Computers Any MB suggestions - Page 3

Boon · 12-13-2017, 04:49 PM

I would like to build a desktop PC. Not wanting to build a hotrod/gaming machine.
Just a fast Win10/Office/Chrome with SD drive. I have an older case that supports the Micro ATX form motherboard. Am asking for opinions on make/model etc of MB to start with.

**hometeam** · 12-13-2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Boon

Looking at these kits, they both have cases. If getting a new case, is the micro ATX form factor the way to go or should others be considered? Space in the office is not a concern.

well you mentioned it so I was kind of sticking with that theme, and TBH, it costs less, and for what you are doing I dont think you will see any downsides at all. You just dont need the features of a full size board to surf the web and do pictures and shit.

**hometeam** · 12-13-2017, 10:41 PM

the last build I posted is good enough to do photoshop, and other types of processor intensive stuff if you wish.

Im sooo itching to build a ryzen system but I want to wait and see what happens in q1 2018 with processors.

Boon · 12-13-2017, 10:45 PM

Thanks again hometeam.

Pants · 12-13-2017, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

the last build I posted is good enough to do photoshop, and other types of processor intensive stuff if you wish.

Im sooo itching to build a ryzen system but I want to wait and see what happens in q1 2018 with processors.

Costco has a really nice deal on a Ryzen 7 1700X with an RX 570 and a [small] SSD (128 GB) for $799. Dad needed a new computer and I made him pull the trigger on that.

I am excited for 2018 as well, though.

cooper barrett · 12-14-2017, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

the last build I posted is good enough to do photoshop, and other types of processor intensive stuff if you wish.

Im sooo itching to build a ryzen system but I want to wait and see what happens in q1 2018 with processors.

Thanks hometeam, I knew once he said what he wanted you would take it from there.

To the OP
Yes a small SSD and a big ass HDD and back up drive is the way to go. I have 8GB backed up on 4 drives.

Sit back and be cool as MB's and Processors will be going down soon or should with Ryzen coming out.

Boon · 12-14-2017, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cooper barrett

Thanks hometeam, I knew once he said what he wanted you would take it from there.

To the OP
Yes a small SSD and a big ass HDD and back up drive is the way to go. I have 8GB backed up on 4 drives.

Sit back and be cool as MB's and Processors will be going down soon or should with Ryzen coming out.

Thanks again. I had a figured I would get sound advice here. I appreciate your experiences and knowledge. Now it's off to read up on Ryzen.

**hometeam** · 12-14-2017, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Boon

Thanks again. I had a figured I would get sound advice here. I appreciate your experiences and knowledge. Now it's off to read up on Ryzen.

For what you want, and your budget, you are going to get more power from a Ryzen processor with a low end GPU.

The intel low end offerings start at about a mid level ryzen and have about half as much multi threaded performance dollar for dollar

BleedingRed · 12-14-2017, 02:51 PM

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I'm a fan of ASUS.

Asus

cooper barrett · 12-14-2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

For what you want, and your budget, you are going to get more power from a Ryzen processor with a low end GPU.

The intel low end offerings start at about a mid level ryzen and have about half as much multi threaded performance dollar for dollar

I need to check this out I have an older Alienware ware unit and I am staring to wander what I am missing. It's a killer unit but I am sure Ryzen will make it a turd...

jd1020 · 12-14-2017, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cooper barrett

I need to check this out I have an older Alienware ware unit and I am staring to wander what I am missing. It's a killer unit but I am sure Ryzen will make it a turd...

Do you have an iPhone?

cooper barrett · 12-14-2017, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Do you have an iPhone?

I told Apple to ****off in 1981 Who needs one vs wants one?

jd1020 · 12-14-2017, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cooper barrett

I told Apple to ****off in 1981 Who needs one vs wants one?

Just wondering, because Alienware has the same premium for their gotta go fast ~~sticker~~ logo.

cooper barrett · 12-14-2017, 04:04 PM

I bought it as a lease return (knew user) for pennies on the dollar. All programs intact, no data. Bad ass machine but I think its going to be like C-4 Vette to C-5....I owned both. I liked the C-4 until.....

**hometeam** · 12-16-2017, 07:36 AM

yea I mean not that an alienware is bad.. but like JD said you are paying extra for marketing costs.

12-13-2017, 04:49 PM
Boon a.k.a. Lenny Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Smack dab in the middle Casino cash: $9637069	Any MB suggestions I would like to build a desktop PC. Not wanting to build a hotrod/gaming machine. Just a fast Win10/Office/Chrome with SD drive. I have an older case that supports the Micro ATX form motherboard. Am asking for opinions on make/model etc of MB to start with.
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12-13-2017, 10:41 PM	#32
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $4021956	the last build I posted is good enough to do photoshop, and other types of processor intensive stuff if you wish. Im sooo itching to build a ryzen system but I want to wait and see what happens in q1 2018 with processors.
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12-13-2017, 10:45 PM	#33
Boon a.k.a. Lenny Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Smack dab in the middle Casino cash: $9637069	Thanks again hometeam.
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12-14-2017, 04:04 PM	#43
cooper barrett MVP Join Date: Aug 2017 Casino cash: $10000400	I bought it as a lease return (knew user) for pennies on the dollar. All programs intact, no data. Bad ass machine but I think its going to be like C-4 Vette to C-5....I owned both. I liked the C-4 until..... __________________
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12-16-2017, 07:36 AM	#44
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $4021956	yea I mean not that an alienware is bad.. but like JD said you are paying extra for marketing costs.
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