Help on choosing a budget board for i3 2100

[elmodgreat]

Hi Guys! i want to build my gaming office budget rig. im getting an i3 2100, and only needs 1GB video card and i need a pci 1 slot. im just confused on what mobo to choose. im eyeing on the asus p8h61-m le usb3, Is this a great choice? my budget is $100 for a mobo. Any other suggestions for a cheaper but great in performance and durability?

 

[GhislainG]

For it's low price, the P8H61-M LE is good. For $100 you could get a BIOSTAR TZ68A+ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138319 or an ASUS P8H61-M if you require an micro ATX motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131716.

 

[evan1715]

i have this mobo, its great: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241

if u want i can sell it to u (when i get my Z77 & ivy bridge i7)
and i have the same processor if u want.
mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241
i3cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115090
ddr3: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145322
all new cost $212 but i can sell u mine for like idk ~$140 for all. i've only used them for 5 months.
i was going to put it on ebay anyway.

 

[evan1715]

oh u said u wanted a pci not pci-e.
well this one is good too: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157246
but i can still sell ya my cpu or ram ;P

 

[GhislainG]

oh u said u wanted a pci not pci-e.
well this one is good too: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157246
but i can still sell ya my cpu or ram ;P

It's a good suggestion only if the OP can install an ATX motherboard.

 

[elmodgreat]

i have this mobo, its great: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241

if u want i can sell it to u (when i get my Z77 & ivy bridge i7)
and i have the same processor if u want.
mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241
i3cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115090
ddr3: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145322
all new cost $212 but i can sell u mine for like idk ~$140 for all. i've only used them for 5 months.
i was going to put it on ebay anyway.

tnx for the offer but im on a tight budget and buying it from you will be an extra cost too cause im from the philippines and shipping will be an extra $'s

 

[elmodgreat]

For it's low price, the P8H61-M LE is good. For $100 you could get a BIOSTAR TZ68A+ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138319 or an ASUS P8H61-M if you require an micro ATX motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131716.

thx for the response. the moment i saw the board i had an orgasm. super sexy red hot mobo, but is biostar a good product that will last a long time?

 

[GhislainG]

Most motherboards will 10 years or more. I see no reason why a Biostar motherboard would be less reliable than an Asus. I built a system based on a Biostar motherboard and it's been running fine for several years. The color shouldn't be a selection criteria.

Make sure that you can install an ATX motherboard before buying one. Your original selection was a mATX motherboard, but you didn't say if size or cost was the criteria.

 

[elmodgreat]

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[nikorr]

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