Pending: What motherboard should I get?

bobofengland · 07-04-2009

Hi

So my motherboard died (bad capacitors i think) so im going to need a new one.

What motherboard should i get? Preferably i'd want to get an AM2+ motherboard that is AM3 compatible so i can get a phenom 2 at some point. Also, should i get any particular make?

help would be appreciated

Smokeycheech · 07-04-2009

Hello there Bob, Welcome back to the forum!

I am sure one of our hardware guru's will be able to answer all your questions

I will mark this as open to encourage them to look!

Thank you for your patience,

Smokeycheech

dusting85 · 07-10-2009

From what I have learned in the past few days about motherboards, I would go with an asus. After that point I would figure out what size of a motherboard your case can fit. I do believe an matx (micro) can fit into an atx (regular) case, but not the otherway around.

So if you have a matx then you have to choose a matx case. After that you need to decide what type of ram and how many ram slots? Also how many SATA's do you need to plug in your dvd-rom, hard drive, etc.

here is just an example of one that you could use if you want an am2+ that is am3 compatible:

Amazon.com: ASUS M2N68-VM AM2+ Nvidia 7050PV DDR2-800 Nvidia Geforce 7050PV IGP mATX Motherboard: Electronics

This one already has Nvidia graphics, if you want one that you will install a separate graphics card I would recommend getting one without Nvidia.

I'm pretty new to the motherboard area, there probably is someone that can answer your question a little bit better.

DCiAdmin · 07-10-2009

Hello BobofEngland! Welcome back.

I've asked AW_3_3 to pop in to give his recommendations. He really has a feel for this sort of thing and will have some excellent recommendations, I'm sure.

Good to see you back again

AW_3_3 · 07-10-2009

Hi Bob. I think I have the perfect motherboard for you

Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD3P, AMD 790X, S AM2/AM2+, PCI-E 2.0, DDR2 1333(OC), SATA 3Gbps, SATA RAID, ATX - Scan.co.uk

DCiAdmin · 07-30-2009

Hello bobofengland!

Were you able to resolve your issue/question or do you wish for further support? An update would be appreciated!

bobofengland · 4 Days Ago

Originally Posted by DCiAdmin

Hello bobofengland!

Were you able to resolve your issue/question or do you wish for further support? An update would be appreciated!

Yes hello! sorry for the epic delay, I haven't needed to be on the forums in a while ^^;

Yes my problem has been resolved, i eventually bought an ASUS M4A78PRO motherboard, and its been great so far

07-04-2009	#1
bobofengland Bronze Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 38 PC Experience: Experienced	What motherboard should I get? Hi So my motherboard died (bad capacitors i think) so im going to need a new one. What motherboard should i get? Preferably i'd want to get an AM2+ motherboard that is AM3 compatible so i can get a phenom 2 at some point. Also, should i get any particular make? help would be appreciated

07-04-2009	#2
Smokeycheech Mod Team Leader Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Skynet HQ (kinda near PCHF bunker) Posts: 3,451 PC Experience: Learning more every day!	Re: What motherboard should I get? Hello there Bob, Welcome back to the forum! I am sure one of our hardware guru's will be able to answer all your questions I will mark this as open to encourage them to look! Thank you for your patience, Smokeycheech __________________ Prework~Speedfan~CCleaner~Rules~PCWizard~BSOD *If an elephant never forgets, how come they never win mastermind?*

07-10-2009	#3
dusting85 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 PC Experience: PC Illiterate	Re: What motherboard should I get? From what I have learned in the past few days about motherboards, I would go with an asus. After that point I would figure out what size of a motherboard your case can fit. I do believe an matx (micro) can fit into an atx (regular) case, but not the otherway around. So if you have a matx then you have to choose a matx case. After that you need to decide what type of ram and how many ram slots? Also how many SATA's do you need to plug in your dvd-rom, hard drive, etc. here is just an example of one that you could use if you want an am2+ that is am3 compatible: Amazon.com: ASUS M2N68-VM AM2+ Nvidia 7050PV DDR2-800 Nvidia Geforce 7050PV IGP mATX Motherboard: Electronics This one already has Nvidia graphics, if you want one that you will install a separate graphics card I would recommend getting one without Nvidia. I'm pretty new to the motherboard area, there probably is someone that can answer your question a little bit better.

07-10-2009	#4
DCiAdmin Tech Team Leader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Heart of the US Midwest Posts: 7,518 PC Experience: Perpetual Student	Re: What motherboard should I get? Hello BobofEngland! Welcome back. I've asked AW_3_3 to pop in to give his recommendations. He really has a feel for this sort of thing and will have some excellent recommendations, I'm sure. Good to see you back again __________________ DCiAdmin *PCHF Rules* / *PreWork* / *AfterWork* / *PCHF Downloads* / *System File Checker* Thank you for entrusting your system to PCHF!

07-10-2009	#5
AW_3_3 System Builder Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ballston Spa, New York Posts: 2,492 PC Experience: PC Guru	Re: What motherboard should I get? Hi Bob. I think I have the perfect motherboard for you Gigabyte GA-MA790X-UD3P, AMD 790X, S AM2/AM2+, PCI-E 2.0, DDR2 1333(OC), SATA 3Gbps, SATA RAID, ATX - Scan.co.uk __________________ Useful Programs Prework Speedfan GPU-Z CPU-Z AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition SiSandra System Information/Benchmarking Tool

07-30-2009	#6
DCiAdmin Tech Team Leader Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Heart of the US Midwest Posts: 7,518 PC Experience: Perpetual Student	Re: What motherboard should I get? Hello bobofengland! Were you able to resolve your issue/question or do you wish for further support? An update would be appreciated! __________________ DCiAdmin *PCHF Rules* / *PreWork* / *AfterWork* / *PCHF Downloads* / *System File Checker* Thank you for entrusting your system to PCHF!

4 Days Ago	#7
bobofengland Bronze Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 38 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: What motherboard should I get? Originally Posted by DCiAdmin Hello bobofengland! Were you able to resolve your issue/question or do you wish for further support? An update would be appreciated! Yes hello! sorry for the epic delay, I haven't needed to be on the forums in a while ^^; Yes my problem has been resolved, i eventually bought an ASUS M4A78PRO motherboard, and its been great so far

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