Re: recent mobo recommendation

[Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net>]

On 2010-04-14 11:12, Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote:
> Ron Johnson wrote:
> > On 2010-04-13 15:53, Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Anybody install a recent motherboard that they are happy with?
> > > I am due for an upgrade and there are too many choices.
> >
> > Come on, man...  You should know the drill.
> >
> > Specify:
> >
> > o budget
> > o needed features
> > o preferred features
>
> budget - any
>
> needed features - desktop configuration, at least 2 PCI express slots - 
> ATX form factor
>
> preferred features - runs with Debian

ATX means you'll get lots of built-in features.  I like my Gigabyte 
GA-MA780G-UD3H mobo with AM2+/AM2 socket.

8GM RAM, 6 SATA, 1 (or 2, I forget) rear eSATA, lots of USB, a front 
and rear Firewire and decent on-board audio.  On-board ATI video 
with separate video RAM, but I installed a fanless NVIDIA card 
because the driver situation is *simple*, and it's fast.

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