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Best motherboard for I3

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/best-motherboard-for-i3.130182/

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srishet Original post #1
Jul 27, 2010 at 7:51 AM
Hi,

I am planning to buy new intel i3 processor. Could you please let me know which motherboard suits for this. Also i need one IDE slot in the motherboard.
Jaskanwar Singh
Jul 27, 2010 at 9:04 AM
core i3 not a worthy buy, get athlon II x4 635.

fill this so that we can suggest you a good config!
1. What is the purpose of the computer? (Note: If you are planning to say multimedia, you will have to be more specific as all types of systems are capable of doing that)
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2. Are you open to alternate ideas/products giving similar better performance but offering more VFM/ sellers? If not- why?
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3. What is your MAX budget?
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4. Planning to overclock?
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5. Which OS are you planning to use?
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6. How much hard drive space is needed?
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7. What resolution will the screen run at & whats the size of the screen you want?
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8. How would you rate your hardware knowledge from the count of 1-10? (1 being the lowest, 5 being you are somewhat in sync with the current performers and 10 being the highest)
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9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
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10. When are you planning to buy the system?
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11. Are you one of the types looking out for "future proof" configurations?
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12. Are there going to be any components that you don't want to include in this new rig? If yes, do mention.
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13. Which city do you live in and are you open to buying from shops from other city/states?
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14. Mention any other points if deemed necessary
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