best AMD 990FX motherboard for Bulldozer?

erek · Oct 22, 2011

i currently have an asus m4a89gtd pro usb3, but the bios doesn't yet support the Revision B2 retail release of the AMD FX processor, so i have to either wait for a new release bios or upgrade my motherboard...

would it be worth upgrading my motherboard from the 890GX/SB850 to the 990FX/SB950, or should i just wait for the next bios release from my asus?

what board would you guys recommend? Asus Crosshair V Formula, ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional, or others?

TheLaughingMan · Oct 23, 2011

Either of those are great choices. I do vote for the upgrade as your board is lacking in a few areas. Other than those two I would consider the GIGABYTE UD5 and UD7. The Asus Crosshair V is the king of the mountain for AMD though.

Volkszorn88 · Oct 23, 2011

Definitely either the ASUS CHV or 990fx Fatal1ty

Damn_Smooth · Oct 23, 2011

I would (and did) go with the Crosshair V. You might want to add the Sabretooth as an option though, that board is sweet too.

erek · Oct 23, 2011

is it really worth the money to upgrade my motherboard though? and could you please be more specific on how my current board is lacking in a few areas? (my system specifications are the current rig)

Rapidfire48 · Oct 23, 2011

It wouldn't hurt it to upgrade. A better board can help performance over all.

erek · Oct 23, 2011

i just wonder if Windows 7 will require a reinstall going from 890GX/SB850 -> 990FX/SB950?

erocker · Oct 23, 2011

Not worth the upgrade. By the time a new bios comes out for your board, then possibly think about upgrading your CPU. You really aren't missing out on anything.

erek · Oct 23, 2011

erek said:
i currently have an asus m4a89gtd pro usb3, but the bios doesn't yet support the Revision B2 retail release of the AMD FX processor, so i have to either wait for a new release bios or upgrade my motherboard...

would it be worth upgrading my motherboard from the 890GX/SB850 to the 990FX/SB950, or should i just wait for the next bios release from my asus?

what board would you guys recommend? Asus Crosshair V Formula, ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional, or others?

erocker said:
Not worth the upgrade. By the time a new bios comes out for your board, then possibly think about upgrading your CPU. You really aren't missing out on anything.

well i already have the AMD FX 8120 in hand

Goodman · Oct 23, 2011

Not worth spending more money IMO

erek said:
well i already have the AMD FX 8120 in hand

Sorry! to hear that... even less worth spending
You should have gone with PIIx6 & keep your board that would be worth little money spend

erek · Oct 23, 2011

Goodman said:
Not worth spending more money IMO

Sorry! to hear that... even less worth spending

yeah, i pre-ordered prior to launch and didn't know that the chip wouldn't work with my 890GX/SB850 Asus board because the Bulldozer bios for it was made for non-final revisions, so i have to wait for a newer bios to support Revision B2/retail Bulldozer

it did come in a nice metal tin can though... @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP2xKQJJ3is

Deleted member 67555 · Oct 23, 2011

Does your board have the black socket or the white socket?
I thought the boards with the black socket were the only boards that would work and that the BIOS was already released for it...

As far as I found this is the revision to your board and your board will not support AM3+

erek · Oct 23, 2011

jmcslob said:
Does your board have the black socket or the white socket?
I thought the boards with the black socket were the only boards that would work and that the BIOS was already released for it...

As far as I found this is the revision to your board and your board will not support AM3+

my board is the "asus m4a89gtd pro usb3" ...not an asrock

specifically for the m4a89gtd pro usb3:

Beta Version 3017

Description M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 3017 Test BIOS
For testing AM3+ CPU Function only, do not update this BIOS while using AM3 or previous type CPUs!

File Size 1.14 (MBytes)

uuuaaaaaa · Oct 23, 2011

there is still hope for bulldozer cpu's. it looks like microsoft is working on a patch for windows 7 that is said to improve overall performance for bulldozer, this is what Elric Phares from motherboards.org said. It is just rumours for now i guess...

