Question New motherboard

[tashimee]

I need to replace my motherboard. Atx with 6 sata connectors. 3 pcie connectors.

Operating systems - linux mint 19.3, 21.1, Windows 7 32-bit.

I don't do gaming (the games I play are mostly card games).

Under $200

Intel would be nice

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[rgd1101]

so you only need a motherboard without cpu, ram?

 

[Eximo]

If you already have DDR4 then it isn't too bad. Most inexpensive Intel boards just don't have 6 SATA connectors, only 4. Even the ones with six have caveats such as sharing bandwidth with M.2 slots and your PCIe 1x slots. So you may need to list out all your expansion cards and existing parts to get a definitive answer.

Under $200 with 6 SATA connectors is a little tough with Intel at least.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i3-12100 3.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($121.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z690 Pro RS ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($32.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $274.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-04-05 11:46 EDT-0400

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($82.74 @ MemoryC)
Motherboard: ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($32.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $205.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-04-05 11:46 EDT-0400

 

[geofelt]

What is the make/model of the motherboard that you need to replace?
Will you reuse the processor?
Why do you think you need to replace it?
What will be connected to the sata and pcie connectors?

 

[tashimee]

so you only need a motherboard without cpu, ram?

YES - I have a I7 chip and ddr4 2666 ram

 

[tashimee]

What is the make/model of the motherboard that you need to replace?
Will you reuse the processor?
Why do you think you need to replace it?
What will be connected to the sata and pcie connectors?

ASUS b-150 plus. I have an Intel I7 processor. Expansion cards are: Video card - don't know yet. 7 USB 3.0 card. SATA 4 slot expansion card.

My BIOS has changed and doesn't boot like it used to, and some of my internal hard disk have disappeared from BIOS.

One of them is one of my operating system disks. Linux Mint 21.1.

I have 6 hard disks inside and 20 hard disks in two docking ports.

I would rather not get a gaming motherboard, would a business motherboard work?

 

[Eximo]

Difference between a gaming motherboard and a business motherboard is the marketing. All that matters are the features the board offers. Still plenty of Pro and and high end workstation boards out there as well.

Gaming motherboards can even be better as they tend to have overkill power solutions which reduces wear when you run them lightly.


Frankly it is going to cost a small fortune to replace that motherboard. LGA1151v1 has been out of production for years.

That board also has 3 PCI slots, not PCIe. Are you using any of those?

You might have to consider replacing some of your expansion cards or re-consolidating your storage solutions into something more practical using larger drives.

 

[kanewolf]

Your Windows 7 requirement will limit you to motherboards and CPUs that are a few years old.