this mobo or that?

[BombaTwist]

well im almost done with picking all the parts for my new computer i just need help picking a mobo. i want a mobo that has pci-e x16 and onboard video(temporary because i cant get a video card right now)

im down with either

This Biostar TForce Socket 939

or

This ECS RS480-M V1.0 Socket 939

right now im leaning towards the Biostar TForce. i was hoping to order this weekend but since the Biostar TForce is out of stock at the moment. is it worth the wait until newegg restocks its Biostar TForce with the onboard nVidia GeForce 6100 video or should i get the ECS mobo with ATi Radeon Xpress onboard video.

Pretty Good Benchmarks with the GeForce 6100

[oofki]

I say get an Asus because those are both cheap.

[BombaTwist]

I say get an Asus because those are both cheap.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

on a budget, no Asus for me =(. i might change my mobo later, its either these 2 for now.

Edited October 1, 2005 by BombaTwist

[nmX.Memnoch]

You should definitely "cheap out" somewhere else and get the right motherboard the first time. For instance, get a little less RAM and add more later...that's a WHOLE LOT easier than replacing the motherboard later.

[BombaTwist]

lol my total price for my new built comp is $400

Case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811144001

CPU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16819103537

MotherBoard:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16813138264

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16813135191

Memory:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16820145026

Power Supply:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817153007

DVD Burner:

http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?...N82E16827152047

this is what i was about to buy but then the mobo sold out so i have to wait since i want to order it all together in 1. the harddrive i will take out of the my current comp since i have 2 and take one out for the new comp.

Edited October 1, 2005 by BombaTwist

[ripken204]

do u NEED a vid card right now? why cant you just get a regular mobo and then save up for the vid card, you dont need one to run ur comp.

[BombaTwist]

do u NEED a vid card right now? why cant you just get a regular mobo and then save up for the vid card, you dont need one to run ur comp.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

well no but i want something temporary i can use thats decent just until i have enough money to buy a good video card. also where do i hook up my monitor if i dont have a video card, or an intergrated because there is no monitor plug on the mobos.

edit:whats the best and cheapest socket 939 mobo with pci-e x16?

Edited October 1, 2005 by BombaTwist

[nmX.Memnoch]

best and cheapest

Those are two words that don't go together when it comes to hardware.

[ripken204]

well u could just get a cheap 30$ card

[BombaTwist]

well u could just get a cheap 30$ card

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

hmm.. good idea. which one should i pick?

[ripken204]

just something as simple as this, same graphics card as those mobos have

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814102539

now u can get whatever mobo u want

or u can save 15$ and get a pci card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....Submit=Property

Edited October 2, 2005 by ripken204

[BombaTwist]

do u recommend any deccent low priced mobos?

[ripken204]

ya, for ~10$ more than the other one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16813130491

[BombaTwist]

ya, for ~10$ more than the other one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16813130491

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

looks good. thanks!

new list

Case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16811144001

CPU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16819103537

MotherBoard:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16813130491

Memory:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16820145026

Power Supply:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16817153007

DVD Burner:

http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?...N82E16827152047

Temp Video Card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814102539

oh yea, what does "128MB DDR HyperMemory (32MB Onboard VRAM)" mean on the video card?

[ripken204]

for the memory on the vid card, it is able to use 128mb and it has 32mb integrated into the vid card. so if u want to use 128mb then u will have to use ~96mb of your own ram, but u can just use the 32mb if u want since u wont rly be gaming.

and can u just list the parts, newegg is having some problems for some reason

or i think you copied the link wrong, u copied the reduced version of it that msfn does

Edited October 3, 2005 by ripken204