carterbequest

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Im looking for a new mobo for a Phenom 9850 system. I'm happy with integrated graphics as will not beused for gaming but mainly, photo editing, multi-tasking and watching movies.

Spec:-
OS: Windows XP
Case: Thermaltake Spedo advance package
CPU: AMD phenom quad core q9850
Fan: Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 pro
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H (FRIED !!)
RAM: 2x 1G DDR2 PC2 8500 Kingtson HyperX memory
Power supply: Corsair HX 520w
Hard drive: Seagate Barracude IDE 200 gb 7200 rpm
Hard drive: Seagate Barracuda SATA 80 gb 7200 rpm
Other: Sony 16x40 DVD, Sony 4x DVD R/RW burner
 

Mongox

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I got a GigaByte_GA-MA785GM-US2H and quite happy with it.

Go to the Asus or Gigabyte sites. Then choose the processor/socket you're planning on and review the various boards they offer. Compare what features those boards have and what appeals to you. Narrow it down to a couple of boards, then do the same with the other site.

Then go to a major reseller site, like NewEgg, and look up those boards to get prices. And look at the other board mfgs to see what they have similar to the others.