[Solved] New to AMD - Need an AM3 MB recommendation

Hello everyone, I am new to the AMD arena. I currently have an Intel i7 but I am looking for a backup machine and also OC just for fun. I bought an AMD 960t at a great price and I read there is a possibility to unlock additional cores, so I want to try that as well. I know this is no guarantee as I have failed to unlock an AMD 555 before.

I am not familiar with all the new Socket AM3 AMD MB and the chipsets. One that is currently on sale and I have a coupon from Newegg is an ASUS board below. Is that good? If not, any reviews link or recommendation? Budget is under $100 and I want SATA3 6GB, USB3, and preferably eSATA as well. Thanks in advance.

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The ASUS MB link. I can get it for $75 after rebate.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] %29&Page=1

I am totally not impressed with the bulldozer CPUs. I seldom buy to future proof any CPU upgrade because by then, newer and better MBs (such as PCIe3) would be out and I would just sell the MB+CPU setup. So unless the AM3+ MB costs the same as AM3, AM3 works just fine for me. Anyone know of a good and stable AM3 or AM3+ MB that is great at unlocking extra cores of 960t and costs under $100?

Interesting. This board is within my budget has good reviews and someone unlocked 960t with it. I will dig deeper. thanks!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813157280

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