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7/24/12 at 1:29am
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Alright, currently 3:25 AM so if my grammar is off we all know why. So I am thinking to my self that my rig is to loud and big for my liking. To cut to the chase is this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157292 Motherboard a good start for a simple 6 core AMD computer? I have absolutely no budget, sky is the limit here. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Time to get some sleep! thumb.gif
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7/24/12 at 10:23am
I would not recommend that board for any OCn with a hex core, it is only 3+1 phase, nearly all microATX boards are.

I did find this, ECS A960M-M2 AM3+ board, but I have never heard of ECS.

The only reason I point this board out is that it has a 8pin ATX power connector, indicating (at least) it may have some better MOSFET equipment.
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7/24/12 at 11:08pm
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Under there the ECS is also a 3+1 phase and I have no idea of the quality.  ECS boards have been known to be particularly shoddy on the quality (outside VRM setup).

If you're taking on a 6 core at least pair it with a reliable 4+1 phase setup.  More is better yet, esp. if you intend to make use of those 6 cores to their full extent frequently.  More phases = less heat/stress per phase = cooler board = better efficiency and reliability.

 

Having an 8-pin connector is not an indication of whether VRM systems are better than not.  Look at the MSI 870A-G54.  It is an 8-pin connector board and at the same time it is the most VRM failure-prone board in existence.  Meanwhile, the robust ASUS M4A79XTD EVO has a 4-pin connector supplying an 8+2 phase system.  It's a very robust board with no recorded failures or throttling events on high TDP processors.

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7/24/12 at 11:37pm
Thank you xd_1771 cheers.gif

I love how you are so willing to lend and teach knowledge to others.
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7/25/12 at 12:56am
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xd_1771 Thank you, I will continue my research focusing more on the phase power than the board itself. I will make sure my next board is a solid one. smile.gif
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