Good MB value for new build

[SlammerBurgr]

I am planning a build, and so far I have decided that I want the 660 ti GPU (or 7950...I know) but I am having some trouble with the complicated MB stuff.

I have a build now with the 560ti, but I dont think my MB has PCI express 3.0 so I have to replace it. I am not planning to SLI (or crossfire) I would sooner just buy one more powerful card. So my question is, what is a good affordable MB to go with?

Keep im mind I don't care about Dual Cards, is there a board that is as good as the others in every aspect besides the dual card? I want a good board but I dont want to spend extra money if all i am getting is a feature that I will not use.

I haven't really settled on CPU yet either, I am using AMD now and so far I like it just fine. so intel vs AMD isnt really a major issue either.

 

[mouse24]

PCIe is fully backward and forward compatible. There is no performance difference between them, only a higher ceiling and unless you are going 3-4 way sli/xfire with powerful cards you generally don't need the extra bandwidth.

I would wait until you want more cpu power before upgrading the mobo.

 

[SlammerBurgr]

PCIe is fully backward and forward compatible. There is no performance difference between them, only a higher ceiling and unless you are going 3-4 way sli/xfire with powerful cards you generally don't need the extra bandwidth.

I would wait until you want more cpu power before upgrading the mobo.

thanks for the response. Im pretty new to this stuff still. Does this mean that I can use the 660 ti with my current board?

 

[SlammerBurgr]

I am running AMD Phenom II 1055T, it seems to be holding up quite well, I don't see much need for a new one.

 

[SlammerBurgr]

Best answer selected by SlammerBurgr.

 

[SlammerBurgr]

Yes you can use it with your current board. The 1055T is a good cpu and really doesn't need to be upgraded yet.

Thanks guys you just saved me a whole lotta time and money haha.