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Need a cheap mobo please!

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PC_freakazoid Original post #1
May 17, 2013 at 12:47 PM
hi all,
im looking for a very cheap mobo(as less in terms of cost as possible). my requirements are:
1) Should handle 4GB of RAM
2) AM3+ (should take an amd xenon ll x2 processor)
3) Should preferably be able to handle 2 of Corsair DDR3 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) PC RAM (VS2GB1333D3) sticks, or alternately a single 4GB stick Corsair DDR3 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMV4GX3M1A1333C9)
4) I have a case which houses an ATX mobo. I believe that it can house a micro atx mobo as well, but pls advise me on whether i should stic to atx alone or not.
5)Should have sata ports for a samsung 160jj 3gb/s hd, a wd 5000aads 3gb/s hd, and a dvd drive
6) Should be able to connect to a 19" LCD screen(samsung LA19D400E1) or if not possible to a monitor with a vga port.

i guess those are my requirements. thanks guys!
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May 17, 2013 at 7:22 PM
What is your max budget?


As little as possible ;). Im thinking of the cheapest one available, an Asus M5a78ML_MX., Will that do? I can buy a GT 520 if need be for some light gaming and to get an hdmi out
topgear
topgear #4
May 18, 2013 at 6:25 AM
hi all,
im looking for a very cheap mobo(as less in terms of cost as possible). my requirements are:
1) Should handle 4GB of RAM
2) AM3+ (should take an amd xenon ll x2 processor)
3) Should preferably be able to handle 2 of Corsair DDR3 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) PC RAM (VS2GB1333D3) sticks, or alternately a single 4GB stick Corsair DDR3 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) PC RAM (CMV4GX3M1A1333C9)
4) I have a case which houses an ATX mobo. I believe that it can house a micro atx mobo as well, but pls advise me on whether i should stic to atx alone or not.
5)Should have sata ports for a samsung 160jj 3gb/s hd, a wd 5000aads 3gb/s hd, and a dvd drive
6) Should be able to connect to a 19" LCD screen(samsung LA19D400E1) or if not possible to a monitor with a vga port.

i guess those are my requirements. thanks guys!

are talking about Phenom II X2 cpu ?? if yes then get the ASUS M5A78L-M LX V2 around ~2.6-2.7k
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May 18, 2013 at 8:08 AM
sorry, my bad. i meant athlon ll
topgear
topgear #6
May 19, 2013 at 3:13 AM
Athlon II .. can you post a cpu-z screenshot just to be sure or the exact model no. of the cpu ?
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May 20, 2013 at 9:36 PM
its an athlon ll x2 2703.4ghz processor
topgear
topgear #8
May 21, 2013 at 4:28 AM
the cpu will work fine with the mobo I've suggested.