It also gives you ight channels of HD sound from its integrated audio chipset for pure, clear audio. Additional Details:. We like the DP55KG because with the Intel Desktop Control center you can easily control and tune your processor, memory, and bus speed for speed and reliability. You can also see the temperature of your rig and control your fan speeds right from your fingertips.
One of the features we are most excited about is the channel Dolby 7. Home PC Builds. Chances are, assuming Newegg is used for shopping, anything listed in the "features" section is - for a budget build - mostly optional; for mid-to-upper range builds, it's a bit more important to keep an eye on these features. Always ask us below or research a particular feature before letting it become a deal breaker.
It's tough to limit motherboards -- cases are easy: There's a point of diminishing returns or zero gain; only so much can be spent on a case before the advantages become grossly disproportionate to the investment.
A motherboard, while it follows the standard model of practical-use-to-investment as many components, still can offer valuable improvements as the price increases. An additional PCI-e 3. It comes down to what your build needs. So then, as mentioned in our " define your requirements " part of our PC build guide, it's important to lay-out the following requirements for your system there are always more, of course, but these are the basics :.
These questions should help narrow down options. Keep our by-build price range for motherboards above in mind as well. As "no" is answered to questions, options can be eliminated and the price will come down; "yes," of course, will more-than-likely increase the price, but such is the price paid for being an enthusiast.
Keep in mind that we're assuming a Windows OS will be installed to these -- for Linux variants, more research will need to be done to ensure driver support is available for components. And now comes time to ultimately answer the question: Choosing a motherboard is easy, actually, and normally chooses itself. For purposes of this article, we're going to use Newegg for its easy motherboard search functions -- feel free to purchase from your favorite retailer, we're just going to use Newegg for searching.
You'll want to get as new a chipset as possible either Z68 or Z77 , but don't spend money on a chipset that won't be utilized by your everyday use or components -- you can learn more about what a chipset actually is here , with some additional info on the differences between them.
When results are presented, sort them first by 'featured items' to see what is new , checkmark a few of the ones that have reasonable user review distribution and seem to have promising specs, then sort by 'most reviews' to find the boards that have had the most long-term success in the community.
Checkmark one or two of these, then hit the 'compare' button and look at the hard specs; let the overall look-and-feel and additional features determine your final decision. Utilize user reviews and warranties as the deal breaker if two boards are otherwise tied. Disclaimer: Keep in mind that there are a lot of unhelpful people on the internet -- read through a few one-egg reviews to see if they all complain of DOAs these are acceptable to an extent, as it happens frequently , then check the two- and three-egg reviews to see what people complain of.
If the complaints seem like they won't affect you, great, just make sure to read a few to ensure a reasonable sample size that allows for the occasional moron you know, the guy who zapped his board and then rated it as a terrible product because it doesn't work.
Don't be too brand loyal - it's always possible for a company to turn around, however unlikely, so if a motherboard looks exceedingly more promising than your favorite brand's closest competitor, consider giving them a shot. Have questions about picking a motherboard, specific features, or anything we've missed? Post 'em below and I'll make sure we answer all of your questions, as always.
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ATX Mid Tower. ATX Desktop. Micro ATX. Micro ATX Tower. Large Scale. Addressable RGB. Since micro ATX is slightly smaller than your typical ATX motherboard, you save a bit of money on materials without sacrificing too many bells and whistles. Today, there are hundreds of options of either one to choose from, ranging from cutting-edge, expensive cards to well-loved, slightly-older models.
Table of Contents Show. However, BM Gaming Plus will still support just about any parts you throw at it. You need to be aware that this motherboard has some noticeable space constraints, specifically with air coolers. Make sure to double-check whether your CPU cooler will fit with all of your other components before purchasing. The effect is something like an expensive sports car but at a much lower price.
Additionally, this motherboard comes set with wi-fi as well as two GPU slots for the dedicated gamers. On top of all that, this board has got some serious overclocking potential. This card is an excellent example of the way a micro ATX card can deliver on features and performance despite its smaller form factor.
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