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October 11, 2014 3:08:52 AM

Hi there,

I am planning to custom build a PC. I have everything except a motherboard.

I am searching for a X64 bit overclockable motherboard that has the following minimum specifications:
LGA 775 socket, 4 X SATA ports, 2 X IDE ports, VGA ports, good integrated graphics [enough to run Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 X64 bit (minimum 1000 MB total)], 4 X DDR3 RAM 1333 MHz or 2 X DDR3 RAM 1333 MHz and 2 X DDR2 RAM 1066 MHz (If in case 4 X DDR3 RAM 1333 MHz is not available, I will be able to use both 2 X DDR3 RAM 1333 MHz and 2 X DDR2 RAM 1066 MHz) Dual Channel Memory Architecture minimum 8 GB, 8 X USB ports (4 X USB ports on I/O Panel and 4 X USB ports at mid-board), good audio (Realtek HD Audio) and video quality, 2 X fan (1 X processor and 1 X case/chassis), microATX form factor.

I have searched and came to two motherboards:
ASUS P541T-M LX3 and Gigabyte GA-G41M
Which of the two is better? Is there a better motherboard? I would be very glad if the sites for purchase would be given (preferably Indian), if there is a better motherboard.

I use a computer for programming, making high-end presentations, rendering images and videos and watching movies.

I currently have the following parts:
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 @1.80 GHz
Hard Disk 1: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB 7200 rpm 3 Gb/s WD5000AAKS
Hard Disk 2: Hitachi Deskstar 160 GB 7200 rpm 3 Gb/s HDS721616PLA380
RAM 1: 3 X 1 GB DDR2 667 MHz
RAM 2: 3 X 2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
RAM 3: 1 X 4 GB DDR3 (Think it's 667 MHz)
DVD 1: Transcend TS8XDVDRW-K (External) (USB)
DVD 2: LG HL-DT-ST-DVD-RAM GSA-H55N (not sure) (think it's 48 X) (IDE) (Internal)
Stock/Processor fan: Cooler Master Combo with Heat Sink [(2500-3500 rpm 12VDC) (I have seen on 250W PSU/SMPS)]
Case/Chassis fan 1: SUNON [(2500-3500 rpm 12VDC) (I have seen on 250W PSU/SMPS)]
Case/Chassis fan 2: Thermal Cooler [(2500-3500 rpm 12VDC) (I have seen on 250W PSU/SMPS)]
(Temperature: 27-42 Celsius)
Case: HCL Home Server Case (from old comp)
PSU/SMPS: Delta Electronics 250W 24 pin ATX (6 years 3 months old)
Mouse 1: Logitech M185 (Wireless) (Infra-red) (USB)
Mouse 2: Logitech (USB)
Mouse 3: Logitech (USB)
Keyboard 1: Logitech K120 (USB)
Keyboard 2: Logitech (PS2)
Display: HCL HCM782M 17" CRT Monitor

I would be very glad if any tips or advice is given.
I am also searching for a good 450W PSU/SMPS.
Is it good to wrap HDD in foam to prevent noise?

Thanks

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October 11, 2014 3:20:22 AM

Neither of those are really intended for major overclocking, however if I was to choose, I would pick the ASUS.
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