Need help with compatibility
Ok, so I have picked out a processor and a video card that I think will work together in a system. But what I need is help getting a motherboard that works with both and fits some other needs.
First thing, I was thinking about doing was getting a blue-tooth setup on-board. Its the new future and all.
I wanted 4gb ram, and this processor and video card
P: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017
VC: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150240
I just need to find something that will do all of this and not cost more than $275. I figure the other pieces wont cost me too much. Especially if I air cool it. Maybe $60 for a processor heat-sink, and a light scribe dvd player and a Bluray. Plus some extras for making it look clean. I think I could do this without the bluray for $1200.
First part, is this possible you think? And second part could you great people help me find a motherboard.
Re: Need help with compatibility
Find bluetooth built on the mother is going to be hard. I'd recommend just getting a USB dongle.
And I'd recommend this motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128050
Also:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835109140
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827129009
I've found the majority of people don't need light scribe....
Re: Need help with compatibility
Yeah, I figured that little blue tooth thing out. Thanks.
Question about the motherboard though. It says PCI express x1. The video card is an x16, does that matter?
Whether I need lightscribe or not, it one of those things I want. Its a nice feature that may not be necessary it would help.
Oh, and +Rep for the help.
Re: Need help with compatibility
1st, Nice rig you got there..
2nd: you have pci x16 for the graphics, and x1 for other things.. They are separate. By the looks of the mobos, there are both of them there :)
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Yep, it has 1 PCI-E x16 slot (it's the long blue one) and 3 black PCI-E x1 slots.
Re: Need help with compatibility
while thats one of, if not the best air cooler out there make sure you got a big enough case.
i would recommend a mobo but i test to go a bit pricey with things.
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Spawn-Inc
while thats one of, if not the best air cooler out there make sure you got a big enough case.
I've had good luck with the Scythe Ninja (Rev B) and the Arctic 7 Freezer Pro coolers also, and they are pretty affordable. But yeah.. you need a big case... the Scythe BARELY fit into my Antec P180 case.
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Spawn, never shy from recommending stuff to me. I made myself a deal. I am going to build a computer online from all the big sticks. And then Im going to build my new system by hand. My point is to make a better system than one I could build from them for the same or less money.
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well, then in that case, here is a comparison of 3 motherboards i was looking at when i started looking for parts, i ended up with the EVGA one. what type of ram are you looking at btw?
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I like the EVGA board myself. That looks pretty strong. But if I were going the route of Dolby Digital 5.1 for my sound card is the on-board removable, or will I have to use one of the pci slots?
I haven't really figured out what Ram I am going with yet. I wanted to do 4gb at 2x2, but I have been hearing a lot of 2x1gb advice. So I dont really know. I was looking at: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231122
And this was recommended: http://www.crucial.com/store/partspe...2KIT12864AA804
As for fitting any cooling into the case i dont know how its going to work. I dont know what case I have. Its old and I just decided to do something with it.