Motherboard Simple Question

Josh Johnson · Aug 24, 2013

I am going to be getting this motherboard. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131877&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= I am wondering how would I hook it up to a video output. Would I be required to buy a video card, since the mobo doesn't have any inputs for video?

Someone Somewhere · Aug 24, 2013

Yup, you'll need a GPU (unless you want to run a headless server or something, but I doubt it).

Sabertooth boards are overpriced though, and unless you're overclocking seriously or doing many-way CF/SLI, unnecessary.

One of these is fine: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-970pro3r20

Josh Johnson · Aug 24, 2013

Someone Somewhere :

I am getting the latest amd processor with eight cores. Will this motherboard be okay for that?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/darkcry/saved/23ME
these are all the parts...

Someone Somewhere · Aug 24, 2013

What's the use of this build? Gaming? CPU-intensive work?

Tradesman1 · Aug 24, 2013

Yes, good combo for business or gaming, should be happy with it

Josh Johnson · Aug 25, 2013

I want to use it for gaming and Photoshop etc

Someone Somewhere · Aug 25, 2013

Some minor changes:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($193.97 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($110.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For $40.00)
Power Supply: Ultra 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (Purchased For $59.00)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1284.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-25 01:52 EDT-0400)

I'm not sure what CUDA adds in photoshop, but you may be better off using a 7970: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r7970tf3gd5ocbe

Tradesman1 · Aug 25, 2013

770 and Cuda, takes less power, much better texelization and pixel rates, better anti aliasing, AF, higher resolution support, etc

Someone Somewhere · Aug 25, 2013

Higher resolution support? Haven't heard that. GCN runs 4K displays.

GCN is generally better at OpenCL, which many photoshop filters can use.

It's $100 cheaper too, and not a lot slower. Tom's rates them on the same tier: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html

Then again, the 7970GHz is supposedly similar to the 780, which is a little suspect to me.

Josh Johnson · Aug 25, 2013

Soo...is there any motherboards with a HDMI input that would be good for my build?

Someone Somewhere · Aug 25, 2013

Output, not input, I expect. You want to connect the display to it?

If you're gaming, you want a dedicated GPU. Onboard really is slow.

Your GPU will have an HDMI port.

Josh Johnson · Aug 25, 2013

I know the gaming will be slow, but I wanted to use my computer before I get a GPU because it might take me awhile to get the one I want.

Someone Somewhere · Aug 25, 2013

Leave out the CLLC/CPU cooler then. Also, if you have an existing monitor, you can use that.

Few AM3+ boards have integrated graphics; you need to go with an old chipset.

Josh Johnson · Aug 25, 2013

Well, I want to keep this chipset or whatever. Can i just buy a cheap graphics card for the time being?

Tradesman1 · Aug 25, 2013

Yes, there's no need to break the bank

Someone Somewhere · Aug 25, 2013

Yup. You may find that there are better ways to save cash though. The stock cooler is OK if you're not OCing, for example.

Josh Johnson · Aug 25, 2013

Yea, I probably won't be OCing. I just want a fast computer that can play games. I don't want to see much lag etc. I may use photoshop other programs like that occasionally.

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