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Best C2D mobo with integrated graphics

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xax

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Hello. First post in here.
It seems I've exceeded my budget I will have to take out the video card from the list. Here is my first choice:
mobo: Gigabyte P35 DS4
proc: E4300
ram: OCZ Platinum Rev2 800Mhz 2GB
video card: Gigabyte ATI RADEON X1600PRO
case: Gigabyte 3D Aurora
psu: Corsair CMPSU-520HXEU 520W
display: Samsung 226BW

So my question is what is the best and most solid integrated graphics mobo? Is it Gigabyte 965G or Abit Fatal1ty F-I0HD or.....?
Thank you.
 
If you've exceeded your budget, tone other parts down. Looking at your setup, if you can't cut anything out and you're looking at having to run integrated graphics, perhaps Core 2 Duo is too expensive for you. Consider an AMD X2 3600+. If you're not interested in gaming or anything along those lines, then I guess you could put up with integrated graphics. The Gigabyte 965G is what I'd pick in that region, if I had to.
 
I would like to play from time to time and would like a powerfull computer, so I think I will replace the case and psu with the Antec P150 + 430W and keep the other components. Thanks.
 
even the best integrated graphics cant handle a modern game at anything but realy low settings (maybe 800x600 or 1024x768 if you are very lucky). You could always go with some cheap integrated and buy a gpu when you have the funds available, though the p150 is a good case and while most psu's that come with cases are terrible, antecs are pretty good.
 
I'm glad you're the one jumping into the P35 waters so early. Keep us informed as to how it works out for you.
 
Thanks guys for the input. I'm happy to say that the integrated graphics are out and will get the GA 965P DS3 rev 3.3 (gave up on P35 to keep the cost low - sorry guys) OCZ Gold 2GB 667 and a MSI 7600GT fanless. Very excited 😀
 
I'd go with Wintec DDR2-800 over OCZ DDR2-667. More overclocking headroom.

Also, you can probably save a bunch by going with a budget-range PSU. I think Fry's still has the Ultra 600W on sale.
 
Originally posted by: hurtstotalktoyou
I'd go with Wintec DDR2-800 over OCZ DDR2-667. More overclocking headroom.

Also, you can probably save a bunch by going with a budget-range PSU. I think Fry's still has the Ultra 600W on sale.
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Maybe will try get another RAM since I've read that there are some issues with the OCZ RAM. I've decided not the get cheap on the PSU.
 
Anandtech suggested the Wintec AMPO DDR2-800 series for their midrange guide. Looking at the stellar reviews on Newegg, and considering its extremely low price range, I'd have to agree.
 
Indeed. Though to be honest any DDR2-800 that's on offer at Newegg (check when you're buying, the offers change) will do well up to 2.8GHz at least.
 
Originally posted by: xax
Originally posted by: hurtstotalktoyou
I'd go with Wintec DDR2-800 over OCZ DDR2-667. More overclocking headroom.

Also, you can probably save a bunch by going with a budget-range PSU. I think Fry's still has the Ultra 600W on sale.
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Maybe will try get another RAM since I've read that there are some issues with the OCZ RAM. I've decided not the get cheap on the PSU.
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The Ultra PSU is actually decently made. It can easily run your rig, and even a 8800gtx. I suggest you get it and save money for a better graphics card
 
Originally posted by: hurtstotalktoyou
In the mean time, how is Thermaltake for PSUs? I've heard bad things about some of their products, but does that mean they all suck?

http://www.netaffilia.com/ad/electronics/frys/i/2007/05/30/24850.html
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Depends on the one you choice. Their toughpower line is actually pretty good. Not the best but pretty good.

The purepower line is ok IIRC. Depends on the rig your gonna run it with. For $30 its pretty cheap, but you might wanna spend some more money for a better PSU if your gonna build a power hungry rig.

 
Thank you all for your replies.
I still haven't bought the components because there was a problem with my order. No worries, I have another list:
mobo: Gigabyte 965p DS3 rev 3.3
proc: E4300
ram: G.SKILL 2GBHK DDRII 2GB 800MHZ CL4
video card: Gigabyte 7600GS Silent
case: Gigabyte 3D Aurora
psu: ENERMAX NOISETAKER 420W
display: Samsung 226BW
I gave up on the Antec P150. It's kind of ugly and the aurora looks very well built. Do you know how the latter compares to the former noise wise? I don't have newegg nor the posibility to order from it and the price difference (here) from the 7600gs and the 7600gt is too great to explain the performance gain with a 7600gt.
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102061 - x1950pro $125

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102034 - x1950gt $115

are better buys for your build IMO

and @ $150, u shouldn't get the Gigabyte Case, its not very popular amongst.... people (in general). I'd suggest the ever popular P180 for around $80, or the newer P182.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112132 - Lian Li A16B, Very good Quality case (and much better choice than the Aurora 3d)

if u dont have enwegg, use the links as a reference and buy elsewhere
 
Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102061 - x1950pro $125

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102034 - x1950gt $115

are better buys for your build IMO

and @ $150, u shouldn't get the Gigabyte Case, its not very popular amongst.... people (in general). I'd suggest the ever popular P180 for around $80, or the newer P182.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811112132 - Lian Li A16B, Very good Quality case (and much better choice than the Aurora 3d)

if u dont have enwegg, use the links as a reference and buy elsewhere
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LOUISSSSS, what I meant to say was that I don't live in US so not only the prices are higher here, but also the ratio is different: for example the aurora is indeed 150$, but the p180 is way more expensive (~210$ for the p180 and ~235$ for p182); and I can't even touch the Lian Li cases.
I'm lucky to get a 7600GS with 125$ so I'll have to make the best of it.
 
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