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I am looking for a new motherboard for my beast. I curently have a ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX ATX & I can't seem to keep it running smoothly. I need your feedback on what would be a good fit for the parts listed. Also if you think I should replace any parts with something that might be better let me know.

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CPU:
AMD Phenom 9850 BLACK EDITION 2.5GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Processor Model HD985ZXAGHBOX

RAM:
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

GRAFIX:
2 x VisionTek 900228 Radeon HD 3870 X2 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

HHD:
2 x Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS
1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

ETHERNET:
Killer NIC M1 Gaming Network Card – 10/100/1000Mbps PCI Network Adapter -- Less Game Lag, Smoother Gameplay

DRIVE:
SONY Gray & Black 4X Blu-ray DVD Burner SATA Model BWU-200S

PSU:
Thermaltake Toughpower W0133RU 1200W ATX12V / EPS12V NVIDIA SLI ATI CrossFire 80 PLUS Certified Modular Cabling Active PFC Power Supply

CPU COOLER:
Thermaltake CL-P0401 110mm Full-Range Fan CPU Cooler

CASE:
Thermaltake ArmorPlus(Armor+) VH6000SWA Silver Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case

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A 790X-UD4P should work.

You could replace a lot of that if you have the time and money (I assume you already have it, post is kinda unclear). The killernic is completely useless, you could probably get a lot better performance by selling the 3870X2s and grabbing a 4890. Same deal with the CPU, could do a Phenom II 955, though it wouldn't help you for gaming very much.