Author Topic: Micro ATX Motherboards (Read 4143 times)

Nitroboy · « **on:** July 13, 2008, 09:22:31 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.

Garrett · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2008, 09:40:11 PM »

The AMD one will suit your needs best. AMD is more suited for multitasking and graphics display.

IronFist · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2008, 09:47:38 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.

Garrett · « **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2008, 09:51:44 PM »

Most of the DirectX 10 cards are too big for his case too.

kNoC · « **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2008, 11:53:38 PM »

none of them were abit or asus...

pricewatch.com
microcenter.com

KnacK · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2008, 04:26:45 AM »

Quote from: Garrett on July 13, 2008, 09:40:11 PM

The AMD one will suit your needs best. AMD is more suited for multitasking and graphics display.

wow.......

Garrett · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2008, 04:50:11 PM »

Quote from: KnacK on July 14, 2008, 04:26:45 AM

wow.......

Never have been a fan of intel and AMD is more for multitasking.

Nitroboy · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2008, 05:39:51 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.

Garrett · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2008, 06:15:15 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.

KnacK · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2008, 08:35:13 PM »

Quote

If you plan on making it into a server, go AMD and Linux for the OS.

You really are an AMD fan.

Eiii · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2008, 08:36:25 PM »

Quote from: Garrett on July 14, 2008, 04:50:11 PM

Never have been a fan of intel and AMD is more for multitasking.

I can't imagine that's true at all. Source?

KnacK · « **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2008, 08:42:23 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.

Eiii · « **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2008, 09:12:48 PM »

Well, Intel's obviously the right choice for you because servers and such don't have to multitask/thread AT ALL.

Garrett · « **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2008, 09:38:20 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.

Nitroboy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2008, 10:12:59 PM »

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

Spook · « **Reply #15 on:** July 14, 2008, 10:55:11 PM »

Yeah, those are compatible.

Nitroboy · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2008, 12:05:45 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?

Spook · « **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2008, 06:09:08 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.

Gamabunta · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2008, 06:14:56 AM »

Wow, why would anyone buy 8500gt with 1gb. It's just pointless.

Nitroboy · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2008, 02:35:08 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.