Mother board

[rao_es2003]

Can any one please clarify my doubts:

I am planning to build a budget pc with core i3 530/540 processor with H55 motherboard either Gigabyte or Asus. Can i use one additional graphics / video card in addition to integrated graphics supported by processor for better graphics if required for playing some games? If I can use additional video card, then please suggest me graphics /video card and best H55 mother board i.e Gigabyte or Asus? with model nos. preferably better features for expansion in future

(srinivas )

 

[tecmo34]

Yes, you can add a dedicated GPU to an H55 motherboard to use in place of the on-board. As for the GPU, I recommend the EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.

 

[rao_es2003]

Yes, you can add a dedicated GPU to an H55 motherboard to use in place of the on-board. As for the GPU, I recommend the EVGA 01G-P3-1373-AR GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) Superclocked EE 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card.

Thanks Mr.Tecmo. IN that case, I can only use either IGU support by i3 or dedicated graphics card . not both at a time ? is nt it? Thnks for message.

 

[rao_es2003]

Mr tecmo,
Plz also suggest me Best H55 MB with core i3 with models. thanks(srinivas)

 

[tecmo34]

Thanks Mr.Tecmo. IN that case, I can only use either IGU support by i3 or dedicated graphics card . not both at a time ? is nt it? Thnks for message.

Correct... You can only run either on-board graphics or a dedicated graphics card at one time (unless the board & card supports hybrid Crossfire/SLI).

 

[tecmo34]

Mr tecmo,
Plz also suggest me Best H55 MB with core i3 with models. thanks(srinivas)

Here is the motherboard I would go with for a H55 board: ASUS P7H55-M PRO LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

 

[rao_es2003]

Best answer selected by rao_es2003.

 

[rao_es2003]

Mr. Tecmo,
I have one MB in my mind GA H55M UD2H, what about ur comments and plz suggest me EVAGA videos card support for this board and P7 H55 M PRO of Asus

 

[tecmo34]

What is your budget for your GPU? The EVGA card I linked earlier is my recommended card.

 

[rao_es2003]

What is your budget for your GPU? The EVGA card I linked earlier is my recommended card.

Its around 100 to 150$ il.e Rs.5000/- and also please give your opinion on GA H55H UD2H Board.Thanks (Srinivas)

 

[tecmo34]

GPU Choice: XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB would probably be your best bet at $150 or lower

MOBO: The GA-H55H-UD2H is a decent single card board. I would not plan on running a dual card setup on that board.

 

[rao_es2003]

GPU Choice: XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB would probably be your best bet at $150 or lower

MOBO: The GA-H55H-UD2H is a decent single card board. I would not plan on running a dual card setup on that board.

thanks Mr.Tecmo.