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ipoopfool   10-23-2008 at 02:06:28 AM

Ok, so im preparing for my christmas build.
I saw a really good mobo, but they stopped selling them a little while ago, so I need to find a new one.
I need it to be an atx, and fit:
an HD 4850 or 9800 gtx+
intel core 2.0 duo


im no good at mobos, but I think these should be included....
im also getting one or 2 hard drives
a dvd burner


can someone find me one, prefferably on newegg?

Thanks


edit: forgot to add, the case im getting with it has like 4 fans and a 2 pin led light. Should I get a mobo with some 2pins, or just mod it( i dont know how)

just in case, this is the case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129021


Message edited by ipoopfool on 10-23-2008 at 02:14:07 AM
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ghmage   10-23-2008 at 02:30:35 AM
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If you only want a single PCIE x16 slot: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128337
Rock solid and cost effective.

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ipoopfool   10-23-2008 at 02:36:40 AM
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maybe more.
Idk
what else would a pcie x16 slot be used for cept a video card?

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megamanx00   10-23-2008 at 02:38:46 AM
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Well, what's your budget? I mean really you're not giving us alot of info here. If money is no object then get this board.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813130140

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ghmage   10-23-2008 at 02:41:05 AM
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In response to: "what else would a pcie x16 slot be used for cept a video card? "
Just the video card.

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ipoopfool   10-23-2008 at 02:42:12 AM
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hmmm.
money wise, im already over budget, but then again, its not linke im paying for this....
so bout 150ish 200 ish
not much higher, but lower if the quality is good

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megamanx00   10-23-2008 at 02:42:30 AM
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Take a good look at those LED connectors. Notice how they will fit into a 4 pin connector. You should be able to plug them in just fine, just follow the directions.

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ipoopfool   10-23-2008 at 02:43:18 AM
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ghmage wrote :

In response to: "what else would a pcie x16 slot be used for cept a video card? "
Just the video card.




oh, if thats it, then only one pcie x16 is good
dont think ill be using sli

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megamanx00   10-23-2008 at 02:55:34 AM
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Well if that's your budget then go with this board

ASUS P5E
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131219

Or if that's too expensive for ya

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131296

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128346

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bobbknight   10-23-2008 at 03:26:58 AM
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Never Buy Asus if you do you will be sorry.
The P35 DFI BloodIron is a great board.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813136038
Clocks if you want it to and is rock solid.

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ipoopfool   10-23-2008 at 04:06:06 AM
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bobbknight wrote :

Never Buy Asus if you do you will be sorry.
The P35 DFI BloodIron is a great board.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813136038
Clocks if you want it to and is rock solid.




I am really bad at mobos (and this is my first build)
I don't know if all atx boards are the same n stuff.
Does the mobo fit into the case and fill up the audio and usb socket thingys?


oh, and another thing.
One guy seems to love asus, and the other hates it. What are your opinions?


on another note, I checked the mobo and someone said that it was a micro atx, not full.
Is that a problem?





anyone know any relatively cheap, good, and recent mobos?
The one mentioned above didn't have many things like firewire


Message edited by ipoopfool on 10-23-2008 at 04:20:42 AM
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buzznut   11-20-2008 at 02:24:24 AM
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Yeah, really need some more info to help.
As far as brands go, I've had problems with ASUS maily because I found that if something goes wrong there customer service is horrible. I have a board I have been trying to rma for a year and I have gotten nowhere, they refuse to respond to me. Thats my two cents.
I like gigabyte, msi, biostar, dfi. I've even had good luck with Asrock.
Foxconn is an up and comer that has been impressive lately.

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