New Build - thoughts & suggestions semi noob

[wxlab]

Technically, the onboard video is actually packaged in the CPU itself. However, you still need a motherboard with the H67 chipset to use the "onboard" video.

Anyways, to answer your question, yes the MSI H67MA-E35 (B3) will let you use the onboard video.

Appreciate the clarification.

 

[bradnewman]

looks like mnewsham is on top of it for you. He gave me a huge help too. The only thing I would add is before you get a board check to see if the z68 is out at the time of your order. It will let you do both what the H67 and P67 boards do and will allow SSD Caching. So if you added a SSD to your build it would speed things up a lot, but would incread the cost of your build a bit. You should at least look into it.

Looks like the Z68 also has some DVI and HDMI outs:

Asus and other motherboard manufacturers used Cebit to showcase their latest motherboards including some based on the Z68 chipset.

According to what we have been told around the show, Z68 based motherboards should show up in the second quarter and should phase out the P67 based motherboards as you practically get the same thing with support for graphics, or to be precise, DVI and HDMI outputs on the motherboard I/O.

There is not much to see as the motherboards based on this chipset look pretty much identical to the P67 motherboards except for the mentioned video outputs.

 

[mfenn]

looks like mnewsham is on top of it for you. He gave me a huge help too. The only thing I would add is before you get a board check to see if the z68 is out at the time of your order. It will let you do both what the H67 and P67 boards do and will allow SSD Caching. So if you added a SSD to your build it would speed things up a lot, but would incread the cost of your build a bit. You should at least look into it.

Looks like the Z68 also has some DVI and HDMI outs:

Asus and other motherboard manufacturers used Cebit to showcase their latest motherboards including some based on the Z68 chipset.

According to what we have been told around the show, Z68 based motherboards should show up in the second quarter and should phase out the P67 based motherboards as you practically get the same thing with support for graphics, or to be precise, DVI and HDMI outputs on the motherboard I/O.

There is not much to see as the motherboards based on this chipset look pretty much identical to the P67 motherboards except for the mentioned video outputs.

The OP wants to order in the next couple of days, not the next couple of months though.

 

[wxlab]

Well I pulled the trigger on this system this afternoon. Thanks to you guys. Especially fffblackmage , mfenn and especially mnewsham who answered a few quick late night pm's.

I decided to go with the CM HAF 912 & the Gigabyte atx board that appeared on Newegg this morning. I have read that a few people say its overpriced, but it honestly doesn't matter to me. Also, picked up the G.SKILL ram.

I am looking forward to replacing my Shuttle system that is probably close to 7 years old. Although I had built for others, this will be my first build since that time. I'm guessing the parts may arrive Monday (shipping from CA) , and the case maybe tomorrow (shipping from about 20 minutes away). I will keep you guys updated on the progress.

 

[wxlab]

@Brad

Thanks for the heads up concerning the ssd drives. I think I'm quite a way from these but will be following the technology.

 

[wxlab]

Good day. The case arrived this afternoon less than 24 hours after ordered. The other items will be here by Monday. Looking forward to dumping my old system.

 

[VirtualLarry]

The only thing that I would suggest, is if you start to need more monitors for trading, to check out some of the lower-end ATI cards that are capable of "Eyefinity" (three or more display outputs), for some triple-screen action.

But the onboard graphics should be good for now.

 

[wxlab]

Thanks Larry

 

[mfenn]

Well I pulled the trigger on this system this afternoon. Thanks to you guys. Especially fffblackmage , mfenn and especially mnewsham who answered a few quick late night pm's.

Sounds good, glad to help.

 

[wxlab]

Good evening. Well, Newegg came through again. All components arrived in less than 48 hours. I'm going to get started later tonight. Hope to be back with some comments/observations later this weekend. Hope I didn't forget anything, lol.

 

[mnewsham]

Pic's are appreciated

 

[wxlab]

Yes, of course. Will be posting pics.

 

[wxlab]

Greetings folks. Just a brief update on my build. Started for short time over the weekend, became very sick that night. I have been in bed since Saturday. It sucks. Can't wait to keep going when I'm better. Peace.

 

[mfenn]

Greetings folks. Just a brief update on my build. Started for short time over the weekend, became very sick that night. I have been in bed since Saturday. It sucks. Can't wait to keep going when I'm better. Peace.

Hope you feel better soon! Being sick and building PCs don't mix too well. D: