$900 Build (Mobo Help)

TNguyen9175

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: In two days.

BUDGET RANGE: $850-$950

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Surfing the Internet, Watching Movies

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor, Speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg

OVERCLOCKING: Maybe

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050



Here is my current build:

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I'm not sure if the motherboard is right for me. I need a fast performance motherboard that has a decent on board sound. I do not need USB 3 or any extra features. The current one I have listed is at $70 and I am aiming toward that price.
 

Mr Pizza

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this is the problem.

that board doesn't support SLI and.. if you ever upgrade you would have to buy a new motherboard... a new cpu... just go with an ATi card.

5850 is good, and same performance pretty much..

motherboard with CFX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130275&cm_re=AM3_MOTHERBOARD-_-13-130-275-_-Product
I realize this is a little over budget.. but hey, it will pay off in the long run.

if you wanna save you can get this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125317&cm_re=5830-_-14-125-317-_-Product
 

Timop

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Timop

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That Mobo doesn't do CFX, its X16/X4 so scaling is horrible.
Besides, he stated he wanted single card.