Recent content by LaurieJ

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    Motherboard/Monitor Issue

    I was trying to get one for around $100 or so. I was looking at AMD models primarily. Here are a few that I was looking at: ASRock 970 EXTREME3 ASUS M5A97 ASRock 970 EXTREME4 None of these have video. Although there are some intel boards in the same price range that do. Still, I've been...
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    Motherboard/Monitor Issue

    My motherboard doesn't have a VGA port OR a DVI port? I'm building my first computer and had narrowed down my motherboard choices when I noticed that they didn't have VGA, DVI, or HDMI (not that I wanted HDMI) ports. I've googled and can't find any explanation as to why this is. How am I...
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    AMD vs Intel Motherboards for first build

    I'm building my first pc and was wondering if I should go with AMD or Intel. I'm leaning towards an AMD because I found a CPU that I like. But I also want stability and for it to last. I've done some research and narrowed it down to these boards from each type. Still, I'm not an expert by far...