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
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