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motherboard dead, replacement suggestions

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/motherboard-dead-replacement-suggestions.193128/

scavanger007
scavanger007 Original post #1
Aug 11, 2015 at 10:48 PM
This is my config
And athlon II x4 640
Gigabytes 880gma ud2h motherboard
Gskill 4 gb ram
1tb seagate hdd
Corsair cx 400 psu

This config has been running well for past 4+ years, unfortunately few days ago the motherboard gave up.
I want new motherboard for the same config with approx budget of 5k. What i want from u guys is the replacement,with onboard graphics atleast as good as my dead mb,if not better. I dont know whether onboard graphics have improved in the past few years on budget configs. so guys please help me with the suggestions. I can purchase from lamington road, mumbai or online if the price is decent.
Thanks
bssunilreddy
Aug 12, 2015 at 6:49 AM
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 -4900.
scavanger007
Aug 12, 2015 at 11:42 AM
Thanks for the suggestion...
I like everything about the mb u suggested, but I have 1doubt.
This mb has onboard radeon hd 3000, whereas my dead mb had hd 4250, isn't that downgrading? I dont have much knowledge about mb so please guide
Gollum
Gollum #4
Aug 12, 2015 at 11:56 AM
Thanks for the suggestion...
I like everything about the mb u suggested, but I have 1doubt.
This mb has onboard radeon hd 3000, whereas my dead mb had hd 4250, isn't that downgrading? I dont have much knowledge about mb so please guide

yep, motherboard choices are slim for your CPU
scavanger007
Aug 12, 2015 at 12:11 PM
Ok, if decent onboard graphics is not possible, is it possible to accomodate mb and graphic card in about 8k. Maybe a cheaper mb and decent entry lvl card.

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The reason i m stressing on graphics is because i could play dota 2 at lowest setting on my old mb. If i sacrifice further on graphics then it will not run at all
Skud
Skud #6
Aug 12, 2015 at 1:16 PM
Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2PT Motherboard - Gigabyte : Flipkart.com

Sapphire AMD/ATI Radeon R7 240 with Boost 1 GB DDR5 Graphics Card - Sapphire : Flipkart.com


Should be good enough for Dota 2 and some more. :)

Else you can opt for R5 230 or GT 630 based cards at lesser price.

Another option is to go the APU route, a low end quad core (A8 5500) or dual core (A6 5300/6300) along with A58/55 based mobo, should be within 6-8k, provided they are available.
scavanger007
Aug 12, 2015 at 2:03 PM
Thank you skud for the help.
I like ur solution.
1 last doubt, there is a guy selling hd 7770, in bazaar section (unfortunately I'm unable to post link from mobile). If I m able to grab that deal, is it worth it? More importantly can my 400w psu handle it?

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And if in rare case I m able to convince my dad for r7 250x can 400w psu handle that? sorry for so many questions
Skud
Skud #8
Aug 12, 2015 at 2:22 PM
Which PSU? 7770 is twice as powerful as 240, but 400W is minimum recommended PSU for it.
Skud
Skud #10
Aug 12, 2015 at 4:52 PM
I think it should be OK.