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Best budget motherboard/cpu combo
GregD:
Building a bartop on a budget. What is the best motherboard/cpu combo for around $100? Should I be looking for something used instead? I am hearing that the dual core Atoms don't perform particularly well. Any information is appreciated.
yotsuya:
Well, it depends on what you want to play. I have a dual-core Atom running all the classics (up through '88) with no issues, myself.
newmanfamilyvlogs:
it would depend on what other hardware you already have... ram? video card? powersupply? as in you literally need a mobo and cpu? that'll be bound by what type of ram you have.
unless you mean you need a full computer system for $100, in which case i'd probably start looking on craigslist for a full PIV system like an old dell.
ark_ader:
Make a nice small cabinet with this baby in it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121442
GregD:
I was looking at that one above but when I searched the forum for dual core atoms people didn't seem to have good reviews. It will be for Mame with maybe a couple of early consoles like Nest and Sega Genesis. I would be purchasing a video card as well if the inboard graphics don't cut it. I have a bunch of Celeron machines in small form factor but no expansion is possible on those boards.