Naki
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« on: July 17, 2011, 09:23:57 AM » |
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...these specs:
Mobo size: standard ATX, not Mini ATX or ITX.
1 PCI Express 16x Slot (not zero and not or 2 or more)
1-2 smaller PCI Express slots (1x/2x/4x)
2-3 PCI slots
2 or more USB3.0 ports (and several USB2.0 ones)
Socket: Intel LGA1555
Built-in videocard - or can I use an Intel CPU with a built-in GPU maybe...??
Cost of mobo: No more than $200.
EDIT: PC intended use:
Office PC ---->
Email, Internet, YouTube
MS Word/Excel
Thank you for any ideas/suggestions!
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2011, 10:49:55 AM » |
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Have you been to any of retail outlets on line ? Pay attention to the customer reviews and study them for nob problems and any that matter. Don't rely to heavy on them just keep them in mind
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2011, 11:01:07 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2011, 11:12:52 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2011, 01:26:19 PM » |
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Look at Newegg as they have alot of user reviews and specs on the boards which may help you narrow it down.
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2011, 01:58:52 PM » |
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All of these are overkill, with 2 or 3 PCI Express x16 slots... I am now looking at this ASRock mobo (instead of ASUS): ASROCK Z68 PRO3 Seems to be good... |
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2011, 01:59:44 PM » |
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Look at Newegg as they have alot of user reviews and specs on the boards which may help you narrow it down.
Yeah, yeah - did use Newegg already, and found this one: ASROCK Z68 PRO3 ---> has one PCI Express 16x slot instead of 2 or 3, and has USB3.0 Seems to be good...?? |
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« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2011, 02:03:49 PM » |
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LOL sometimes overkill now leaves room for later  |
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« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2011, 02:05:00 PM » |
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Asus owns Asrock,its their value product division but their boards are very good overall.
Havent used one since my 865G boards but solid boards.
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« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2011, 02:06:19 PM » |
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If you dont care about using two graphics cards its a waste.
There are also single video card options with dual gpus so there are always options.
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« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2011, 02:37:27 PM » |
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Woops, I did forget to say that this is going to be used as an office PC, no gaming!
It is for my father.
So, no need for 2nd video slot, no need for power GPU/etc...
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« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2011, 02:39:44 PM » |
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When I buy a mobo I try to leave room for some later upgrades just so I don't have to replace them as often , Asus in my opinion is a good choice , and would be my 1st. choice today
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« Reply #12 on: July 17, 2011, 02:44:22 PM » |
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Good pick for that use Naki.
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