Was wondering about Some mobos?
 

I've been thinking for a long while now about building my own home computer and then it hit me. I don't know the first thing about the Mother Boards that hook up everything in computers. So my question is What are some Mobos that are the best for its price?

Before we get down to the nitty gritty, do you have any idea if you want to go the AMD or Intel route for your processor?

Idk just yet wether to go to an amd or intel processor. I was thinking Intel how about give me some details on which is better. I had a amd processor before and i didnt like it but idk what a "good" processor is.

P.S. Im trying get it for relatively cheap. I think core 2 would be good or mayube a cheap one that can handle a core 2 quad.

For some reason Intel will always be better than AMD...and the price reflects that. I would stick with Intel out of personal preference. Just like I would grab nVidia over ATI for graphics.

If youre stuck between getting a 2.6 quad core Intel and a 3.0 quad core form AMD, go with the intel...My Opinion...

Well since I am going to be attending college in the fall I have decided to go laptop for moving around. I was thinking of maybe buying straight from the company to customize what I want in the computer but I have learned from you and from some people at best buy *though I never liked AMD in the first place* that intel runs smoother than AMD and in fact I have experienced this. So I think I'm going to go with a centrino 2 if I am able to downgrade somethings in it. THinkin of a centrin 2, 512md dedicated video maybe geforce or nvidia if possible, 4g ram, 160g memory (7200 rpm maybe*, idk if i can choose mobo, 15.1in display, wifi and other laptop essentials.

If i can't get a centrino 2 because of the price I'm thinking about a Intel core 2 duo 2.5mhz and a 4-6mb l2. and 800 mhz other w/e that means *going to look that up soon =P* I dont really know alot of processors but Thanks "AWorthyOpponent" and whoever helped/helps me with my computer investments.

Im keeping this thread alive but I think im going to change it to a laptop one.

If you guys/girls can help me out it would be much appreciated. Many Thanks!

Making new thread, moving my wall of text there too =P