Consider replacing the motherboard.
Consider replacing the motherboard.
The motherboard from your brother recently stopped working, and I can't locate a suitable replacement. It came with a gift from a family member, and it was an ASRock 970A-G/3.1 model. I'm looking for another MOTO that matches its specs, including the AMD FX 8350 CPU, and stays within a $200 budget. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
You could invest in a fresh processor, board, and memory if you're prepared to spend up to $200. Otherwise, it might not be the best use of your money.
Support Slottr's views. However, Newegg offers several choices with many under $200, most of which are reliable. https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?N=100007625 600138080 600641738 4017 4027 4026 4025 4131
Avoid spending too much on a motherboard. Models from 50 should work just fine. I usually choose the one that matches my CPU, and that’s enough.