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Title: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Nitroboy on July 13, 2008, 11:22:31 PM: I recently recived a really old computer from my sister, and now I'm in the market for a new motherboard. My budget for the motherboard is something under 100$. All of the mb's need to be micro ATX sized, and able to connect to an ATX power supply.

My primary uses will be:
-Casual Gaming (dp, portal, tf2, etc.)
-Video/image editing (Photoshop CS3, Adobe Premire)
-mapping with .bsp
-school uses (Microsoft word, Research on internet)
-different opperating systems (Ubuntu, Kubuntu, openSUSE, Windows XP, Vista (all prefered)).
-possible modeling (blender)

Here are the motherboards I was thinking about:
1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138105
2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188022
3. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130130
4. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128078

I will also need to find a good CPU for the motherboard that is also under 100$, but for now, if you have any suggestions as to which mb I should get, then please tell me.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Garrett on July 13, 2008, 11:40:11 PM: The AMD one will suit your needs best. AMD is more suited for multitasking and graphics display.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: IronFist on July 13, 2008, 11:47:38 PM: Just pointing something out real quickly: the playability of fairly recent games like HL2 is determined by more than just the motherboard. You will more likely than not need to buy a graphics card too.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Garrett on July 13, 2008, 11:51:44 PM: Most of the DirectX 10 cards are too big for his case too.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: kNoC on July 14, 2008, 01:53:38 AM: none of them were abit or asus...

pricewatch.com
microcenter.com
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: KnacK on July 14, 2008, 06:26:45 AM: Quote from: Garrett on July 13, 2008, 11:40:11 PM
The AMD one will suit your needs best. AMD is more suited for multitasking and graphics display.

wow.......
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Garrett on July 14, 2008, 06:50:11 PM: Quote from: KnacK on July 14, 2008, 06:26:45 AM

wow.......
Never have been a fan of intel and AMD is more for multitasking.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Nitroboy on July 14, 2008, 07:39:51 PM: I guess, but the thing is, I would only get AMD when on an extremely tight budget, which I am not really on right now.

I don't plan on doing much multitasking on the computer, mainly seeing as it was just something I could intercourse around with over the summer. Although I plan on making it into a server computer or possibly a temporary desktop.

P.S. Spell check is terrible, whoever put it together needs to go back to school.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Garrett on July 14, 2008, 08:15:15 PM: AMD isn't just for people with a tight budget. Intel is cheaper. If you plan on making it into a server, go AMD and Linux for the OS.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: KnacK on July 14, 2008, 10:35:13 PM: Quote
If you plan on making it into a server, go AMD and Linux for the OS.

You really are an AMD fan.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Eiii on July 14, 2008, 10:36:25 PM: Quote from: Garrett on July 14, 2008, 06:50:11 PM
Never have been a fan of intel and AMD is more for multitasking.
I can't imagine that's true at all. Source?
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: KnacK on July 14, 2008, 10:42:23 PM: I believe that he is referencing some fanboy sites that state the AMD cpu is better for multitasking in games.

At least that's the only thing I can find.

If I'm wrong, I better return the 100k of Intel servers I bought last year and get AMD's.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Eiii on July 14, 2008, 11:12:48 PM: Well, Intel's obviously the right choice for you because servers and such don't have to multitask/thread AT ALL.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Garrett on July 14, 2008, 11:38:20 PM: AMD is more suited for gaming and what not. Maybe not servers. I have always disliked intel because they are the biggest commercial manufacturer and I have always had trouble with them in the past.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Nitroboy on July 15, 2008, 12:12:59 AM: I also found this one:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3424850&CatId=1533

I guess I can put a PCI Express graphics card in there or something like that. I might just actually buy this one!

Edit: I found this graphics card, but I'm not sure if it will work with the motherboard above.

http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=7962712&oext=1038A&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=7962712
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Spook on July 15, 2008, 12:55:11 AM: Yeah, those are compatible.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Nitroboy on July 15, 2008, 02:05:45 AM: In that case, I am most likely going to buy that one with that graphics card. Now all I need to do is find a processor to go with the motherboard. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Spook on July 15, 2008, 08:09:08 AM: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3505272&CatId=2306
Same video card series, but better. 5 dollars more for 3 times the memory.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2286742
Intel Dual core @ 3.4 GHz. Socket 775, so it's compatible also.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Gamabunta on July 15, 2008, 08:14:56 AM: Wow, why would anyone buy 8500gt with 1gb. It's just pointless.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Nitroboy on July 15, 2008, 04:35:08 PM: Because it's only 5$ more, and a lot better...

The fact that the Intel processor you gave me is a Pentium D doesn't fly well with me. I like that I can achieve 4.00 GHz with it, but it's still a Pentium D.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Garrett on July 15, 2008, 04:41:48 PM: and intel :D.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Spook on July 15, 2008, 04:47:32 PM: You picked a socket 775 design, but I'll give this another shot with the processor.

What is the absolute highest you will go on a processor?

Also, I'm trusting intel for my computer, so Garrett don't jinx it. The Q9450 better hold up, and it seems stable, and the reviews are good. (My bro has his up and running, rarely goes over 25% CPU load even with Crysis running.)
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Nitroboy on July 15, 2008, 05:34:09 PM: The absolute most I am willing to pay for a processor is no more than 120$, but I'm not looking for for 3 GHz, because 2.6 will do just fine for me compared to the 1.1 GHz I have right now. I might just go with the Pentium D, but I think I have heard that a lot of programs and games won't be able to run on a Pentium D. That is the only reason why I am a little hessitant with the Pentium D. If I can find a Centrino Duo or some other 2-core processor under 100$, then I will probably go for it.

I am also looking at cheaper motherboards right now. I need to find a motherboard that will accept the PCI-e graphics card, and have at least more than 4 GB of memory, although 4 is just fine.

P.S. Spell check is horrible!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Spook on July 15, 2008, 06:31:30 PM: The next cheapest intel dual core.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3897338&CatId=2396

Overall not bad, should be able to overclock pretty well with nice cooling.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Nitroboy on July 15, 2008, 07:57:58 PM: Found this dual core instead, and I think I would rather use it because it might include a fan.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052

I need a good fan, and because I'm planning on spending 130$ on a processor, I'm looking for a cheaper mother board.
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: kNoC on July 15, 2008, 08:31:00 PM: Quote from: Gamabunta on July 15, 2008, 08:14:56 AM
Wow, why would anyone buy 8500gt with 1gb. It's just pointless.

the 8500 is a joke, only card worth buying is the 8800, encoding videos dont even take up cpu, and they have other cool ass features the lower end models dont have...
Quote from: Nitroboy on July 15, 2008, 07:57:58 PM
Found this dual core instead, and I think I would rather use it because it might include a fan.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052

I need a good fan, and because I'm planning on spending 130$ on a processor, I'm looking for a cheaper mother board.

haha, thats ridiculous, the thing u should be spending the most on is the motherboard, why get a bad ass cpu, with a poor mb, the cpu will only perform at best with a great mb

ABIT, ASUS
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: KnacK on July 16, 2008, 11:16:44 AM: or Gigabyte
Title: Re: Micro ATX Motherboards
Post by: Nitroboy on July 17, 2008, 10:56:29 PM: I know I keep saying I'm going to get this, and that motherboard, but I think this is the one I'm actually going to get.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128078