QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Feb 16 2009, 01:45 PM)
ok guys, very noob question here..
what are the difference in expensive and cheaper motherboards?
i know they dun make the pc go faster or something so why got so many different prices..
anyway, my motherboard spoil edi.. it seems that the sensor or whatever thingy spoil edi..
computer cannot turn on so have to change to whole motherboard i think..
currently using gigabyte, dunno which model..
my friend suggest to buy Asus motherboard..
my computer is for home use and a little bit of gaming - surf net, print stuff, store movies, songs and photos, msn, p2p and sims 2..
i prefer the computer to work and response very fast..
i'm also planning to get a new processor in the coming pc fair..
currently using intel pentium d only.. planning to get an intel core 2 duo or higher..
so what kind of motherboard do i need? and what is the price for it roughly..
would appreciate if can suggest which processor for me to get also..
thanks

any Asus P5Q motherboard shud b fine for u since u r not enthusiast gamer, u can get it with RM400~500 in LYP
core 2 duo e7xxx is a good choice for u, price around 400-500
but if u want even faster, try e8xxx, RM600++ ( e8600 cost RM905

better get core 2 quad or even i7 for future proof if u have enuf $$)
Added on February 16, 2009, 4:36 pmbtw, i will get back my 2nd hdd soon, do i really need the marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller???
do i really need to "combine" 2 hdd into 1?? if not, then can i uninstall it without causing any problems??
seriously need help
This post has been edited by Xehanort: Feb 16 2009, 04:36 PM