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Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:36 pm to bluebarracuda
I am drunk building a machine right now... 
MOBO is the last thing I have no clue about.
MOBO is the last thing I have no clue about.
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:39 pm to bluebarracuda
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We have a very similar base setup... So it would help me out too!
So you know you will need good ventilation, my video card will STOP my system if it is not well ventilated. I've had to move one of my lesser computers out of it's spot due to the 56 ti and I have 3 fans not attached to components running.
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:39 pm to DoUrden
We're in the same boat about the MOBOs. I'm trying to read all up on them right now.
I'm trying to read all up on them right now.
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:39 pm to bluebarracuda
You have two votes in this thread for anything from ASUS
Me and SG
Me and SG
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:41 pm to stout
quote:
You have two votes in this thread for anything from ASUS
Me and SG
Based on our specs any MOBO you suggest?
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:42 pm to stout
I'm just trying to understand them more before I get one.
I don't think I'll be able to hardwire my PC at my new house. Are there built in wifi ports I can put in?
I don't think I'll be able to hardwire my PC at my new house. Are there built in wifi ports I can put in?
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:47 pm to DoUrden
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Based on our specs any MOBO you suggest?
I am as dumb at this as you. I have studied and looked at what others here built before I could make my mind up on anything. Not trying to put you off but I know others know WAY more about that than me. I know the basics but MBs confuse me too.
Here is what I went with but again I am using an AMD CPU
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I didn't break the bank on it but it had what I needed and some other decent features
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:50 pm to stout
HMM I am guessing an intel processor won't fit in the MOBO, like I said I am new to the build process.
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:52 pm to DoUrden
No. Thats an AMD AM3+ socket. I think i5 takes an LGA 1155 socket
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:54 pm to stout
Thanks I will ask in a new thread. 
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:56 pm to DoUrden
Oh...one thing I asked on here and am very thankful I followed through with is to put an aftermarket CPU cooler on. When I un-boxed it and compared it to the one that came with my CPU it was obvious it was worth the little extra money.
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:58 pm to stout
Noted, what cooler did you choose?
Posted on 6/29/12 at 8:59 pm to DoUrden
I went with a cooler master with dual fans.
Just search for one for your i5 and read the reviews on it. Some aren't much better than factory
Just search for one for your i5 and read the reviews on it. Some aren't much better than factory
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 9:01 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 9:01 pm to stout
ok thanks
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 9:04 pm to DoUrden
Better than me trying to explain it
Your i5 will only fit in an LGA 1155 socket. You also need a fan that supports this socket set up if go with a non factory fan.
Your i5 will only fit in an LGA 1155 socket. You also need a fan that supports this socket set up if go with a non factory fan.
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 9:11 pm to stout
NM not i5 compatible
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 9:15 pm to DoUrden
Looks pretty legit and it's crossfire ready if you ever go that route.
ETA that was i5 compatible. Even said it in the description
ETA that was i5 compatible. Even said it in the description
This post was edited on 6/29/12 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 6/29/12 at 9:15 pm to stout
Have you ran day z on it yet?
Posted on 6/29/12 at 9:17 pm to jefforize
I am downloading DayZ now actually. BF3 runs no problem at max settings.
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