On 2010-04-15 13:55, Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote:
Ron Johnson wrote: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 featuresbudget - anyneeded features - desktop configuration, at least 2 PCI express slots - ATX form factorpreferred features - runs with DebianATX 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.Too bad it's a NewEgg outofstock item: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128382
Probably superseded by a newer model. Do you need/want: o on-board video? o latest/greatest CPU? o Intel or AMD? o to buy new RAM? -- Dissent is patriotic, remember?