Looking for a motherboard - Honda Pilot

Art · 09-02-2005, 10:03 AM

I am looking for a decent motherboard. Just playing around with a pc, and trying to throw together a computer for the kids. Any recommendations on a decent inexpensive board and where perhaps to buy?

ramirami · 09-02-2005, 10:13 AM

something like this http://mothersworkathome.com/

Art · 09-02-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by ramirami
something like this http://mothersworkathome.com/

ramirami · 09-02-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by Art

ok seriously... do you have Fry electronics up there...they have a great computer component department...

Art · 09-02-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by ramirami

ok seriously... do you have Fry electronics up there...they have a great computer component department...

No, we don't. I was looking on E-bay....but don't know...may buy someones dead board.

humanoid · 09-02-2005, 10:31 AM

Asus and Abit boards are pretty good boards. I upgraded my computer about 2 years and boy was I nervous about this stuff, but it turned out OK though. One caution about Abit boards, the resistors have been known to leak after a period of mine. That's why I had to upgrade my motherboard.

ictvuser · 09-02-2005, 11:42 AM

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Originally posted by Art
I am looking for a decent motherboard. Just playing around with a pc, and trying to throw together a computer for the kids. Any recommendations on a decent inexpensive board and where perhaps to buy?

Try looking for a motherboard with onboard/built-in audio and video (e.g., Intel Motherboards). Should not be anymore expensive than a bare-boards MB. In my case, my MB also has a built in LAN chip.

A couple of really important details.

If you buy a MB off of Ebay, make sure it includes the manual that documents the location of the connectors and jumpers.

You also want the original motherboard CD from the vendor with all of the drivers. In the case of my board (Intel D865GLC), Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2003 will not install a default driver for the network card or sound chip. If no CD is available, you will need to download the network card driver ahead of time.

That said, you choice of MB may depend on what you already have. For example, do you already have a case (if so, does it fix a micro-ATX board), CPU, and memory?

Enjoy. Try building the PC with your kids - it can be a fun and rewarding experience!

john802 · 09-02-2005, 11:44 AM

Try online retailer such as www.zipzoomfly.com or www.newegg.com . Asus and MSI are good motherboards. Are you planning to use AMD or Intel cpu? How are you planning to use the pc? Are you planning to just change the motherboard or upgrade other parts on the pc?

ictvuser · 09-02-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by ramirami

ok seriously... do you have Fry electronics up there...they have a great computer component department...

You can buy motherboards and everything else you need from Frys at http://www.outpost.com. Just look under Computer Coomponents->Motherboards. http://shop4.outpost.com/catreq/-1536

rocky · 09-02-2005, 11:58 AM

www.pcsforeveryone.com

But I don't think they give the best prices....but PCs are all they do.

Art · 09-02-2005, 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by john802
Try online retailer such as www.zipzoomfly.com or www.newegg.com . Asus and MSI are good motherboards. Are you planning to use AMD or Intel cpu? How are you planning to use the pc? Are you planning to just change the motherboard or upgrade other parts on the pc?

Gonna upgrade some other stuff to....processor....motherboard.......gonna be a pc for the kids and their games and homework so they cab leave mine alone....

CMasten · 09-02-2005, 01:17 PM

www.newegg.com and any of the MSI motherboards are great, I have about 4 now running very well. Their ability to keep all the BIOS and drives up to date with "Live Update" is very nice, just set and forget it.

I stopped going to the Frys down here (Burbank) when every time I thought I had something new it turned out to be opened! argh... after 3 times of that with motherboards and graphic cards among other electronics...I gave up on them. I started to use newegg and have been very happy since.

newblu · 09-02-2005, 02:19 PM

Try TigerDirect.com. They have some pretty low prices on barebones machines.

I've built/upgraded my own machines for years and have had good success with both Abit and Asus. But with the prices at TigerDirect (and I'm sure other similar sites) it's almost not worth doing it myself anymore.

john802 · 09-02-2005, 04:32 PM

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Gonna upgrade some other stuff to....processor....motherboard.......gonna be a pc for the kids and their games and homework so they cab leave mine alone....

What will be your max budget for the new set-up? What parts from the other pc are you planning to transfer?
BTW, how old are your kids?

krygny · 09-02-2005, 05:53 PM

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Try TigerDirect.com. They have some pretty low prices on barebones machines.

I've built/upgraded my own machines for years and have had good success with both Abit and Asus. But with the prices at TigerDirect (and I'm sure other similar sites) it's almost not worth doing it myself anymore.

What you said. I'm just appalled at the quality (or lack thereof) of all the name-brand box makers. I'll never deal with any of them ever again.

09-02-2005, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Art Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,424 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looking for a motherboard I am looking for a decent motherboard. Just playing around with a pc, and trying to throw together a computer for the kids. Any recommendations on a decent inexpensive board and where perhaps to buy? __________________ 07 Town and Country Touring-Linen Gold Pearl w/ dark khaki interior. Former vehicle:'03 Pilot- Nighthawk Black Pearl EX-L All-Season Mats- DIY-Lund Air Deflector, Rear Splash Guards,Side Steps, Wood Dash Kit, Fog Lights, wheel locks, crossbars, Sirius Orbiter, Many wwong items Wife:07 Accord LX- Alabaster Silver Metallic w/black interior '49 Chevy Styline Deluxe sedan(My toy)

09-02-2005, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	something like this http://mothersworkathome.com/ __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

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humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,971 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Asus and Abit boards are pretty good boards. I upgraded my computer about 2 years and boy was I nervous about this stuff, but it turned out OK though. One caution about Abit boards, the resistors have been known to leak after a period of mine. That's why I had to upgrade my motherboard. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

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john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try online retailer such as www.zipzoomfly.com or www.newegg.com . Asus and MSI are good motherboards. Are you planning to use AMD or Intel cpu? How are you planning to use the pc? Are you planning to just change the motherboard or upgrade other parts on the pc? __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

09-02-2005, 02:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
newblu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ Posts: 157 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try TigerDirect.com. They have some pretty low prices on barebones machines. I've built/upgraded my own machines for years and have had good success with both Abit and Asus. But with the prices at TigerDirect (and I'm sure other similar sites) it's almost not worth doing it myself anymore. __________________ 2004 Sage Brush Pearl EX-L with: Webasto 744 sunroof; DVD w/ 8" flip screen; OEM hitch, mud guards, all season mats, cargo mat, running boards, auto day/night mirror, fog lights, chrome bumper garnish; Alpine IVA-W205 double DIN head unit, navigation, bluetooth and XM; Infinity 6002i speakers; Chrome wheels; Thule crossbars w/Thule Evo 1600 carrier; full size spare; wwong's pads all around; Ratso's chrome grill accents; cali-pilot's double din trim, LED interior lighting; '06 taillights; scangauge II

09-02-2005, 11:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,177 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	www.pcsforeveryone.com But I don't think they give the best prices....but PCs are all they do.

09-02-2005, 01:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	www.newegg.com and any of the MSI motherboards are great, I have about 4 now running very well. Their ability to keep all the BIOS and drives up to date with "Live Update" is very nice, just set and forget it. I stopped going to the Frys down here (Burbank) when every time I thought I had something new it turned out to be opened! argh... after 3 times of that with motherboards and graphic cards among other electronics...I gave up on them. I started to use newegg and have been very happy since.

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