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How to Choose a Best Motherboard
When you face a vast array of motherboards in the market, you would probably be confused which on earth is the best for you to build the computer. Since motherboard is a part so important that finally all system’s components connect back to it, if you choose an inappropriate one, your computer may come to problems later on.
When you buy a motherboard, you have to attach importance to its brand, quality and specifications.
A good brand means a high-quality product and an excellent service. Currently, there is a plurality of well-known motherboard brands such as ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI in the market that each could be the first choice when purchasing one lest some unexpected problems occur and affect your normal life.
When you have decided which make you will buy, you still need to read on and learn about several factors to consider.
One is the chipset on the board, which decides the main technical specifications of a motherboard. For example, quality motherboard often use the chipsets like 975X, 975P offered by Intel Corp, or chipsets like C51G, nForce4 SLI/SLI X16 supplied by NVIDIA Corp.
Two, choose the appropriate type of CPU to support your motherboard.
There are mainly two kinds of motherboard, one is the Intel series and the other is the AMD series.
If you only deal with some daily files and surf the net, and would not let your computer often run in a high speed, you can choose an AMD motherboard and match a good-price AMD CPU; on the contrary, you can consider an Intel Motherboard with an Intel CPU.
Three, the number and type of expansion slots and connectors on the motherboard
Currently you’d better choose a motherboard designed to specifically support DDR2 memory and dual channel memory, additionally it should at least have 4 expansion slots.
Four, the type of USB ports
It’s best that the motherboard have both ATA/100 and S-ATA ports so you can choose one of them conveniently and expand your hard disk.
Five, are there sound card and network card integrated onto your motherboard?
If you are not so critical of the sound quality, it’s best to choose a motherboard with built-in sound card and network card so you can simplify the process of computer installation.
Six, does the motherboard support the RAID?
The RAID is currently mainly used in servers to improve the reliability of data, so if you are demanding on the data security, you can choose a motherboard that has this feature.
Finally, you’d better do your research when purchasing a motherboard. Go to the motherboard manufacturer's website and read about its products. Download the motherboard manual and see if it’s well documented. Consider what features are important to you and go get your motherboard.
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The author, Molly Smith, is an expert of device driver problems repair and PC optimization. Do visit http://www.driverchecker.com/ for more free and useful information.
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MSI / MSI G41 Motherboard / G41M-P28 $66.44 MSI - MSI G41 Motherboard - G41M-P28 |
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MSI E350IAE45 Motherboard Mini ITX AMD E350 $235.17 CPU: AMD ZacateFT1 APU(DualCore Zacate E350). Chipset: AMD Hudson M1 Chipset. Memory: 2x 240pin DDR31333(OC)/1066/800 DIMMs Dual Channel Unbuffered Max Capacity upto 8GB. Slots: 1x PCIExpress 2.0 x16 Slot (run at x4). SATA: 4x SATA3 Ports. Audio: Integrated Realtek ALC887 Flexible 8Channel Audio CODEC with jack sensing. LAN: Integrated Realtek RTL8111E PCIExpress Gigabit Ethernet Controller. Ports: 1x Coaxial SPDIFout; 1x Optical SPDIFout; Audio I/O Jacks. Ports: 10x USB 2.0 Ports(6 rear 4 by headers); 2x USB 3.0 Ports; 1x PS/2 Port; 1x VGA Port; 1x HDMI Port; 1x RJ45 LAN Port. MSI E350IAE45 AMD Zacate E350 (1.6GHz dual core) AMD Hudson M1 Mini ITX Motherboard/CPU Combo. |
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MSI Z77A-GD80 ATX Intel Motherboard $269.99 Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Onboard Video Chipset: None Max LAN Speed: Dual 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 2 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB Channel Supported: Dual Channel PCI Express x1: 4 |
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MSI H61M-E23 (B3) - Motherboard - Micro ATX - LGA1155 Socket - H61. Each $81.27 Manufacturer: MSI Computer Corporation. Each. The MSI H61M-E23 (B3) features OC Genie II. Just press the OC Genie button or enable OC Genie II function in BIOS menu, the CPU performance or the 3D performance of iGPU will be highly improved. Whether users |
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MSI P67A-GD80 (B3) ATX Intel Motherboard $189.99 Enjoy the power of Intel's new Core i series CPU and release all the potential of the processor with the MSI P67A-GD80 (B3) motherboard. Based on the B3 stepping P67 chipset which has already fixed the SATA problem, the P67A-GD80 (B3) allows you to take full advantage of the processing power of the evolved Intel LGA 1155 CPU without any extra hassles. The OC Genie II further improves the CPU performance by boosting the frequency to a new level beyond the Turbo Boost limits. You'll get mo Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333/1600*/2133*(OC) PCI Express 2.0 x16: 3 (x16, x8, x4) (Due to the limitation of the chipset, when the PCI_E5 has been installed with a PCIE x4 device, 2 eSATA ports, 2 onboard front USB 3.0 connectors, 2 PCI slots and 1 USB 3.0 rear IO port (the top USB 3.0 port at the side of audio jacks) will become unavailable.) Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: Dual 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
