Computer Motherboards - A Quick Guide [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Computer Motherboards - A Quick Guide [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Question by Sdafasdf A: Computer Motherboards? I need a SLI motherboard that supports up to 8GB of RAM, and has a 8 cpu connector that supports 125w phenom 9850 processors. hoping for more than a 1000-2000mts fsb but thats ok if it only has that i will select a best answer for the one who comes up with a board, (prefer newegg.com or tigerdirect.com no ebay please) thanks Best answer for Computer Motherboards?:

Answer by Deja-Vu
You don't need a 8pin motherboard connector to use a 125W Phenom... I'm getting this board next week for mine, and the ASUS Website says that it supports the new Phenoms, and customers reported that it works. It has the lower FSB though, but it's SLI. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131013

Answer by Jackson G
stryker2 is the king of the gaming motherboards

Answer by sosguy
Check out these offerings from tigerdirect: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=3586&name=AMD-Phenom-AM2-Motherboard-Bundle Be advised, however that the Phenom has had its share of problems - check this out: http://www.techspot.com/review/81-asus-m3a32-mvp-deluxe/

Answer by Mark N
The board De-javu has is only AM2 not AM2+ according to the specs. It will probally force your 9850 to half speed... The bad thing about nvidia for AMD motherboards is that they do not have many new chipsets... I would dare to say that using an 790x or FX chipset with a 3870x2 vs using a nvidia 570 or 590 that the ATI would outdo even a 8800... Older is never better anymore...

[computer motherboards]

There are a lot of descriptions of a computer motherboard. Firstly motherboards are not unique to personal computers. Some domestic appliances have a motherboard in them. Back to the question! A motherboard is a circuit board (PCB-Printed Circuit Board), that provides a means of connecting the different components that go to make up your computer.

But that is not it. There are different types of motherboard available. The most popular type of motherboard at the moment is the ATX (Advanced Technology Extended) type of motherboard which was first introduced in 1995. The ATX is available in a smaller form called the micro-ATX. There is a newer motherboard design, this is called BTX (Balance Technology Extended), introduced in 2004. Basically a BTX motherboard is a more thermally efficient design, the idea to have better air flow and therefore the components would be cooler.

The problem is that you require a BTX case. A lot of case manufacturers have not bothered to re-design their cases. You can get efficient cooling with an ATX case and a decent set of fans and dedicated cooling,required in high powered gaming systems. ATX remains the popular choice.

Motherboards are available for Intel CPUs and AMD CPUs. There are no motherboards that support both.

Before you look at buying a new motherboard you need to have decided if you are going to have an Intel or AMD CPU. You also need to have an idea of the space where you will put your computer. Why? Because if you need a smaller case then you may want to go for a micro-ATX board. 

You can buy a good motherboard from your local high street store as well as several online retailers. One place that you may have overlooked is eBay.

You can find a real bargain and save yourself a whole bundle of cash. My advice is if you find a motherboard that you like on eBay Google it to see if it is still current and what the RRP is. You might want to ask the seller if the motherboard comes with all documentation and drivers. More Computer Motherboards - A Quick Guide Articles