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Hey everyone, I decided to replace to the motherboard and processor on my computer and all that, thing is, I have next to no idea what to get aside from my processor, so could someone give me a little advice on what's a good motherboard and ram to go with my new processor?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103675

As a little side note, it would be nice if the total price for all three could be kept below about 300$

Thanks for your help guys.

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What will be the main usage of the PC ?
And that CPU is good but going with AM3 would be better...

Anyways for that CPU, I would suggest atleast this board and RAM...Would come to $315 but is worth it...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.250740

Reply to gkay09

If it will be gor gamng, I would suggest you change the CPU to X3 720 and go for a better AM3 board and DDR3 RAM...It would be more upgradeable...

Reply to gkay09

thanks much man, i went ahead and got an am3, thanks for the tip, didnt even notice, and yeah its for gaming, that seems like a good deal, i would rather go abit over budget than get something not worth it.

Reply to hearah

^ What are the parts that you have chosen ?

Reply to gkay09




If you already have DDR2 ram consider the Gigabyte GMA-790FX-UD5P mobo..:)

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Reply to dokk2

Mabye these would be better?
CPU + Mobo
X4 955 + GIGABYTE GA-MA785GPMT-UD2H AM3 AMD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103674

RAM
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231275

Total - $359
You get DDR3 and AM3 socket for few $$ more...

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