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lee_what2004 · 5th Oct 2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

Looks okay, but you do know it's a micro ATX motherboard, right? It's a very small motherboard, good for HTPCs but really limited expansion options for a full PC.

well, that's the one I found to fit the bill on newegg, integrated graphic, ram max 4GB~8GB, under $50, now can under $90
the others ranging from $50 to $90 on newegg, it seems that I can't find integrated one

this motherboard would still be able to accept dedicated graphic when in future upgrade, right?

but then, still open for recommendation

Zenphic · 6th Oct 2008, 08:29 AM

Yeah, pretty cool that Intel processors don't have pins, unlike AMD. Much safer for transport cuz everyone's worst nightmare: broken pins!

For Intel mobo, grab one with a G31 chipset... the G4x aren't that good from what I read. And yeah, it's hard to find Intel with IGPs since not a lot of people want it. That's more of a market for AMD processors. Gigabyte GA-EG31M-S2 is a good choice as well.

The_YongGrand · 6th Oct 2008, 09:58 AM

The LGA is a very special kind of processor pin layout. Even those high-end Opterons are having those!

Well, Intel's onboard GFX is decent if you do basic stuff on it. I'm not sure of the on-board GFX for the Intel boards, heard that it's Extreme Graphics X3100? They look good too.

Chai · 6th Oct 2008, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenphic

Yeah, pretty cool that Intel processors don't have pins, unlike AMD. Much safer for transport cuz everyone's worst nightmare: broken pins!

For Intel mobo, grab one with a G31 chipset... the G4x aren't that good from what I read. And yeah, it's hard to find Intel with IGPs since not a lot of people want it. That's more of a market for AMD processors. Gigabyte GA-EG31M-S2 is a good choice as well.

I don't know about you. But I prefer to have broken processor than broken motherboard.

Spanner · 7th Oct 2008, 04:16 AM

For a board with integrated graphics you could try looking at a ABIT I-N73H motherboard. Has 7 series graphics from nvidia and HD audio too. Just check your CPU compatibility..

lee_what2004 · 7th Oct 2008, 07:48 AM

which would outperform?
gma 3100?
gma 4500Hd?
geforce 7100?
geforce 7150?

Lacus · 7th Oct 2008, 08:08 AM

geforce 7100 or 7150 (both are the same if not mistaken.)Intel gma cards are not to say very good though..if for slight gaming, i'll go for the geforce.

lee_what2004 · 7th Oct 2008, 08:15 AM

well, mostly would be used to watch movies h.264
so geforce to go then?

lee_what2004 · 7th Oct 2008, 10:28 PM

was wondering whether ati 3450 would be better?
got some on newegg for around $20 after rebate

Max_87 · 7th Oct 2008, 11:42 PM

Better than IGP.

6th Oct 2008, 09:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
The_YongGrand Super Active Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,281 Reputation: 852 Rep Power: 14	The LGA is a very special kind of processor pin layout. Even those high-end Opterons are having those! Well, Intel's onboard GFX is decent if you do basic stuff on it. I'm not sure of the on-board GFX for the Intel boards, heard that it's Extreme Graphics X3100? They look good too. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E7200, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Gigabyte 945GCMX-S2, Sapphire ATi Radeon HD4850 512MB DDR3 2nd pc under construction! Wolfdale baby!

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lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 812 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	which would outperform? gma 3100? gma 4500Hd? geforce 7100? geforce 7150? __________________

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Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 973 Reputation: 166 Rep Power: 2	geforce 7100 or 7150 (both are the same if not mistaken.)Intel gma cards are not to say very good though..if for slight gaming, i'll go for the geforce. __________________ GUNDAM 00[CPU=Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (3200Mhz) [Cooled By Xigmatek S1283 with Crossbow] \| Mobo=Asus Maximus Formula \| GPU=Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2 \| RAM=4x1gb DDR2 800Mhz Corsair XMS2 \| HDD=Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB \| Soundcard=Doom's Creative X-FI XtremeMusic \| Speakers=Creative Inspire P5800 \| PSU=Silverstone Strider ST56F \| Keyboard=Creative Prodikeys DM \| Mouse=Logitech MX518\| Casing=Lian Li PC-7YCF]

7th Oct 2008, 08:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 812 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	well, mostly would be used to watch movies h.264 so geforce to go then? __________________

7th Oct 2008, 10:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 812 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	was wondering whether ati 3450 would be better? got some on newegg for around $20 after rebate __________________

6th Oct 2008, 08:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zenphic Active Join Date: 23 Apr 2006 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 898 Reputation: 331 Rep Power: 6	Yeah, pretty cool that Intel processors don't have pins, unlike AMD. Much safer for transport cuz everyone's worst nightmare: broken pins! For Intel mobo, grab one with a G31 chipset... the G4x aren't that good from what I read. And yeah, it's hard to find Intel with IGPs since not a lot of people want it. That's more of a market for AMD processors. Gigabyte GA-EG31M-S2 is a good choice as well.

7th Oct 2008, 04:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
Spanner Just Started Join Date: 4 Oct 2008 Posts: 44 Reputation: 36 Rep Power: 0	For a board with integrated graphics you could try looking at a ABIT I-N73H motherboard. Has 7 series graphics from nvidia and HD audio too. Just check your CPU compatibility..

7th Oct 2008, 11:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
Max_87 h@x! Join Date: 11 Aug 2003 Location: Sarawak, Malaysia. Posts: 11,261 Reputation: 2024 Rep Power: 37	Better than IGP. __________________ Max_87 Tech ARP http://www.techarp.com P4 630 / Abit IP35 Pro / G.Skill F2-8000CL5-4GBPQ / Radeon X1800 / Barracuda 7200.9 120GB / 7200.10 320GB x2 / Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS / WD6400AAKS x2 / Dell 2007FP x2 / Silverstone ST56F

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