Best AM2 Motherboard for less than 40$

[semlethe3rd]

My friend needs a cheap motherboard to replace the one that just died on him. He already has cpu / memory / gpu but just needs a motherboard that will support all of it. Links and recommendations would be appreciated, thank you =)

 

[masteryoda34]

Under $40 is going to be tough unless you look at used stuff.

 

[semlethe3rd]

There are some on newegg, im just seeing if anyone knows of any good deals. I honestly don't care if its a higher quality motherboard thats open box, I have plenty of connectors / other stuff laying around to make up for a box with only a motherboard.

 

[tcsenter]

Slim pick'ns...

Foxconn A74MX-K AMD 740G Micro ATX

Foxconn A6VMX AMD 690V Micro ATX

TUL TRS690-M1 AMD 690V Micro ATX


I'll make it easier for you, the 690V boards are exactly the same. The 740G is die shrink of the 690G. Personally, I'd go with the 740G + SB700 but they're all essentially the same technology.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: tcsenter
Personally, I'd go with the 740G + SB700

That's what I'd do too, if staying under $40. Note that the board only supports up to 95W processors.

If semlethe3rd's friend wants a bit of future upgradability, perhaps consider the Foxconn 780G chipset board which will support up to 125W processors. It is currently $67 shipped.

 

[jedihobbit]

semlethe3rd, what was the outcome of this??? I've picked up a A74MX-K to play with........:laugh:

 

[hans007]

the a74mx-k is probably the best board for $40 at newegg.

i have the 780g version of it and its a great board, has lots of overclocking options even and a dvi port.

it also has am3 support... the 690v foxcon=n doesnt.