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Need a better mobo for my processor, ideas?

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by N8T1308, Jun 28, 2009.

  1. N8T1308 Newcomer, in training Posts: 60

    I have an AMD Phenom X4 9150e processor with a cheap Foxconn board (part of a pre-built computer from best buy). I just bought a new Sapphire ATI Radeon 4870 1gb DDR5 and have installed it onto the Foxconn bored no sweat. But the Foxconn bored only has one PCI Express Slot X16 1.0 and I really want a board with a PCI Express Slot X16 2.0 so that I can use all the bandwidth of my new video card (because I can only use half with a 1.0 slot).

    Can someone recommend an awesome board for my processor cause not using all of my video cards potential is killing me lol....

    Thanks guys you have always been a great help in the past:)
  2. N8T1308 Newcomer, in training Posts: 60

    Hey any help someone could give me would be greatly appreciated.....this is the first time Techspot hasnt got back to me almost right away....going on five days now....
  3. dustin_ds3000 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,096

  4. N8T1308 Newcomer, in training Posts: 60

    So im using the full potential of my video card right now even though its a x16 2.0 card in a x16 1.0 slot? im not overclocking or crossfiring in the future by the way:)
  5. dustin_ds3000 TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 1,096

    dont worry about using all of my video cards potential, your doing that right now.
  6. Trillionsin TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 888   +10