
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You can use a large variety of motherboards as long as the motherboard fits your case. I would try a z87 Asus motherboard or an Asus maximus IV or V
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It needs an amd processor that is am3 or am3+. On the processor you are considering purchasing, check out the socket type... if it says am3 or am3+ you are good.
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The manual I have said that AM3+ is supported, but with a note that stated a 95W maximum. The best thing to do is to go to http://www.asrock.com for the most up to date information. You'll need to pay attention to the power supply too with any powerful CPUs.
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It fit mine after modifying my case, but I kept getting a blue screen error. Now it's just collecting dust. Stick with the AMD fan!
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msi motherboard, amd processor, fm2 socket and absolutely not a chance in hell it was fitting. Agian, not artic's fault. look at how the old cooler is attached. is it clipped or does it have pins. ? that should start you in the right directiion
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It should work, I have installed it on Asus M4A78-E, a Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 motherboards, you can order from Amazon for just $3.50 to try. most of these Asus motherboards with same socket, yours is and AM3+ use same support bracket line up and CPU fan. I found that if they break the heatsink lock is to tight so you may need to reduce the tension or it will soon break the new bracket. I have new original 2 piece bracket and base assy if you can't get this to work if you need them.
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You have a mini and this is a half mini that works with a intel i3, 5 or 7. So you should search for a Atheros that would work with your AMD.
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Unfortunatly it does not. If you're looking for AM3+ support try this board which I also own and can vouch for. ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
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I'm using it in this ASUS M5A78L-M LX PLUS AM3+ AMD 760G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard Has served me well since the beginning of November anyway :D