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Apr 13th, 2009 06:48 AM #1Newbie
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Best budget 780G mobo?? (or mobo/cpu combo)
Looking to build a very energy efficient torrent server/HTPC.
Looking at the 780g mobo options, looking to find a sub $100 mobo (w/ shipping). Will most likely go with the cheapest dual core AM2 I can find as well (looking at $44 BE-2300 1.9Ghz dual core on newegg now but will consider other options of course).
Looking to keep this mobo/cpu/RAM combo under say $180 shipped?
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Apr 13th, 2009 04:44 PM #3Deal Guru
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I suggest GF 8200 chipset for a HTPC...
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Apr 13th, 2009 05:47 PM #4
If you are planning for TrueHD audio, don't get 780G as it is handicapped by design. If DTS 5.1 is all you care (which is probably what most people want at this point), 780G is a good value purchase. Also, to make use of the full potential of 780G, you need a CPU that is capable of running HyperTransport 3.0. Phenom is ideal, but the Athlon X2 7750e could work too.
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Apr 14th, 2009 08:50 AM #5Newbie
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Thanks for the replies guys. That Foxconn board is micro-ATX and I was hoping to use my old case/PSU. I'm guessing I can't bolt in a micro-ATX in a standard case?
I don't really care about TrueHD audio, not at this point anyways. If I ever get fancy enough for that I can always upgrade my sound system and the computer with a better video/sound card.
This is a budget system so I'm not sure I can fully take advantage of HyperTransport 3.0 within my price point. Also I want to keep powerconsumption really low and would prefer a 45W CPU.. any of these that support HyperTransport?
Thanks for the help guys
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Apr 14th, 2009 09:04 AM #6
jetway ha07
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Apr 14th, 2009 10:08 AM #7Newbie
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Can't seem to find this anywhere for sale online?
Originally Posted by infamouskid
Any reason why you chose this over others mentioned?
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Apr 14th, 2009 10:20 AM #8Deal Guru
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GF8200 is still a better chipset even if you don't care about DTS-HD. And, it's around the same price. I believe on the 780G, there are problems doing surround sound via HDMI. Originally Posted by timg
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Apr 14th, 2009 10:42 AM #9+1 for the jetway ha07 ultra Originally Posted by timg
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Apr 14th, 2009 12:23 PM #10Deal Addict
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mATX will fit into normal ATX cases. Originally Posted by timg
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Apr 14th, 2009 01:22 PM #11Deal Guru
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Sorry for being outdated, but I've honestly never heard of Jetway. Is it new? Originally Posted by nirianto
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Apr 14th, 2009 01:49 PM #12
Well, they have been around since 1998 and they mostly make mini-ITX and ITX board (correct me if im wrong). Its not until recently they release mid-range mobo.
If you look at the 790gx mobo by Sapphire
http://www.overclockersclub.com/revi...pp_790gx/2.htm
It is clear that it is the rebranded jetway.Last edited by nirianto; Apr 14th, 2009 at 01:51 PM.
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For that price, I'll take the GA-MA790GP-UD4H over jetway anytime. Originally Posted by nirianto
[http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...4&promoid=1060
After $10 giftcard free shipping...$15 rebate and one tax if you live in Ontario, I don't think it will be much more expensive than buying the Jetway from Newegg.
BTW for OP Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-US2H http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...e&promoid=1060
this should be a pretty good option.Last edited by apvm; Apr 18th, 2009 at 06:45 AM.
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Apr 18th, 2009 12:21 PM #14Member
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We build with the Asus M3A78-EM. Would be great for HTPC I imagine.
Vid: HDMI/DVI/VGA/Displayport
Audio: Optical, 4x headphone out, 1x headphone line in, 1x headphone in, header for digital coax
Misc: Firewire, 6x USB + 3x headers
I'm sure you've done the research, but I think the 780G will do 1080P output with a sempron 3000.
Great board, we've probably built about 40 of em in the past few months.
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Apr 18th, 2009 02:20 PM #15I have never heard of Jetway till recently either, but I've seen the name flying around RFD ... Originally Posted by Jon Lai
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