About this guide
The A6-6400K is an FM2-socket APU, and because FM2+ boards accept FM2 chips, both pure-FM2 and FM2+ boards are realistic fits. These eight are real, confirmed FM2/FM2+ boards spanning the A55, A75, and A88X chipset tiers — from bare-bones budget micro-ATX boards to fuller-featured options with more USB 3.0 and SATA connectivity.
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The picks, in detail
Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H
An FM2+ micro-ATX board backward-compatible with the FM2 A6-6400K, built on the higher-end A88X chipset for more connectivity than the budget A55 boards.
- FM2+ socket, backward-compatible with FM2
- A88X chipset
- Two fan headers, more than most boards in its price class
- Best connectivity-per-dollar of the A88X boards here
- Widely available used given how commonly it sold
- Mixed owner reviews on long-term build quality
ASUS A88XM-A
An A88X-chipset FM2+ board from ASUS, priced above the Gigabyte and MSI A88X alternatives but generally regarded as the better-built option of the three.
- FM2+ socket, backward-compatible with FM2
- A88X chipset
- Micro-ATX form factor
- Regarded as better build quality than the cheaper A88X competitors
- Full A88X feature set (more SATA/USB 3.0 than A55 boards)
- Priciest of the A88X boards on this list
MSI FM2-A75MA-E35
A budget FM2-socket board on the A75 chipset, a direct match for the A6-6400K's own FM2 socket without needing FM2+ backward compatibility.
- FM2 socket (direct match, not backward compatibility)
- A75 chipset
- Micro-ATX form factor
- One of the cheapest options that’s a native FM2 match rather than a compatible FM2+ board
- Simple, no-frills reliable board for a budget build
- Fewer features than the A88X-chipset boards
ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+
ASRock's higher-end FM2+ board on the A88X chipset, ATX-sized rather than micro-ATX for more expansion slots than the smaller boards here.
- FM2+ socket, backward-compatible with FM2
- A88X chipset
- Full ATX form factor with Quad CrossFireX support
- Most expansion slots of any board on this list
- Full-size ATX layout for easier cable routing
- Overkill in features/price for a budget A6-6400K build specifically
ASUS F2A55-M LE
A pure-FM2 budget board on the A55 chipset, the most basic and least expensive tier of board that still directly matches the A6-6400K's socket.
- FM2 socket (direct match)
- A55 chipset
- HDMI output, micro-ATX form factor
- Very low cost even by budget FM2 board standards
- ASUS build quality at an entry-level price
- Fewest features of any board on this list (limited SATA/USB)
MSI FM2-A55M-E33
MSI's entry-level A55-chipset FM2 board, directly comparable to the ASUS F2A55-M LE as a bare-bones budget pick.
- FM2 socket (direct match)
- A55 chipset
- Micro-ATX form factor
- Among the cheapest boards on this list
- Simple, low-frills board for a basic office or media PC build
- Basic connectivity, no USB 3.0 headers on some variants
ASRock FM2A55M-DGS
An FM2 A55-chipset board with AMD Dual Graphics support, a niche feature for pairing the A6-6400K's integrated GPU with a compatible discrete card.
- FM2 socket (direct match)
- A55 chipset with Dual Graphics support
- D-Sub and DVI-D outputs
- Dual Graphics support is a genuine bonus for stretching the A6-6400K’s integrated GPU further
- Budget pricing similar to other A55 boards
- Dual Graphics benefit only matters if pairing with a specific compatible discrete GPU
Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-DS2
Gigabyte's A55-chipset budget board, sold in both FM2 and later FM2+ revisions, rounding out the entry-level tier alongside the ASUS and MSI A55 boards.
- FM2 or FM2+ socket depending on revision
- A55 chipset
- Micro-ATX form factor
- Directly comparable budget pricing to the ASUS F2A55-M LE and MSI A55M-E33
- Widely available used
- Check the revision number — earlier revisions are FM2-only, not FM2+
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
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| Price | $45-$75 | $60-$100 | $25-$45 |
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Buying tips
- The A6-6400K is a socket FM2 chip; FM2+ boards accept it too, so both pure-FM2 (A55/A75 chipset) and FM2+ (A88X chipset) boards on this list are valid fits.
- These are all discontinued from major retail, so expect used or new-old-stock listings rather than current-production stock.
- The A88X-chipset boards (Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H, ASUS A88XM-A, ASRock FM2A88X Extreme6+) add more SATA/USB 3.0 ports than the A55 budget boards — worth the extra cost only if you actually need the extra ports.
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