Motherboard Advice

[Gwence]

Originally Posted by vinx [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

1) i have xp atm, but with a new build im prolly going win7
2) idk, havent really looked into that yet lol
3) yea i meant cores, but it does stand to reason they are seperate and going to be faster then 2.0 (id just rather look stupid an ask first before buying lol)
4) no other parts.. i expect the total price to vary depending on parts. but i like to start with the MB first and build around that.
5) Gaming, plus id like to run Adobe CS5 creative suite on it

I think the CS5 has recommended processors iirc but the real question is just..
what are some decent manufacturers? or maybe better yet..
what manufacturers should i avoid?

I usually dont buy high end and dont mind takin chances on soso mid range hardware
I just want to avoid the brand names with horrible track records..
know any? hehe

What's your budget, I'm a work and bored, I will be happy to have something to pass the time and can find components that would work for you for the things you listed you wanted to do. (Gaming, Adobe etc)

[vinx]

All good advice and links, yea its been awhile so when i started to actually browse mobos today i was like..hmm wth
(i used to use Abit and Intel) but Intel does look expensive
figured id ask the gamers first for preferred mobos or ones i should steer clear of. then do the research on ones in the middle i think look decent.
I think i will take your advice and consider seperate mobo and processor now [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Originally Posted by Gwence [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

What's your budget, I'm a work and bored, I will be happy to have something to pass the time and can find components that would work for you for the things you listed you wanted to do. (Gaming, Adobe etc)

not much of a budget or plan lol
im just using extra cash i might have on the side like 100-200 a month maybe
And no timeline for a finished machine either, tho i would prefer something like feb/march