Best Motherboard for under $200

fraya713 · Apr 23, 2008, 01:35 AM

Ok, so i am looking for a good motherboard for under 200 dollars, things i need the motherboard have...

1.) AMD Quad capable (Phenom Processor)
2.) Supports at least 1066 memory
3.) Sli ready
4.) Under 200 dollars

i think thats all..

appreciate it guys, i don't know a lot about mid-ranged motherboards :P i'm trying to help out a friend..

Thanks!

Darkmind · Apr 23, 2008, 01:47 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128074 - GIGABYTE GA-MA790FX-DS5 AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX ATX Ultra Durable II AMD Motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128075 - GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-DS4 AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX Ultra Durable II AMD Motherboard

Eclecticos · Apr 23, 2008, 01:48 AM

I believe this is the best motherboard for under $200. Link <=-

ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe

fraya713 · Apr 23, 2008, 01:54 AM

o yea, forgot to mention, he is going to use 64 bit version windows

does that matter? sorry lol

WarEagleAU · Apr 23, 2008, 01:57 AM

MSI, Gigabyte, Asus and even DFI, all of their 790FX boards are the best to me. With MSI, you get 4 x16 slots, 2@x16 and 2 @x8. gigabyte is awesome and great for ocing, as is Asus. Not too sure on the DFI But Ive seen mixed reviews, more favorable then not.

fraya713 · Apr 23, 2008, 01:59 AM

well thanks guys, i think my friend is gonna go with the asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe, i myself have heard mixed things with Gigabyte boards, so hopefully i won't bite my tounge

thanks again guys, i appreciate it

dark2099 · Apr 23, 2008, 02:06 AM

Just something I noticed, all those boards are AMD chipsets, now I'm no expert, but how well will that work with 2 Nvidia cards in SLI like his friend is looking for (or at least he states in his original question.

If he does intend to get Nvidia cards, I've found this MSI board, and ASUS board.

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?f...71&cat3_no=537
http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1...97&modelmenu=1

fraya713 · Apr 23, 2008, 02:21 AM

good question dark.. hmm

i do prefer an nvidia chipset..

fraya713 · Apr 23, 2008, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dark2099

Just something I noticed, all those boards are AMD chipsets, now I'm no expert, but how well will that work with 2 Nvidia cards in SLI like his friend is looking for (or at least he states in his original question.

If he does intend to get Nvidia cards, I've found this MSI board, and ASUS board.

http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?f...71&cat3_no=537
http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1...97&modelmenu=1

then again.. those aren't under 200 dollars.. close though.. maybe worth the extra money..

dark2099 · Apr 23, 2008, 02:30 AM

Ah, I didn't see either of them on newegg and didn't think to look for them on other sites, although that kind of suprises me considering I am running an MSI K9A2 Platinum which is MSI's top AMD chipset board and it was under 200$

fraya713 · Apr 23, 2008, 02:33 AM

yea.. i just bought teh ASUS Striker 2 Formula.... 300 dollars...

Apr 23, 2008, 01:35 AM	#1
fraya713 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 304 (0.14/day) Thanks: 158 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	Best Motherboard for under $200 Ok, so i am looking for a good motherboard for under 200 dollars, things i need the motherboard have... 1.) AMD Quad capable (Phenom Processor) 2.) Supports at least 1066 memory 3.) Sli ready 4.) Under 200 dollars i think thats all.. appreciate it guys, i don't know a lot about mid-ranged motherboards :P i'm trying to help out a friend.. Thanks!

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Apr 23, 2008, 01:47 AM	#2
Darkmind Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 139 (0.05/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128074 - GIGABYTE GA-MA790FX-DS5 AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX ATX Ultra Durable II AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128075 - GIGABYTE GA-MA790X-DS4 AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX Ultra Durable II AMD Motherboard __________________ Current system specs: Mobo: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 @ 3GHz (333x9) Memory: G.SKILL 2 x 2GB DDR2 1000 @ 1000 5-5-5-15 Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 3850 512MB PCI-E 16x Sound Card: SB Audigy 2 ZS

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Apr 23, 2008, 01:48 AM	#3
Eclecticos Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 87 (0.05/day) Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	I believe this is the best motherboard for under $200. Link <=- ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe

Apr 23, 2008, 01:54 AM	#4
fraya713 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 304 (0.14/day) Thanks: 158 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	o yea, forgot to mention, he is going to use 64 bit version windows does that matter? sorry lol

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Apr 23, 2008, 01:59 AM	#6
fraya713 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 304 (0.14/day) Thanks: 158 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	well thanks guys, i think my friend is gonna go with the asus M3A32-MVP Deluxe, i myself have heard mixed things with Gigabyte boards, so hopefully i won't bite my tounge thanks again guys, i appreciate it

Apr 23, 2008, 02:06 AM	#7
dark2099 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: where everyone wants to be Posts: 4,146 (2.17/day) Thanks: 472 Thanked 748 Times in 621 Posts System Specs	Just something I noticed, all those boards are AMD chipsets, now I'm no expert, but how well will that work with 2 Nvidia cards in SLI like his friend is looking for (or at least he states in his original question. If he does intend to get Nvidia cards, I've found this MSI board, and ASUS board. http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?f...71&cat3_no=537 http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1...97&modelmenu=1 __________________ Heatware Check out Gomez Peer on how to make your PC work for you. Referred by dark2099 please! Mini Rig: Biostar TP67XE / i5 2500k / Stock / 2x4GB PNY / XFX 7770 / Corsair CX500M / Win 8 64 bit / Thermaltake V9 Blackwidow

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Apr 23, 2008, 02:21 AM	#8
fraya713 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 304 (0.14/day) Thanks: 158 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	good question dark.. hmm i do prefer an nvidia chipset..

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dark2099 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: where everyone wants to be Posts: 4,146 (2.17/day) Thanks: 472 Thanked 748 Times in 621 Posts System Specs	Ah, I didn't see either of them on newegg and didn't think to look for them on other sites, although that kind of suprises me considering I am running an MSI K9A2 Platinum which is MSI's top AMD chipset board and it was under 200$ __________________ Heatware Check out Gomez Peer on how to make your PC work for you. Referred by dark2099 please! Mini Rig: Biostar TP67XE / i5 2500k / Stock / 2x4GB PNY / XFX 7770 / Corsair CX500M / Win 8 64 bit / Thermaltake V9 Blackwidow

Apr 23, 2008, 02:33 AM	#11
fraya713 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 304 (0.14/day) Thanks: 158 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	yea.. i just bought teh ASUS Striker 2 Formula.... 300 dollars...

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