Question 1

Will this work with an fx 6300 processor?

Accepted Answer

Runs like a champ on mine, some independent reviewers of this MB recommends to go no higher than the FX-6300 due to something about the power phase (4+1 or something to that nature). Of course, since the best CPU I have for this MB is the FX-6300, I cannot verify articles that says these things. Yet surely one wouldn't want to go over a 125W model, for the sake of safety of all components.

If I upgrade from the FX-6300, will also upgrade MB.

Question 2

Does this motherboard come with a fan for your processor?

Accepted Answer

No, the fan normally ships with the CPU (if purchased new). Motherboards of any type doesn't ship with fans for CPU. You can find these for low cost on online auction sites if the CPU is used (copper type recommended). New (retail) boxed CPU's (like the FX series this MB was designed for) will include a fan. If your case is large enough, you can purchase a new aftermarket cooler here (recommended if your budget allows). Two of mine are running a Noctua NH-12S, but this won't fit in compact (mini tower) case. You'll need a mid sized case for this cooler (be sure to check measurements of case if purchasing).

I have three of these boards, have ran all for over 2-3 years, no problems. This is the best 970 MB on the market new in 2020 (or for 2019/2018 for that matter). While you don't need a large case, I recommend a mid size for better cooling, these are always on promo here on Newegg.

Thank You for your interest in this fantastic item, you can't go wrong with it being new & have a AM3+ (or AM3) CPU. There may be a couple of Phenom series it may not run, 125W is max for this MB, I'm running two FX-8350's & one FX-6300 in my three systems with this MB. Easy MB to build on, my FX-6300 system with this MB is in a Dell Dimension 2400 case.

Question 3

will the board support fX-6300?

Accepted Answer

It will support the FX 6300! In fact it will support any AM3 or AM3+ CPUs as far as I understand. I have an FX 6300 in mine right now and it's working splendidly.

Question 4

Does this mobo accept a fx8350 processor??

Accepted Answer

Hi Steven,

According to AsRock, this motherboard will accept the FX8350 processor.

In general, whenever you have a question about a cpu's compatibility with a motherboard, it is best to go to the motherboard manufacturer's website, find your motherboard model, then click on Support or CPU support. That will give you an exact listing of all of the cpu's that will work with that particular motherboard.

One thing that you need to be aware of with this board, however. Unlike almost all other micro-atx boards, this one does NOT have built in video output. You must have a separate video card in order to use this motherboard.

Great little motherboard, by the way.

Question 5

Will just about any DDR3 RAM work with this motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you buy the 800 mhz it will down clock the motherboard to work. the industry standard has changed to 1333, but this motherboard will go up to 2400, and the AI suite or Overclocking software allows it to be turned up to boost performance. hence the +(OC) for overclock.

I do recommend if you buy Ram you buy the best MHZ since the price is a few bucks difference.

Question 6

will an nvidia card work with this mobo? all i have is a gtx 770 card.

Accepted Answer

Yes. The slot for modern video cards (PCIE x16) is a standard shared by Nvidia, AMD, and MoBo makers. You are hard pressed to find a board that cannot accept a card.

Question 7

Hi, can i use the evo 212 on this? can i use an ssd with this?

Accepted Answer

I think micro atx pc come not wide enough for evo 212 cooling unit that use with that motherboard for clearance between side cover plate and top of cooling unit. Ideal use atx medium PC to tall tower PC come enough wide can use both matx or atx motherboard that can use with evo 212. Yes, evo 212 cooling unit use good product to cool AMD processor.

Question 8

Explain to me why this would not work with an 8-core?

Accepted Answer

The max processor wattage is 140W, the 9XXX line needs 220W. It can run 8-cores at or below 140W. I myself have an FX-8320E overclocked to 4GHz installed and have had no issues.

Question 9

Does this board have built in video or is it on the cpu?

Accepted Answer

This board has neither stand-alone video output, nor does it support any integrated CPU video output. If you look at the outputs on the board, there is no video output port whatsoever. So, you will need to use a PCI-E add-on card of some sort.

Cheers,
Brian

Question 10

Is it compatible with fx cpu?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Others have talked about using up to an FX-8350 processor on this board. I had a bad experience over the long-term (a little over a year) with an Asus 970 board and the FX-8350 causing the MOSFETs to overheat and eventually the board to start failing. Most people recommend a 990 board for the 8 core FX processors. This one should run a 4 or 6 core without issue I'd imagine however. I myself  have an old Phenom II X4 in mine.

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