I am looking to build a gaming PC, but I don't know what MOBO to get. I would like to get one that will be easily upgraded as I get more funds for my machine. If anyone could help with suggestions on the MOBO and/or chipset that would be good to start with, I would be a happy guy. Price is a bit of a factor, so if there are mid-range ones that would work, I would love to hear about them. Thanks!
Looking to find a good MOBO to start with
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riekmaharg2
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AMD is usualy the best choice for a cheaper build, you could get this: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=661332
with a dual core CPU: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=691236
let me know if you where looking for something more powerfull/expensive or less powerfull/cheaper.
with a dual core CPU: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=691236
let me know if you where looking for something more powerfull/expensive or less powerfull/cheaper.
zipperman
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The most important decision is what devices you plan on now or later,and if it has the slots for them.
to accomadate them.EG: The latest PCIx16 Video cards,or will it be AGP video,
or perhaps those troublesome Internal Video and Audio.
There are many decisions to plan ahead for this.
Sata isn't worth the trouble to install,but you decide.
Check out whats called "Bare Bones System"No OS installed.
**** Don't buy Windows inatalled **** Like Dell Systems.
Buy and install the OS.
I recommend,asus mbd's,ATI video cards and Creative SB cards,
to accomadate them.EG: The latest PCIx16 Video cards,or will it be AGP video,
or perhaps those troublesome Internal Video and Audio.
There are many decisions to plan ahead for this.
Sata isn't worth the trouble to install,but you decide.
Check out whats called "Bare Bones System"No OS installed.
**** Don't buy Windows inatalled **** Like Dell Systems.
Buy and install the OS.
I recommend,asus mbd's,ATI video cards and Creative SB cards,
Would the Asus P5E be a good choice? I realize that this build may take longer than i originally intended, because of cost. The first things I am looking to get are the MOBO and case. From there, I plan to move onto the HDD and GPU and so on and so forth. Thank you for the help everybody!
GThomp6654
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That board costs more than my total setup lol
Sorry, just wanted to make that irrellivant comment
Sorry, just wanted to make that irrellivant comment
Rage_3K_Moiz
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The Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L is an excellent board that has all the features you'd need without a large price tag. Also has support for Wolfdale CPUs as a bonus.
Thanks for all the tips guys, I'm really lookin forward to building this machine. The Asus board was suggested to me by a guy at Xi Comp. He told me that it would be a good board for what I want to do. I'm planning on getting another computer to use while I build my rig, and to scavenge for parts as I want to get one with a 500GB HDD. I hope to have a 4 drive Raid 10 setup when this is all said and done. If anyone has any suggestions about video cards that might be worthwhile, I would appreciate the input. Right now I am looking for a good DDR2 GPU. This rig will evetually be my extreme gaming powerhouse, I hope...
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