Mobo video ports fried need replacement for my components

[sjjn]

Had been running an MSI k9n diamond for the last 4 years and last night my final video slot stopped working. Had one slot go about 3 months ago so I switched slots. Tested with other video card and tested my video card on another mobo so I'm pretty sure it's the slot again.

What's a decent choice for a replacement that will handle my current components (below) and leave me room to upgrade my cpu/ram/video a bit in the future. Mostly use it for high end gaming and graphic arts...looking to spend under $100 but if there is a great choice out there could go above. I usually prowl the forums and websites for answers but I need to look ASAP and wa hoping the friendly forums would have a few holiday shopping suggestions...thanks for any help.


CURRENT COMPONENTS:

CPU - AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Windsor 2.6GHz Socket AM2 89W Dual-Core Processor Model ADA5200CSBOX

RAM - OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model

VIDEO - XFX PVT80GGHE4 GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

POWER - OCZ 1000w

SCYTHE ANDY SAMURAI COOLER

COOLER MASTER MYSTIQUE CASE

 

[o1die]

I recommend the asrock A780GHX/128m for $69.99 with free shipping at newegg. I've had good luck with both asrock and msi boards.

 

[sjjn]

how is this board?
Gigabyte GA MA785G-UA3h AM2+?

 

[o1die]

It should work fine; check for am3 support above 95 watts if you want a phenom II.

 

[roonj]

newegg.com?

 

[o1die]

Of course, newegg is still the best, a billion dollar company that recently issued stock for operating capital.

 

[shovenose]

i know biostar sucks but ive used four used biostar mobos, and they all worked fine. i even dropped one, and it still works, except for the integrated graphics.