Need a new Mobo, Recommendations for this build?

[itzdaranman]

I recently saw my build go up in smoke (literally, smoke came from the box.) I took it to a shop and they ruled out the HD and since the onboard video didn't work, they concluded from what I told them that my problem was my mobo. I went with a cheap MSI last time, so I need recommendations for a new one. Here are the parts I have already. I'm not much of a gamer, and I use simple photoshop and video/photo editing software. No real need for something super crazy, but I want something that won't break on me. Also, any recommendations on a cheap video card just for playback on my 50 inch lcd tv. Thanks in advance!

Memory:1 x G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231179

CPU: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103851

PSU:Antec EarthWatts EA-500D Green 500W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035

 

[e56imfg]

ASUS Crosshair V Formula AM3+
ASUS Sabertooth 990FX
GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3
GIGABYTE GA-990XA-UD3
GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD5
MSI 990FXA-GD80
BIOSTAR TA990FXE
ASRock 990FX Extreme3

If you could tell us your real budget and how many USB ports / PCI[e] slots / etc. we could give you better results.

MSI N8400GS-D512H/LP

 

[itzdaranman]

Budget is around 135 - 175. Again, I'm not a gamer, but just want something that wont lag when i do my everyday browsing, mild photo/video editing. At least 6 USB ports, at least 1 PCI and 1P PCI e slot (either or will do, just plan on installing a basic video card)

I had onboard video and sound on my last mobo that broke. Is it not good to use onboard video and sound on your mobo? If it doesn't hurt, I would also like a mobo with onboard sound and video again.

Thanks again for the recommendations

 

[abekl]

This board is great for the money:
GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128514

 

[e56imfg]

GIGABYTE GA-990XA-UD3
BIOSTAR TA990FXE
ASRock 990FX Extreme3

I would get the Gigabyte mobo but if you're cheap, the Biostar and ASRock mobos meet your standards.

 

[itzdaranman]

GIGABYTE GA-990XA-UD3
BIOSTAR TA990FXE
ASRock 990FX Extreme3

I would get the Gigabyte mobo but if you're cheap, the Biostar and ASRock mobos meet your standards.

Thanks e56imfg, now for recommendations on a couple of video cards, preferably with vga, dvi, and hdmi connections, though HDMI is optional. again, will not be used for gaming, just want some solid picture of hd video to my 50 inch lcd. Any thoughts?

 

[itzdaranman]

bump, any thoughts on a video card anyone?

 

[e56imfg]

NVidia 430

Read this First

Tom's Hardware Rules of Conduct

The Rules of Conduct are general guidelines for regular users on acceptable behavior in the Tom's Hardware forums. These guidelines may change at the discretion of the Community Manager as necessary to foster an environment appropriate to civil discourse. This outline is a basic set of guidelines and does not encompass every foreseeable event, and individual infractions will be dealt with by moderators on a per incident basis. The Community Manager and Moderation Team has sole discretion on how to interpret and apply these rules to circumstances and situations, including discipline or exception. The Rules of Conduct also include adherence to Tom's Hardware website Terms of Service, located at http://www.tomshardware.com/terms.html.

...

Don't...
...
Bump posts