Smallest - cheapest AMD AM2+/AM3 motherboard
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Smallest - cheapest AMD AM2+/AM3 motherboard
Hi.
I'm trying to do some research into a small cheap motherboard for AMD platforms.
main keys:
- cheap
- 1GB nic
- physically small. mATX/uATX, or mITX
- True AM2+ support (dual voltage plains - Core/Memory)
- some Bios undervolting options.
I looked all over, (within reach of what I can purchase in Europe)... however I am continuously not seeing the motherboard.
the closes is.
ASROCK N68PV-GS - GF 7050
however from what I recall the 7050 is from same generation as the AMD 690, so probably does not support true Dual voltage plains.
Also
ASUS M2A74-AM SE
however no 1gb nic.. i guess getting an additional 1gb nic could solve it (and is probably my choice if there are no better recommendations)
So any other recommendations?
I'm trying to do some research into a small cheap motherboard for AMD platforms.
main keys:
- cheap
- 1GB nic
- physically small. mATX/uATX, or mITX
- True AM2+ support (dual voltage plains - Core/Memory)
- some Bios undervolting options.
I looked all over, (within reach of what I can purchase in Europe)... however I am continuously not seeing the motherboard.
the closes is.
ASROCK N68PV-GS - GF 7050
however from what I recall the 7050 is from same generation as the AMD 690, so probably does not support true Dual voltage plains.
Also
ASUS M2A74-AM SE
however no 1gb nic.. i guess getting an additional 1gb nic could solve it (and is probably my choice if there are no better recommendations)
So any other recommendations?
Frankly speaking, these two boards don't support "True AM2+ support (dual voltage plains - Core/Memory)." Find a budget 780G board instead. I've purchased a MSI 780G board at a bargain price -- US$56!
780G boards are nearing its life end, yet the features aren't dated even by today's standard. Get it at a bargain price as soon as you can as channels try to dump the 780G stock to welcome 785G.
780G boards are nearing its life end, yet the features aren't dated even by today's standard. Get it at a bargain price as soon as you can as channels try to dump the 780G stock to welcome 785G.
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Overall the chipset is not an issue, it could be as well the 780, or 785. however the bigger concern is physical size.
ITX form factor is too expensive, so that is out of question.
therefore if you have any ideas of a small uATX 780 board. I would welcome it.
The ones listed below are approximately 24,4 x 19,4mm. so I am looking for something similar to this.
I guess I could also mention that the AMD chipset is not a pre-requesit.
for example.
ASROCK K10N78M - GF 8100.
Its 24.4 x 19.1 cm ...
Any other recommendations?
ITX form factor is too expensive, so that is out of question.
therefore if you have any ideas of a small uATX 780 board. I would welcome it.
The ones listed below are approximately 24,4 x 19,4mm. so I am looking for something similar to this.
I guess I could also mention that the AMD chipset is not a pre-requesit.
for example.
ASROCK K10N78M - GF 8100.
Its 24.4 x 19.1 cm ...
Any other recommendations?
For me, budget class ranges from US$ 40 to 60. So I am afraid that £50 is beyond my definition of budget class. But your mileage may vary depending on your priority.
As for mATX boards, there're too many candidates to be named here. Get a cheap yet capable one for you. If you really want suggestion, I recently purchased Asrock A780GM-LE/128M at US$61, which is a steal considering it has built-in 128MB VGA memory and SB710 ACC -- a feature that may unlock disabled CPU cores.
As for mATX boards, there're too many candidates to be named here. Get a cheap yet capable one for you. If you really want suggestion, I recently purchased Asrock A780GM-LE/128M at US$61, which is a steal considering it has built-in 128MB VGA memory and SB710 ACC -- a feature that may unlock disabled CPU cores.
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Does $33 after rebate qualify as cheap? If you're going to get a 4670 in the future (a good choice, if I do say so myself ), the 740G is a good, low-power, low-cost choice. Not sure about availability in Europe, though, nor do I know about undervolting options, but it's a proper AM2+ with the split power planes as far as I know.
Edit: Helps if I include the link! LOL!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813135076
Edit: Helps if I include the link! LOL!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813135076