My video card died on me, so I bought a replacement video card, a new PSU, and another gig of RAM to back it all up. Of course, when I tried to install the parts myself (without much experience in this sort of thing), I botched the job. Now I need a new motherboard.
I have no idea where to start when it comes to motherboards. I'm doing research now, but when it comes to spending my money, I prefer to have a few educated opinions on top of google. It would be awesome if someone could direct me to a compatible motherboard on newegg or the like!
This is my current motherboard: ASUS A8M2N-LA
Do I need to buy a new CPU to go with the motherboard? My current CPU is an AMDx2 Athlon, or whatever you call it. I can dig up some specs if neccesary. I'm installing a PCI-E 16x 8800GT, if that matters at all.
My factory computer specs can be found HERE.
I'm concerned about motherboard sizes. My dead motherboard is a Micro-ATX 9.6x9.6. Browsing Newegg, most newer motherboards were larger than my dead one. Will it make a difference?
I'm sorry if all of this information is a mess, I am really way in over my head here.
Thanks.
Edited, Jul 26th 2008 7:03pm by NazgulSHD
Edited, Jul 26th 2008 7:09pm by NazgulSHD