Just need a motherboard that works (AM2)

[StevenNevets]

I don't overclock and I don't want to overclock so that isn't a factor.
Don't think I'm going to upgrade this computer anymore as college is coming in 2 years.

All I'm looking for is something that will won't be a pain in the ass to get running and then will have minimal problems.





I'm looking at these 3 right now.


GIGABYTE - GA-MA770-DS3 (All Solid Capacitors)
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Pro...ec.aspx?ProductID=2722

Biostar - TF560
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/...s/content.php?S_ID=287

ASUS - M2N-E
http://www.asus.com/products.a...&l1=3&l2=101&l3=0&l4=0






Computer specs:

OCZ GameXStream 600W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817341001

4x1GB Patriot DDR2 667
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820220095

Diamond 4870 OC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814103064

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ AM2 125W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103772

Seagate Barracuda 320GB SATA 3.0Gb
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148140






Which one of these would you get? If there's any red flags or if theres something better not listed tell me. I skipped over all the motherboards with on-board video or sli.

 

[daveybrat]

Here's what i would go with:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128081

GIGABYTE GA-MA770-DS3 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX All Solid Capacitor AMD Motherboard - Retail

A great motherboard and only $4 more than the board you linked but you get all solid capacitor's. Definitely worth the extra money. 🙂

 

[sportage]

I've liked the ASrock boards. My system has the same specs as your working with.
AM2 etc. The alive7 hd-ready systems are nice.

 

[o1die]

I just discovered asrock's new quick boot program with a bios flash. The flash program worked fine while running windows. They give you a choice (windows or dos flash programs) with my p45 ts-r.

 

[StevenNevets]

Originally posted by: daveybrat
Here's what i would go with:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128081

GIGABYTE GA-MA770-DS3 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX All Solid Capacitor AMD Motherboard - Retail

A great motherboard and only $4 more than the board you linked but you get all solid capacitor's. Definitely worth the extra money. 🙂

Thanks, really considering this one.

Originally posted by: sportage
I've liked the ASrock boards. My system has the same specs as your working with.
AM2 etc. The alive7 hd-ready systems are nice.

I checked newegg and if I got one it would be this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813157139

Problem is, reading the reviews, there is nothing for a back fan. (which I have already installed in my case)

So I'm going to skip Asrock, don't want any of the SLI boards.

 

[daveybrat]

Can't go wrong with that Gigabyte board, nice features for a great price. I've had great stability with them. 🙂