Vincy Boy · Oct 23, 2011

erek said:
yeah, i pre-ordered prior to launch and didn't know that the chip wouldn't work with my 890GX/SB850 Asus board because the Bulldozer bios for it was made for non-final revisions, so i have to wait for a newer bios to support Revision B2/retail Bulldozer

it did come in a nice metal tin can though... @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP2xKQJJ3is

At least there is something of worth in the package, the packaging.

Sorry I couldn't resist. :eek:

Enigma8750 · Oct 23, 2011

I would say Sabertooth for the best bang for the buck

erek · Oct 23, 2011

890gx v. 890fx isn't more than 5 fps difference in gaming performance, and 890fx v. 990fx is even less of difference (nearly identical gaming performance,) so there appears to be little reason to waste $220+ for a new motherboard for ~5 FPS gain unless someone can point out some more advantages for my CrossFireX 6970 setup that my 2 by 8x PCIe x16 lanes are insufficient? (my board limits each x16 PCIe lane to 8x when running in CrossFireX)

Enigma8750 · Oct 23, 2011

I like the Option of having more than one 16 channel PCI e slot.. But that is just me.

eidairaman1 · Oct 23, 2011

If you want to run any AM3+ CPU you need an 970 or higher board or a revised 890 series motherboard. 890 series are becoming short in supply though

990FX board Suggestions
AsRock 990FX Fatality
AsRock 990FX Extreme 4
Gigabyte UD3/5/7
Asus CH V.

I personally am liking the AsRock boards more than anything.

erek · Oct 23, 2011

eidairaman1 said:
If you want to run any AM3+ CPU you need an 970 or higher board or a revised 890 series motherboard. 890 series are becoming short in supply though

990FX board Suggestions
AsRock 990FX Fatality
AsRock 990FX Extreme 4
Gigabyte UD3/5/7
Asus CH V.

I personally am liking the AsRock boards more than anything.

you don't think ASUS won't release a bios update for the already pre-launch supported (via Beta bios) M4A89GTD Pro/USB3? it's the 890GX/SB850 motherboard that i own...

Enigma8750 · Oct 23, 2011

I have the ASRock board too but many people don't trust them so I don't usually recommend them but that is the one I have.. I have the 890FX and I love it. But I am not a big benchmarker.. I am just keeping up with the future growth.. I wish I would have gone SandyBridges now.. 2600K here I come.. Eventually.

eidairaman1 · Oct 23, 2011

erek said:
you don't think ASUS won't release a bios update for the already pre-launch supported (via Beta bios) M4A89GTD Pro/USB3? it's the 890GX/SB850 motherboard that i own...

Does that board have a Black socket on it- if it does then it supports AM3+.

redeye · Oct 23, 2011

get the sabertooth...

upgraded from a m3a32mvp-wifi, (790fx) to the sabertooth... still using the 955be,
i find that the sabertooth is alot better, because i was able to use 1600ddr3 88824 with the 955. ( just do not upgrade the bios... i tried the new one and I had problems with the memory, went back to the original bios.

the usb ports will charge an ipad!.. (the back ports, and the usb3 ports.)

the "thermal radar" is an interesting feature on the MB.

erek · Oct 23, 2011

eidairaman1 said:
Does that board have a Black socket on it- if it does then it supports AM3+.

it's white:
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/AMD_AM3/M4A89GTD_PROUSB3/

it has a beta bios as i mentioned before from 4/11 for Bulldozer support, but apparently not the Revision B2

Goodman · Oct 23, 2011

uuuaaaaaa said:
there is still hope for bulldozer cpu's. it looks like microsoft is working on a patch for windows 7 that is said to improve overall performance for bulldozer, this is what Elric Phares from motherboards.org said. It is just rumours for now i guess...

Men! when are people going to stop spreading this rumor...?
If any "patch" or fix come out for the FX it wont be a miracle you will see very tiny little differences , if any?

It's like drivers updates most of the updates are for correcting bugs/crashes almost nothing on increase performance , it's not like the next Catalyst drivers will make my 6850 performs as a 6870 , i would get 1-3f/s at best but most likely just .5f/s & probably even less...

So yeah! keep on dreaming , one day you may realize that FX is what it is & nothing more...

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