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MSI Big Bang-XPower ATX Intel Motherboard $269.99 The world-renown motherboard and graphics card manufacture, MSI, has released the new weapon in their Big Bang series based on the high-end Intel X58 chipset – the Big Bang–Xpower, which has been added with USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s technology. Built with Military Class component, the Big Bang–Xpower provides outstanding stability, incredible long lifespan and superior overclocking capability running at low temperature. Besides stunning features, like server-grade Hi-c Cap & SFC (Super Ferrite Choke) on PWM, SuperPipe, DrMOS and OC Genie, the Big Bang–Xpower is shipped with 6 PCI Express 2.0 slots with CrossFire and 3-way SLI support to build the ultimate gaming platform. Furthermore, MSI adds the Quantum Wave audio processing, THX TruStudio PC and Creative’s EAX Advanced HD 5 to the board to meet the audio demands of PC games and PC/HTPC-HIFI. The all-new Big Bang series will deliver the shock and awe of unprecedented gaming experiences as well as the benefits of state-of-the-art technologies. What more South Bridge: Intel ICH10R Number of Memory Slots: 6×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333 (OC)/1600 (OC)/1800 (OC)/2000 (OC)/2133 (OC) PCI Express 2.0 x16: 6 x PCI Express 2.0 slots PCI_E2 & PCI_E5 support up to PCIE x16 speed PCI_E4 & PCI_E6 support up to PCIE x8 speed PCI_E3 & PCI_E7 support up to PCIE x4 speed Audio Chipset: QuantumWave Audio card - Creative EAX Advanced HD 5.0 - THX TruStudio PC - Creative Alchemy - 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec with jack sensing Chipset integrated by Realtek ALC889 - Compliant with Azalia 1.0 Spec - Meet Microsoft Vista Premium spec Max LAN Speed: Dual 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 6 CPU Type: Core i7 (LGA1366) |
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MSI P67A-GD55 (B3) ATX Intel Motherboard $159.99 Enjoy the power of Intel's new Core i series CPU and release all the potential of the processor with the P67A-GD55 (B3) motherboard. Based on the B3 stepping P67 chipset which has already fixed the SATA problem, the P67A-GD55 (B3) allows you to take full advantage of the processing power of the evolved Intel LGA 1155 CPU without any extra hassles. The OC Genie II further improves the CPU performance by boosting the frequency to a new level beyond the Turbo Boost limits. You'll get more power from dual channel DDR3 memory architecture and SLI&CrossFire support. And a good list of features drives your system to the limit and makes this board a second to none choice for your dream system, whether you replace your existing system or build a new power house from scratch. Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333/1600*/2133*(OC) PCI Express 2.0 x16: 2 (x16, x8) Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
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MSI H67MS-E33 (B3) Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $84.99 Enjoy the power of Intel's new Core i series CPU and release all the potential of the processor with the H67MS-E33 (B3) motherboard. Based on the B3 stepping H67 chipset which has already fixed the SATA problem, the H67MS-E33 (B3) allows you to take full advantage of the processing power of the evolved Intel LGA 1155 CPU without any extra hassles. The OC Genie II detect hardware configuration and intelligently auto set clock/voltage of CPU and memory or iGPU. You'll get more power from dual channel DDR3 memory architecture. And a good list of features drives your system to the limit and makes this board a second to none choice for your dream system, whether you replace your existing system or build a new power house from scratch. Number of Memory Slots: 2×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1333/ 1066 PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 x SATA 3Gb/s (SATA3~6) ports by Intel P67 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB |
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MSI H61M-P25 (B3) - Motherboard - Micro ATX - LGA1155 Socket - H61. Each $73.2 Manufacturer: MSI Computer Corporation. Each. Just press the OC Genie button or enable OC Genie II function in BIOS menu, the CPU performance or the 3D performance of iGPU will be highly improved. Whether users want to watch a high bit-rate HD movie or go |
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MSI H61MU-E35 (B3) Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $74.99 Number of Memory Slots: 2×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333 PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
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MSI H67A-G43 (B3) ATX Intel Motherboard $74.99 Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1066 / 1333 PCI Express 2.0 x16: 2 Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
