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manchestorunited · 07-26-2006, 05:10 PM

Hey all,

I'm going to be upgrading my pc soon and im starting w/ a new mobo and cpu.

I want to get a mobo w/ onboard graphics from fry's but there are so many kinds.

I want to know which are good.

Can someone help me?

**mannymix03** · 07-26-2006, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manchestorunited

Hey all,

I'm going to be upgrading my pc soon and im starting w/ a new mobo and cpu.

I want to get a mobo w/ onboard graphics from fry's but there are so many kinds.

I want to know which are good.

Can someone help me?

if you want to upgrade your pc... then getting a mobo with onboard graphics is like crap, get a real video card.

the nvidia 6800 is a good choice if your looking for a budget one that still runs great

**Soulphalanx** · 07-26-2006, 05:17 PM

or if you've got a ton of money to spend
Nvidia GeForce 7900 GTX 512mb

**PopeOfDope** · 07-26-2006, 05:22 PM

What size motherboard and what processor are you planning to get?
Do you plan to upgrade later? Do you plan to get a PCIe or AGP graphics card later?
What hard drives do you have? Are they SATA or PATA?

You need to give more details if you want a specific mobo recommendation. However the onboard graphics are mostly the same on all motherboards. Get a motherboard based on the nForce 4 chipset and you should be fine.

**mannymix03** · 07-26-2006, 05:24 PM

unless you want to do anything graphically.

if you just want a regular computer that wont play games, then you want onboard graphics

**-Z-MAN** · 07-26-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mannymix03

if you want to upgrade your pc... then getting a mobo with onboard graphics is like crap, get a real video card.

the nvidia 6800 is a good choice if your looking for a budget one that still runs great

I would suggest the same. I done that myself, picked up a BFG Nvidia GeForce 6800 OS for £130, was on sale!

STAY AWAY FROM ON-BOARD!

**PopeOfDope** · 07-26-2006, 05:31 PM

Maybe he doesn't want to play games?

**-Z-MAN** · 07-26-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PopeOfDope

Maybe he doesn't want to play games?

Yeah of course, but the concept of sharing as a whole I wouldn't recommend(?) to anyone. I'd rather stay away from it unless it's a good motherboard.

**Master Inuyasha** · 07-26-2006, 05:36 PM

If only graphics cards arent integrated in laptops....

**gmansixfo** · 07-26-2006, 05:36 PM

dont get onboard graphics.....trust me i suffer with it, get a real vid card instead

**-Z-MAN** · 07-26-2006, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Master Inuyasha

If only graphics cards arent integrated in laptops....

I was selling some Toshiba's that weren't! Really good machines as well. I was suprised. Geforce Go 7900 256mb!!! I couldn't believe that they weren't shared.

**Master Inuyasha** · 07-26-2006, 05:47 PM

Mine is an older model.
Toshiba Satellite 5205-S5151
32MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4 460 Go graphics controller

Sucks though...I wish, I could easily save up some money, and upgrade to a 128 or 256 MB, but its integrated....

**-Z-MAN** · 07-26-2006, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Inuyasha

Mine is an older model.
Toshiba Satellite 5205-S5151
32MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4 460 Go graphics controller

Sucks though...I wish, I could easily save up some money, and upgrade to a 128 or 256 MB, but its integrated....

My laptop is also on-board. But it's able to run BF2, which is suprising so hey I ain't complaining! Yeah I think I'm saving up for upgrades myself.

manchestorunited · 07-27-2006, 08:43 AM

sorry been away for a while, didnt kno onboard was so bad

wat vid card should i get? i only got 50 bucks left for it.

**Siouxsie** · 07-27-2006, 08:50 AM

I recommend you save a bit more money.

**PopeOfDope** · 07-27-2006, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manchestorunited

sorry been away for a while, didnt kno onboard was so bad

wat vid card should i get? i only got 50 bucks left for it.

