Looking for a new AMD motherboard

Dark Nova Gamer

Dark Nova Gamer

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Hello everyone!

I'm looking for a new motherboard to replace my current one (in which I need to RMA, long story).

I'm looking for something with AM3 compatibility for my Athlon II X2 240 CPU, also DDR2 compatability. I'm looking for something with onboard graphics, but not something that would be a downgrade from the current motherboard.

My current hardware is listed in my system specs, if you need anymore details let me know. Any suggestions are appreciated! :)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom | Whitebox
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel E6750 @ 3.80GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L (Revision 1.1)
Memory
2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888
Monitor(s) Displays
21" VIZIO TV
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Western Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB
Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GB
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
NZXT Nemesis Elite
Cooling
Thermaltake SpinQ
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless S520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless S520 - Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse
Internet Speed
Download: 20mbps, Upload: 3mbps
MOBO

Asus m4a78-te
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 7600 1 X64
CPU
AMD PHENOM II X 550 PROCESSOR 3.1 ghz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A78-TE
Memory
Corsair 4 gig ddr 3
Graphics Card(s)
ati radeon 3300
Sound Card
ati hd
Monitor(s) Displays
syncmaster 2033sw
Screen Resolution
1600X900 60 hz refresh
Hard Drives
twin_seagates SATA's 1 TB & 500 Gig, hitachi_slimline 160 gig
PSU
antec_550 watt
Case
cooler master GLite
Cooling
stock_heat sink
Internet Speed
20mbs up/ 1.5mbs down
Other Info
favorite child "stewie"
favorite dog "brian"

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom | Whitebox
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel E6750 @ 3.80GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L (Revision 1.1)
Memory
2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888
Monitor(s) Displays
21" VIZIO TV
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Western Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB
Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GB
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
NZXT Nemesis Elite
Cooling
Thermaltake SpinQ
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless S520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless S520 - Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse
Internet Speed
Download: 20mbps, Upload: 3mbps

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
7-Pro-64
CPU
Intel Dual Core E5400 2.7
Motherboard
Asus P5Q Pro Turbo
Memory
2gig DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 4770 512MB
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" Wide screen
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
Seagate 320 Sata2 (2)
Seagate 750 Sata2 (1)
PSU
Corsair HX520W

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom | Whitebox
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel E6750 @ 3.80GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L (Revision 1.1)
Memory
2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888
Monitor(s) Displays
21" VIZIO TV
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Western Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB
Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GB
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
NZXT Nemesis Elite
Cooling
Thermaltake SpinQ
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless S520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless S520 - Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse
Internet Speed
Download: 20mbps, Upload: 3mbps
I was going to say seems like the newest boards are going DDR3
and you are right as I was comparing it is basically the same except for some lan chip differences and sata..
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
7-Pro-64
CPU
Intel Dual Core E5400 2.7
Motherboard
Asus P5Q Pro Turbo
Memory
2gig DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 4770 512MB
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" Wide screen
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
Seagate 320 Sata2 (2)
Seagate 750 Sata2 (1)
PSU
Corsair HX520W
rev1775 said:
I was going to say seems like the newest boards are going DDR3
and you are right as I was comparing it is basically the same except for some lan chip differences and sata..
Click to expand...

Indeed, I am thinking of taking the plunge and shelling out for DDR3.. can get 4GB DDR3 1600MHz for $102.99 at newegg.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom | Whitebox
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel E6750 @ 3.80GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L (Revision 1.1)
Memory
2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888
Monitor(s) Displays
21" VIZIO TV
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Western Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB
Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GB
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
NZXT Nemesis Elite
Cooling
Thermaltake SpinQ
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless S520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless S520 - Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse
Internet Speed
Download: 20mbps, Upload: 3mbps
I was going to say that, depending on the RMA issue, DDR3 is getting pretty cheap price wise and then just sell the DDR2....

Might be better to go with the DDR3 for future upgrade ability and speed...
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
7-Pro-64
CPU
Intel Dual Core E5400 2.7
Motherboard
Asus P5Q Pro Turbo
Memory
2gig DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 4770 512MB
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" Wide screen
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
Seagate 320 Sata2 (2)
Seagate 750 Sata2 (1)
PSU
Corsair HX520W
rev1775 said:
I was going to say that, depending on the RMA issue, DDR3 is getting pretty cheap price wise and then just sell the DDR2....

Might be better to go with the DDR3 for future upgrade ability and speed...
Click to expand...

My intention was to buy replacement parts for what I have now and sell the older parts. My motherboard has a few quirks that need sorting and I'd like to upgrade anyways. So I figured I'd buy a new one, RMA this one, when I get it back, sell it.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom | Whitebox
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
CPU
Intel E6750 @ 3.80GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3L (Revision 1.1)
Memory
2x2GB & 2x1GB (6GB) OCZ Reaper 1066MHz @ 1080MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA nVidia GTX 260 896mb (216 Core) FTW Edition
Sound Card
Realtek ALC888
Monitor(s) Displays
21" VIZIO TV
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 @ 60Hz
Hard Drives
Western Digital WD6401AALS - 640GB
Hitachi HDP725016GLA380 - 160GB
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
NZXT Nemesis Elite
Cooling
Thermaltake SpinQ
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless S520
Mouse
Logitech Wireless S520 - Microsoft Wireless Arc Mouse
Internet Speed
Download: 20mbps, Upload: 3mbps
Well then, you might as well go for the DDR3 capable board that way you still have the newer socket with on-board video and there are usually always good deals on the memory setup..
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built
OS
7-Pro-64
CPU
Intel Dual Core E5400 2.7
Motherboard
Asus P5Q Pro Turbo
Memory
2gig DDR2 800
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD 4770 512MB
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" Wide screen
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
Seagate 320 Sata2 (2)
Seagate 750 Sata2 (1)
PSU
Corsair HX520W
here are a couple of good mobos that will support ur ddr2

ASUS M4A78L-M


MSI 785GTM-E45
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 945 @3.0ghz
Motherboard
Asrock
Memory
4gb kingston hyperX
Graphics Card(s)
1gb Radeon HD 5670

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built/ Built by me, CR-48
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
INTEL CORE I5 750 180x20 all powersaving 1.168v
Motherboard
MSI P55-GD55
Memory
OCZ 4GB DDR3 PC3-10666 (7-7-7-20-2t) @1.651v
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS 9800GT GLACIATOR FANSINK
Sound Card
ONBOARD REALTEK ALC889
Monitor(s) Displays
VIEWSONIC VX924, VIZIO VS420LF1A
Screen Resolution
VX924: 1280x1024 75hz, VS420LF1A: 1920x1080 60hz(1080p)
Hard Drives
HITACHI Deskstar HD31000 IDK/7K 1TB 7200RPM 32MB CACHE SATA II
PSU
OCZ MODXSTREAM PRO 700 WATT SEMI-MODULAR
Case
ANTEC 900
Cooling
CoolerMaster Hyper 212+
Keyboard
Logitech K520
Mouse
LOGITECH M310
Internet Speed
CHARTER PIPELINE 15MB DOWN/ 3MB UP
Other Info
ROUTER: DLINK DIR-655, Netgear WNR3500L (SamKnows)
MODEM: MOTOROLA SB6120
HTPC: AMD Athlon II x2 255 C3, Pegatron M2N78-LA (Violet 3.02) , Galaxy NVidia Geforce 210, HP OEM 300WATT PSU, Zalman Z7 Plus, SAMSUNG 3GB PC2-5300, SEAGATE 80GB SATA, Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-1800
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