What is a good mobo to start out with for a first build? Looking for one with SLI possibilty and willing to spend around 150$ Also a good case to go with it if possible.
2007-03-19 05:55:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
For your first build I would suggest you stay with a single card. Don't worry about SLI yet. You should also decide on the processor first and then the board. This is a decent start for your first computer. This combo has the mobo and CPU for 230.00, but its not a Core2Duo. The board will take the C2D's if you would choose to do so at a later date. The other links are related to building your computer. As for the case I like the full size cases for working room and cooling. It is also nice if both sides are removable and or removable mobo tray. link to my case also included.
2007-03-19 07:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by Jester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the mobo has to be chosen for primarily what cpu you intend to use, amd or intel. Then you have to choose a mobo that uses the socket that the cpu uses. Then you also need to decide what speed ram you will be using and ensure that the mobo front side bus matches that speed.
As far as cases go, they can get expensive, but you have to decide whether to get one that comes with a power supply, or without so that you can choose one yourself. And what wattage you'll need - with SLI, you'll need minimum 500 watts. You will also want to know if the case is roomy enough to provide plenty of air circulation - heat is bad. And does it come with at least two fans?
It is a real headache dealing with building a computer, unless you have been at it awhile so that you don't need to do much research.
Anyway, go to newegg.com and look over the computer parts sections. And newegg.com is great to do business with.
2007-03-19 06:08:18 · answer #2 · answered by sonyack 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about SLI or crossfire. It's really more fake then true. Here's a chart that proves it:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/graphics.html
Now if you're running at 2048 by 1600 or higher, then yes, SLI or Crossfire will help.
As for choosing parts use guides like this one:
http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/11/20/how_to_build_part_1/
And remember, if building a gaming machine, it's the video card that will be the most important. The cpu just has to be fast enough to keep up with it.
2007-03-19 06:34:08 · answer #3 · answered by computertech82 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not asking much. A good mobo starts around $150. Then if you want it with SLI possibility.
Well since you asked the question you need to go to pcworld and cnet and they have articles on tips and tricks of building a system.
Check the download section at these sites for some free downloads. Also bookmark them and you can learn about computers.
http://www.cnet.com/
http://www.pcworld.com/
http://www.computerworld.com/index.jsp.....
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/
http://www.ehow.com/center_5.html
2007-03-19 06:22:42 · answer #4 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will say when building a PC you should start by choosing your CPU and take it from there. You have a CPU in mind?
2007-03-19 06:17:14 · answer #5 · answered by INOA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Asus and Aopen are pretty good. Any brand name will work. Intel costs more than other brands.
2007-03-19 06:02:04 · answer #6 · answered by real_computer_mac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a link on ebay's reviews & guides where you can read reviews of them.
2007-03-19 07:03:43 · answer #7 · answered by frank m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd go with the first two, tigerdirect.com
2007-03-19 08:26:29 · answer #8 · answered by Homer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bad idea buy one
tiger direct.com $ 399
2007-03-19 05:58:58 · answer #9 · answered by nighthawk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tigerdirect.com
2007-03-19 05:58:39 · answer #10 · answered by Wizard of Ahhs 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