Yeah, you should either save up

OR

Give the details of other requirements your motherboard needs e.g. processor, SATA ports etc and I will recommend a good motherboard.
There are some decent ones with onboard graphics that should be able to handle some older games just fine. A decent onboard is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131571
It has the graphical equivalent of a Geforce 6100. That won't be able to run games like Oblivion, but it's not too bad if all you want to do is play older games and some current games at the lowest setting. Also it is Micro ATX so take that into account when buying a case. Also make sure your processor and hard drives are compatible.

manchestorunited · 07-27-2006, 12:38 PM

not gonna buy online but im gonna go to the fry's here in manhattan beach and see what they have.

i might get this mb/cpu combo here

wat do u think? im gonna try to ask my friend if he can hook me up with some a free mb and cpu, if not then ill get something like this.

**PopeOfDope** · 07-27-2006, 12:59 PM

Only get Intel if you are going for Conroe. Since you aren't getting a Conroe, AMD would be a better choice, for gaming at least.
Do you do a lot of video and audio encoding? Pentium 4s are good for that I guess, but then again you wouldn't be asking for good onboard graphics if that were the case.
Also why not order online? It ends up cheaper anyway and you have a larger selection. (there is no Fry's here so I can't really comment on their range)

**Campbell** · 07-27-2006, 01:05 PM

Sounds like you don't know much about computers.....You sure you can isntall a mobo?

manchestorunited · 07-27-2006, 03:43 PM

i kno how to build one, ive built one for my dad and my cousin.

i just dont kno which parts are good and which parts are better.

To clear things up, i want to do some mild gaming and some video converting.

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07-27-2006, 03:43 PM	#20
manchestorunited Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 25 Trader Feedback: 0	i kno how to build one, ive built one for my dad and my cousin. i just dont kno which parts are good and which parts are better. To clear things up, i want to do some mild gaming and some video converting. Last edited by manchestorunited; 07-27-2006 at 03:47 PM..

07-26-2006, 05:22 PM	#4
PopeOfDope DopaMean Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 3,739 Trader Feedback: 0	What size motherboard and what processor are you planning to get? Do you plan to upgrade later? Do you plan to get a PCIe or AGP graphics card later? What hard drives do you have? Are they SATA or PATA? You need to give more details if you want a specific mobo recommendation. However the onboard graphics are mostly the same on all motherboards. Get a motherboard based on the nForce 4 chipset and you should be fine.

07-26-2006, 05:31 PM	#7
PopeOfDope DopaMean Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 3,739 Trader Feedback: 0	Maybe he doesn't want to play games?

07-26-2006, 05:36 PM	#9
Master Inuyasha Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: GA \| Banned: 3 \| Warned: 3 Posts: 2,253 Trader Feedback: 0	If only graphics cards arent integrated in laptops....

07-26-2006, 05:47 PM	#12
Master Inuyasha Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: GA \| Banned: 3 \| Warned: 3 Posts: 2,253 Trader Feedback: 0	Mine is an older model. Toshiba Satellite 5205-S5151 32MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4 460 Go graphics controller Sucks though...I wish, I could easily save up some money, and upgrade to a 128 or 256 MB, but its integrated....

07-27-2006, 08:43 AM	#14
manchestorunited Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 25 Trader Feedback: 0	sorry been away for a while, didnt kno onboard was so bad wat vid card should i get? i only got 50 bucks left for it.

07-27-2006, 12:38 PM	#17
manchestorunited Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 25 Trader Feedback: 0	not gonna buy online but im gonna go to the fry's here in manhattan beach and see what they have. i might get this mb/cpu combo here wat do u think? im gonna try to ask my friend if he can hook me up with some a free mb and cpu, if not then ill get something like this.

07-27-2006, 12:59 PM	#18
PopeOfDope DopaMean Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London UK Posts: 3,739 Trader Feedback: 0	Only get Intel if you are going for Conroe. Since you aren't getting a Conroe, AMD would be a better choice, for gaming at least. Do you do a lot of video and audio encoding? Pentium 4s are good for that I guess, but then again you wouldn't be asking for good onboard graphics if that were the case. Also why not order online? It ends up cheaper anyway and you have a larger selection. (there is no Fry's here so I can't really comment on their range)

07-27-2006, 01:05 PM	#19
Campbell notBanned Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,971 Trader Feedback: 0	Sounds like you don't know much about computers.....You sure you can isntall a mobo?

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