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15 Jul 2012, 9:29 am

Hey!
Im looking to build a portable powerhouse at some point but it has to be AMD. Im looking for a AMD mobo thats ITX and will have a PCIE 3.0 slot (This is a must) to take a decent GPU.
Anyone know of any ITX AMD PCI-E 3.0 boards?
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15 Jul 2012, 11:15 am

A Google search seems to return information on several - is there something wrong with them?


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15 Jul 2012, 11:37 am

Cornflake wrote:
A Google search seems to return information on several - is there something wrong with them?

Oh? Thats odd... I cannot find any :s Link?
Thanks :D
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I think they need to be AM3+


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15 Jul 2012, 11:45 am

Well, I just used this cunningly complicated search string: ITX AMD PCI-E 3.0 motherboard
Even if there is nothing immediately suitable there should certainly be enough pointers to other research avenues.


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15 Jul 2012, 11:48 am

Madbones wrote:
I think they need to be AM3+
Why?
No matter; just curious - but likewise a Google search for AM3+ returns piles of stuff, including links to several motherboard manufacturers.


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15 Jul 2012, 11:49 am

Cornflake wrote:
Madbones wrote:
I think they need to be AM3+
Why?
No matter; just curious - but likewise a Google search for AM3+ returns piles of stuff, including links to several motherboard manufacturers.

Well its my brother who wants to build a tiny gaming PC (Its going to be a fun project) and he wants to use a bulldoser CPU in it with a GTX 670 .


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15 Jul 2012, 1:36 pm

Madbones wrote:
Cornflake wrote:
Madbones wrote:
I think they need to be AM3+
Why?
No matter; just curious - but likewise a Google search for AM3+ returns piles of stuff, including links to several motherboard manufacturers.

Well its my brother who wants to build a tiny gaming PC (Its going to be a fun project) and he wants to use a bulldoser CPU in it with a GTX 670 .

>> Anandtech CPU comparison: 8-core 8150 vs. i5 2500k <<

Click the link - you'll see the Intel processor crushed the AMD 8-core 95% of the time - especially in games. And with way less electricity! (especially the new 3rd-generation i5's at only 77W vs. AMD's 125+)

Unless he already has the processor, go Intel this time.



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15 Jul 2012, 1:52 pm

Intel at the moment seem to be the best route to go, most people I know are using intel processors, also itx is good if you want to put your system somewhere in a small corner.



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15 Jul 2012, 2:10 pm

He doesnt have the cash for an Intel CPU. He wants a different platform anyway and his friend has one and he likes it (and so do I and I dont usualy like AMD) .


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16 Jul 2012, 1:05 am

Madbones wrote:
He doesnt have the cash for an Intel CPU. He wants a different platform anyway and his friend has one and he likes it (and so do I and I dont usualy like AMD) .


They cost the same so I don't see the issue...

Actually, a $40 Celeron G530 outperforms most of the AMD processors and is a fantastic starter processor. Seriously - check the reviews! The Intel platform is best for games - period.

The 1155 socket still has lots of life in it, AM3+ is pretty much at its end. If cash is tight, the G530 is an *amazing* processor for the money and you'll have a good upgrade path as well.