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Choosing a Motherboard
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What should u know when buying a Motherboard? Are there any other essential information besides Socket type and number of GPU slots that u should be looking for? Thanks. |
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speed of ram supported, a good chipset, back connections (usb, e sata, etc.)
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CPU compatibility, PCIex speeds, RAM speeds, CPU power pins, and more
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Brand names too, ask around here and read reviews online to help you choose the one that suits your needs.
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