jack_of_java Posted February 18, 2007 Posted February 18, 2007 (edited) I'm looking for recommendations on a motherboard and supporting ram. Here's the details: Socket 775 for a Pentium D 930 dual core (already have the CPU) only need 1 PCI-e for GPU (more is okay..but only need 1 for a 7800 GTX that I already have) sata: doesn't matter..2 or more ide: just for the DVD Burner chipset: prefer Nvidia or VIA onboard sound: doesn't matter...sound card going in onboard video: doesn't matter...vid card going in Will NOT be overclocking or messing with the bios much. Form factor: prefer ATX, but will settle with mATX if it has at least 2 PCI slots would like to stay at or under $100... Comp will be used for audio editing and programs such as solid works/cad I'm looking at putting 2 GB of DDR or DDR2 in this thing (probably the latter since that's all I've seen). No limitations on that...probably somewhere in the 667 range of speed...doesn't matter really....but also I don't want the ram to cost me an arm and a leg (probably $250 max).... I'm asking here because I believe that the members here have a bit more knowledge of hardware than the bumbling idiots that post on newegg reviews, etc. So, if you would please give me an idea on what I should go with. I have primarily built AMD stuff in the past, but this is something new I'm going to try. Thanks ahead of time. Edited February 18, 2007 by jack_of_java Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makaveli Posted February 18, 2007 Posted February 18, 2007 What are the uses for this computer? And will Vista be installed on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_of_java Posted February 19, 2007 Posted February 19, 2007 (edited) No vista as of yet...might integrate vista later when the software and drivers are better... The uses will be audio editing and 3d modelling, cad drawing, solid works, etc... Thanks for the fast reply Makaveli! Edited February 19, 2007 by jack_of_java Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_of_java Posted February 20, 2007 Posted February 20, 2007 Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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