Finding the right motherboard

[mike090]

Hello,
i want to build my own computer, I already know what I need, but i don't what motherboard I should buy..
If anyone could help I would be appreciated

I want a motherboard that has:
support up to 4 gigs of RAM
4 SATA connectors to connect 4 hard drives
ability to add 2 CD/DVD drives


Thanks!

 

[Mal]

Try a site that cares about PC's. You can't build a Mac.

jW

 

[kastenbrust]

Hello,
i want to build my own computer, I already know what I need, but i don't what motherboard I should buy..
If anyone could help I would be appreciated

I want a motherboard that has:
support up to 4 gigs of RAM
4 SATA connectors to connect 4 hard drives
ability to add 2 CD/DVD drives


Thanks!

most motherboards have those things, the most important thing is that if its compatabile with the type of RAM your using? DDR2, DDR3?

What socket is your processor? L775? AMD?

SATA (more than 2 years old) or ESATA (new) connections for those hard drives?

CD/DVD drives use SATA connections.

 

[mike090]

most motherboards have those things, the most important thing is that if its compatabile with the type of RAM your using? DDR2, DDR3?

What socket is your processor? L775? AMD?

SATA (more than 2 years old) or ESATA (new) connections for those hard drives?

CD/DVD drives use SATA connections.

It's DDR2 memory, from my iMac, because i changed it so i'm taking advantage of the 1 giga I took.
The processor is an Intel Core 2 Duo and aout the hard drives, I own 2 that are SATA so I rather use SATA the ESATA...

I saw this case http://www.xoxide.com/clearacatxca.html and i'm thinking about buying it.. Will i be able to connect as many hard drives and 5.25" drives as the case supports?

Thanks.

PS-I'm going to build a windows PC, and the sell it!

 

[kastenbrust]

No, most motherboards dont take more than 6 SATA ports, which means a max of 6 devices, and the best one i could find for you is here

http://www.dabs.com/productview.asp...de=1&NavigationKey=11143,4294951907,405070000

Its going to cost you quite a lot ($300) but you should try shopping around

You need an ATX motherboard, which supports DDR2 RAM, Processor Socket 775 and 6-8 SATA ports, which are quite hard to find.

 

[mike090]

No, most motherboards dont take more than 6 SATA ports, which means a max of 6 devices, and the best one i could find for you is here

http://www.dabs.com/productview.asp...de=1&NavigationKey=11143,4294951907,405070000

Its going to cost you quite a lot ($300) but you should try shopping around

You need an ATX motherboard, which supports DDR2 RAM, Processor Socket 775 and 6-8 SATA ports, which are quite hard to find.

Ok... And one that can support 4 SATA ports, how much will it cost me?

Thanks for the help

 

[mike090]

I found this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...gle-_-Motherboards+-+Intel-_-Intel-_-13121046

and it's cheap!

will it support two CD/DVD drives?

Thanks

 

[Cave Man]

Won't work - it has gma3000 video (unless you want to add video card).

Best bet is to search the osx86 hcl and stick with Asus or Gigabyte mobos.

 

[mike090]

Won't work - it has gma3000 video (unless you want to add video card).

And how will it cost me to add a video card?

Could you also tell me how many SATA connectors does this have? http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2521

Thanks

 

[mike090]

I also found this, will it work?

http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/81542...ocket-Serial-ATA-300-Motherboard/Product.html

 

[Cave Man]

You should visit the insanelymac.com forums. That's the place to be for what you want to do.