Motherboard purchasing help.

[Sirrus]

So my mobo/processor combo was taken off of Newegg. Kind of pissed because I got free MW2 coupon with it. Anyway, now I need a good combo and fast because I have the money for the mobo/processor and maybe RAM depending on how much this combo costs me.

I really want to get the processor and mobo so I can get most of the stuff put together. After this, all I need is RAM before I can pop my current HDD in for a bit to test the systems.

So here was the combo I was looking at.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.381926

I noticed the memory standard on that mobo was DDR3 1866(OC)/1333/1066 MHz. Does this rule out 1600mhz RAM?

I'm flexible on the mobo as long as it doesn't suck. I'd like to get the Phenom II X4, but I really don't care 955 or 965. I hear 3.2 x 3.4ghz isn't an appreciable difference.

Budget for this part of the computer is $280.

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[Sirrus]

Come on. Be helpful or get out.

[Sirrus]

Bump for new title and new question.

The board right there is a micro atx. What is the difference between this board and a full size one?

[Sirrus]

Bump. This forum has never let me down with computer help until now.

[tay104]

Bump for new title and new question.

The board right there is a micro atx. What is the difference between this board and a full size one?

No, its a regular ATX motherboard, no it doesn't rule out 1600MHz RAM, and do some independent research before you go shopping for parts.  There are websites out there that are dedicated to educating you and it only takes a quick google search.

[Sirrus]

No, its a regular ATX motherboard, no it doesn't rule out 1600MHz RAM, and do some independent research before you go shopping for parts.  There are websites out there that are dedicated to educating you and it only takes a quick google search.

I guess. At this point though I don't feel properly equipped to make such an important decision without consulting this community of people experienced in this field, even with independent research.

Thanks for your reply.

[Sirrus]

bought this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808

and this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131637