Phenom 9850 X4 matx motherboard recommendation

[cruzin08]

I'm relatively new to AMD, and am looking for some recommendations for a matx board for a Phenom 9850. I received the processor for free, and am planning on putting it in an Thermaltake Lanbox. I usually buy my stuff from Newegg, but when I looked, there were just too many boards to choose from. I was hoping an expert here could give me some advice on a good board. I'm looking for something rather inexpensive and maybe to play a few games like Civ or another strategy type game. I was planning on getting a graphics card, so onboard video doesn't matter much. The operating system will be XP. Any help is appreciated. I was really getting lost figuring out the benefits from the 780, 785, and 790 boards for amd. I'm pro Intel, but was looking to try something new. Thanks

 

[heyheybooboo]

An AM2+/AM3 (DDR2/DDR3) mATX motherboard with either the sb710 or sb750 southbridge (includes something called ACC - Advanced Clock Calibration) will allow a reasonable OC (400MHz+) without too much difficulty.

ACC is not required for the Phenom IIs --- but has the added benefit of unlocking cores on the Ph-IIs (if you have good Karma) when you decide to park the 9850.

 

[cruzin08]

Thanks much, I'll check into those.

 

[lopri]

Make sure you pick up the right memory type and board according to your need. You'll find 785G boards with DDR2 or DDR3 support. Since you've got a Phenom 9850, you'll need a board with DDR2 support.

 

[cruzin08]

Any opinions on these.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16813157162R

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16813157139R

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16813135235R

 

[heyheybooboo]

Make sure you pick up the right memory type and board according to your need. You'll find 785G boards with DDR2 or DDR3 support. Since you've got a Phenom 9850, you'll need a board with DDR2 support.

This.

I brain-farted on the DDR3.

edit: The sb750 boards would be the way-to-go. Be fore-warned with 'open box' deals you most likely will not receive an I/O shield or any cables.