First motherboard questions...plz help

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TMGL&L

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Its scary out there looking on newegg on my own for the first time for a mobo.

My goals are the following:

no more than $190'ish
Brands: Asus or MSI
socket: Intel
2 pci express x16 slots
dual channel
1-2 pci slots
1-2 pciex1 slots
plenty of usb ports


Other notes...I plan on using linux, vista, and xp, I want my board to be overclockable, and this is the ram I'm going to purchase...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227231

Also, I plan on purchasing a sound card for this computer too (a cheaper creative sound blaster probably for $50 or less)

I'm familiar with pci express x16 slots but what is the PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot? Is this compatible with ur 200 dollar nvidia or ati card, or Is this a new-not-time-tested technology to avoid or what?

I know my goals are probably steep for a less-than-$200 mobo.

After I get a board I want to get a vid card for $200 or less so no igp plz.

I'm a little overwhelmed here...any input or links here will be greatly appreciated.thx
 
ScOuT

ScOuT

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Pick your processor, then you get a motherboard that is compatible with it, then you see what RAM will work in you motherboard....thats kinda how it should be done.

What processor are you going to use? Then we will help you find the perfect motherboard! You can get a good motherboard for $200
 
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TMGL&L

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I forgot to mention that I want a three panel display by the end of the year too. I guess that only has to do with my vid card but I thought I'd mention that in case that aids in the decision making process.
 
ScOuT

ScOuT

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I know a lot of people that buy open box stuff and get some sweet deals...I personally don't do it....I had a bad time once with open box stuff.
What model of intel core 2 duo are you going to get? (they are all LGA 775)

Thats what this place is for, we will help you make good decisions. Don't feel bad...everybody has to learn.
 
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ScOuT

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How much do want to spend total on a computer, thats the real question:p

And what will it be used for?:confused:
 
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TMGL&L

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I just got my monitor open box it was $70 off and in like perfect condition....

As for my processor, I'm not sure yet. Any recomendations?
 
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Here is a few that I would recommend. But I need to know what the computer will be used for and your budget, that will determine what the best processor will be.

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz for $170
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz for $195
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017

CASE:XION II
MOBO:ASUS P5N-E 650i
CPU:Intel Q9300 @ 2.875
CPU COOLER: Cooler Master Hyper TX2
RAM:Corsair XMS2 Pro 4x1 GB
Graffix:Evga 9800 GTX @ 750 MHz
PSU:Antec Neo Power 650w
 
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TMGL&L

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My budget is below $130 for a processor. I plan on getting a decent vid card (about $200) to make up for a more budgeted cpu.

I use photoshop, illustrator, flash, indesign, and blender pretty heavily.
 
ScOuT

ScOuT

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those can be processor intensive programs, ouch, $130 for a processor. Let me do a little research and figure out a plan for ya!:D
 
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ScOuT

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Here is a recommendation for ya.

Intel Q6600 quad for $185
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115018

EVGA GeForce 9800 GT Superclocked Edition for $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130377

ASUS P5K LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX for $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131278

OCZ Reaper HPC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 1200 (PC2 9600) for $56
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227347

These prices are after rebate, but it will be a great system. After rebates it will be about $500. Is this too much for you? We can start down grading if you need to.
 
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ScOuT

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I gotta go(wife and kids need me for a while) I'll be back in a couple hours and can help you again.

Try to get a total budget for the entire system and we can start getting pieces together!
 
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TMGL&L

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Here's how I have envisioned my expenses panning out...The bolded items have already been pruchased. My budget divisions are flexible but the overall budget is not expandable. I think everything is included here...
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HDD..................................................75
Case.................................................83
Soundcard..........................................40
psu....................................................80
Vid card.............................................200
Mobo................................................140
Ram..................................................42
CPU..................................................150
Mouse...............................................(birthday next week...)
Keyboard............................................10
dvd Drive ............................................25
Fans, wireless card, extra misc stuff.........30 (birthday too possibly)
_____________________________________________________________

Overall budget..................................$875 (after rebates)
Money spent....................................$225 (assuming my rebates work)
Budget left over to spend...................$650 (not gonna budge past this...)
 
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Thanks scout...anyone else who can help please feel free to provide input also...................All help is greatly appreciated.
 
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ScOuT

ScOuT

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HDD - Western Digital Caviar Blue 400GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s for $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136076

Case - COOLER MASTER Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower for $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

Sound - Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE 7.1 Channels 24-bit for $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102002

PSU - Antec Plus 550W ATX12V V2.2 Power Supply for $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016

Vid card - XFX GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) for $200 ($180 after rebate)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150287

Motherboard - ASUS P5K PRO LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard for $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131275
(supports the CPU with new BIOS)
http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusupport.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=P5K Pro

RAM - you will need more than 2 GB of 6400 for the stuff you are doing, that will slow you down big time

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz for $170 (I know its more money but you will not regret it)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

Keyboard - Logitech Classic Black 104 for $11
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126023

I saved you a little money in a few places for the bigger processor, you WILL need it for the work you are going to do.

If your not a serious gamer, you can save a little money with a little cheaper graphics card, this is kinda an overkill for the things you will do. I can find a cheaper one that will run fine.

The stuff you have not bought totals $576! I wrote in a few things that you have already bought, just my suggestions thats all. What do you think?
 
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ScOuT

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What case did you buy?

What HDD did you buy?

Why do you need all three operating systems?

just wondering:D
 
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TMGL&L

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haha wow somebody did their...or at least my homework for me geez I'll look at all these possibilities...thanks a lot.

I got the antec 900 case for $80 with a rebate, I bought the antec psu you listed above earlier today (good deal), a seagate barracuda with 500 gigs for $75 ish so far (sata connection), all w/ free shipping.

I also bought a samsung dvd drive for 24 w/ free shipping.

drive model----SAMSUNG 22X DVD Burner Black SATA Model

anyway gtg, I'll bbs.
 
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