Good suggestion for a motherboard and video card

[Balentin]

I am trying to find a really good motherboard and video card but im not sure? How do you know if the motherboard is compatible with the video card? Can someone recommend me a good motherboard and video card ? Im in a tight buget

 

[o1die]

Budget? What power supply do you have; make and 12v rail in amps?

 

[Balentin]

Like 400$ on motherboard and video card together and i bought a 700watts its my first build

 

[o1die]

Intel or amd cpu?

 

[Balentin]

Which is better?

 

[o1die]

For a tight budget, here's some recommendations:

http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellShocker.aspx?cm_sp=ShellShocker-_-1149234-_-12032012_1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150599

or this combo for more:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131872
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231253 (works with either motherboard)

Make sure you have a full size atx case for the asus board. The shellshocker special is the first board/cpu combo, good for today only. Microcenter has outstanding deals on Intel cpus and discounts the motherboard $50 when purchasing some combos.

 

[Balentin]

Thanks

 

[Balentin]

Best answer selected by Balentin.

 

[o1die]

This board and cpu are only $100 used: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/104917-8-parts-sale

 

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Intel Core i5 3570K
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