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MSI X79A-GD45 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $249.99 Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866 (O.C)/ 2133 (O.C)/ 2400 (O.C) Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 (LGA2011) Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB |
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MSI Z77A-G43 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $119.99 Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 2667*(OC)/ 2400*(OC)/ 2133*(OC)/ 1866*(OC)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 @x4 Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
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MSI Z77A-G45 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $149.99 Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 2667*(OC)/ 2400*(OC)/ 2133*(OC)/ 1866*(OC)/1600/ 1333/ 1066 PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot - PCI_E7 supports up to PCIe 2.0 x4 speed Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
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MSI Z77A-GD65 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $189.99 Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 2667*(OC)/ 2400*(OC)/ 2133*(OC)/ 1866*(OC)/1600/ 1333/ 1066 Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC898 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) Maximum Memory Supported: 32GB |
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MSI Z77A-GD55 ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $169.99 Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 2667*(OC)/ 2400*(OC)/ 2133*(OC)/ 1866*(OC)/1600/ 1333/ 1066 PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot - PCI_E7 supports up to PCIe 2.0 x4 speed (when PCI_E3 or PCI_E6 is empty) or PCIe 2.0 x2 speed (when PCI_E3 or PCI_E6 is installed). Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
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MSI P67A-GD53 (B3) ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $129.99 Enjoy the power of Intel's new Core i series CPU and release all the potential of the processor with the P67A-GD53 (B3) motherboard. Based on the B3 stepping P67 chipset which has already fixed the SATA problem, the P67A-GD53 (B3) allows you to take full advantage of the processing power of the evolved Intel LGA 1155 CPU without any extra hassles. The OC Genie II further improves the CPU performance by boosting the frequency to a new level beyond the Turbo Boost limits. You'll get more power from dual channel DDR3 memory architecture and SL I& CrossFire support. And a good list of features drives your system to the limit and makes this board a second to none choice for your dream system, whether you replace your existing system or build a new power house from scratch. Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333/1600*/2133*(OC) PCI Express 2.0 x16: 2 Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
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MSI G41M-P28 - Motherboard - Micro ATX - IG41. Each $59.24 Manufacturer: MSI Computer Corporation. Each. MSI's G41 series of motherboard was build upon years of research and development MSI put in to ensure its products are a cut above the rest. APS intelligent power management, USB safeguard protection and M-Fla |
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MSI H61M-P31 (G3) Micro ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $59.99 Number of Memory Slots: 2×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1333/1066 Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1155) Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB |
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MSI H77MA-G43 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $84.99 Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1600/1333/1066 PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 @x4 Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) |
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MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $289.99 Number of Memory Slots: 8×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866/ 2133 (O.C)/ 2400 (O.C) PCI Express 2.0 x16: 2 (x1, x1) Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 (LGA2011) Maximum Memory Supported: 128GB |
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MSI X79A-GD65(8D) Frio Adv ATX Intel Motherboard $319.99 Number of Memory Slots: 8×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1800*/2133*/2400* (OC) PCI Express 2.0 x16: 2 (x1, x1) Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 (LGA2011) |
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MSI H61M-P25 (B3) Micro ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $59.99 Number of Memory Slots: 2×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1333/1066 PCI Express 2.0 x16: 1 Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC887 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1155) |
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MSI X79MA-GD45 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS $214.99 Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR3 1066/1333/1600/1866 (O.C)/ 2133 (O.C)/ 2400 (O.C) Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC892 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core i7 (LGA2011) Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB |
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