What do you think?

[Juice1]

UH I think the boistar motherboard is better then that Asus... Get a cheapo video card like a 40 dollar 7300LE. If you are doing photo editing you will want to have a somewhat decent video card... DVI capable, if your monitor will have it.

 

[Rudster8161]

biostar support is non existent, dont go with them, i did and i regret it.

also dont get a rosewill psu, they suck, i have had to replace 2 already.

 

[cavemangrinder]

Rudster816- How long did the PSU last? I was thinking of replacing that psu with a thermaltake psu soon after purchasing the case (when I get more money), probly a few months after. I have read that the psu sometimes kills the motherboard when it goes out, so I was planning on replacing it before that happens.

I'm just sticking with the basics right now. With my current setup, I am sure I will be content with the onboard graphics until I upgrade the psu and video card. But thanks for the input.

 

[muz]

Exactly. Foxconn and Biostar aren't exactly known for their quality. Look more for Asus, Abit, or Gigabyte.

I have a foxconn and its perfectly fine , in fact foxconn make intel motherboards for intel so they cant be that bad if intel decide to let them make motherboards for them

anyhow thats irrelevant now


I agree that getting a high end processor and putting it in a budget motherboard may not be the best idea yet but unless you plan on overclocking or doing anything seriously intensive i personaly dont see any issues as long as the motherboard states that it supports the processor you plan to buy

 

[NEED WOW NOW]

Well I noticed that the Mobo that you chose was a micro ATX so its a bit small.

I would go with this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131013
I know its $130 but its a good board.

I have the one with the 590 Chipset for full Sli speeds but that one is a bit more.

Go with that one and get a Geforce 7300GS or GT and upgrade later.

 

[cavemangrinder]

Well, after reading some more reviews and checking out other motherboards, I have decided to go with a GIGABYTE GA-M61P-S3. Also decided to go ahead and get the Thermaltake PSU while I'm at it, just to be on the safe side. Dont wanna fry my investment by using a cheapie stock psu.

Anyway, thanks for all the recommendations. It will be some time until I get my pc components and start the build, but I will post how things go with that!

 

[freestyler105]

Don't get a Thermaltake PSU. Stick with Antec or Silverstone if you want something with real quality.