Motherboard replacement in an m8400f hp computer

[Tazman526]

My new graphics card dosent support my mobo, I figure bc, I went through three of the same cards and it didnt work

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

That's ok, but why SLI? SLI provides diminishing returns, and is heavily driver-dependent. Some games don't support SLI very well at all.

 

[Tazman526]

well, as of now, I dont care about SLI cause im not gonna run more than one card at a time, I just want a good gaming mobo that will support it

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

So you do want an SLI mobo then?

Also, are you going to be OCing?

 

[Tazman526]

Like I said, Im only going to be running one card, so I really dont need SLI, and, OCing?

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

OCing = Overclocking

If you want a non-SLI board with a little overclocking headroom, then a micro-ATX board like the GA-MA74GM-S2 or the ASUS M3A76-CM is perfect for you. It also supports your CPU as well as the new Phenom II CPUs, in case you feel the need to upgrade in the future.

 

[Tazman526]

Yea, I would want to overclock a little bit, but I dont want to OC the crap out of the mobo, and at times could I make it so it could or couldnt be overclocked?

BTW, I cant tell, Does it have PCI 2.0 express slots?

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Yep, they both do. PCI-E 2.0 is a moot point though, since PCI-E cards are backwards compatible with PCI-E 2.0 slots, and vice versa. Also, there is no advantage to using a PCI-E 2.0 slot over a regular PCI-E slot.

Both mobos will allow a light OC BTW, maybe just the amount you are thinking of.

 

[Tazman526]

I think I might get one of those, the problem is choosing which one to get..., anyways thanks for the help

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

I recommend the Gigabyte motherboard. I have usually found them to be much more trouble-free compared to ASUS mobos. Build quality is the same for both though.

 

[Tazman526]

ok, thanks a ton, Ill write here if my problem is resolved but can that GB mobo run on a quad core processor cause thats what I have

 

[Tazman526]

hey, what do you think about this casing, so my stuff dosent overheat?

http://www.xoxide.com/xoxide-alien-x-case.html

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Looks cool, but I'd recommend the Antec Nine Hundred instead for its better cooling system and build quality.

 

[Tazman526]

I checked on newegg.com, it seems to be a pit pricy for a computer case, 109.00

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Oops, I meant the Three Hundred. Sorry!

 

[Tazman526]

ha its cool, i looked at it, and one review says its length is a bit shallow and some parts of it are cheap

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

One review is nothing to judge it by. And the vast majority of reviews on it are good, so I don't see any reason not to buy it. Antec usually makes decent products, so I'd recommend it.

And from what I can see, it's the same size as any other mid-tower case.

Still, if you want alternatives, I recommend this and this case.

 

[Tazman526]

hmm... but what do you think of alien ware cases, i mean they are built for gaming and serious upgrades

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

Not really. It's marketing, pure and simple. And AFAIK, Alienware do not sell cases. They only sell overpriced PCs.

 

[Tazman526]

haha, but some of there stuff is really up to date, not that I would buy one in this economy...