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Old 11-23-2010, 01:11 PM   #1
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Need help deciding between motherboards for new build

Hi, wonder if I could get some help on this situation; budet is ~500 give or take, but I'm flexible

I'm building my own computer (I would like to do some gaming on it, although not the most hardcore overclocking type stuff, some graphics/visual stuff, etc).....

I think I'm going to go in on this 'bundle' deal/promotion at microcenter for cpu/motherboard.

They're giving away a motherboard for free out of 6 different options.
Micro Center AMD Processor Bundle Savings


I know I'm in for the Phenom II X2 560, but I'm not sure which motherboard to go with it. I do not understandmotherboards very well.

There are three free options.

MSI-785GM-P45 AM3 mATX
Micro Center - MSI 785GM-P45 AM3 785G mATX Motherboard 785GM-P45


BIOSTAR A780L AM3 760G mATX
Micro Center - Biostar A780L Socket AM2 /AM3 760G mATX AMD Motherboard A780L


BIOSTAR A785G3 AM3 mATX
Micro Center - Biostar A785G3 Socket AM3 785G mATX Motherboard A785G3

and then you can upgrade to these other three for 9.99 more (which isnt a problem for me if they are worth it)

MSI 785G-E53 AM3 785G ATX
Micro Center - MSI 785G-E53 AM3 785G ATX AMD Motherboard 785G-E53

ASUS M4A78LT-M LE Socket AM3 AMD 780L mATX
Micro Center - Asus M4A78LT-M LE Socket AM3 AMD 780L mATX AMD Motherboard M4A78LT-M LE

GIGABYTE GA-MA78LM-S2H Socket AM2+ 760G mATX
Micro Center - Gigabyte GA-MA78LM-S2H Socket AM2+ 760G mATX AMD Motherboard GA-MA78LM-S2H


The reviews on newegg seem to like the free, BIOSTAR A785G3 AM3 mATX, but the sample size is small


Anyone have any thoughts? Appreciated in advanced
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Old 11-23-2010, 11:40 PM   #2
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I don't know how good that particular board is because I don't do AMD builds, but I will choose an Asus over ANY other brand motherboard EVERY time.
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