BIOSTAR TA880GB+ Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

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four memory slots supports 16gbaffordable priceworks! could have additional pci/pci-e slots, but I knew this going in so not really a con. had to RMA 1 but this one works, and has the slots I need, the capabilities I like, and for the cost ࿍ soon after rebate) I dont believe you can beat it.I do have no thought of lengthy term use though mainly because the develop has only been going for a couple of hours.

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-Great functions for a Micro board-Nicely created layout -Diving board. Like other people have mentioned, the board does not line up with some of the holes on the right of your case.-The PCIE two. slot is set in a location exactly where particularly massive cards will obscure about 3 of your SATA ports, and render 1 of the PCI slots unusable, possibly even each if you are hesitant about obscuring the intake fan of your GPU. Excellent board, although if you are going to construct a Micro ATX gaming rig like I did, be ready to lose a few SATA ports and drop any thoughts about making use of your PCI slots.

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The board was nicely built and I enjoy the status LED's which ultimately helped me diagnose a challenge. I had trouble with my wireless KB & mouse getting into the BIOS setup. I thought the board was poor, but then plugged in one more keyboard & mouse setup and got in no issue. Wonderful little system for small cash. The method boot sequence and BIOS access are a small flakey. It initializes the USB too late in the sequence where if you are using a USB KB & mouse, you require nanosecond timing. Facts flashed by too fast to see if every thing is being detected correctly.The onboard video is a small anemic. Definately not for gaming, but its an office PC so no gaming should be utilised on it. Win 7 x64 likes to relegate to its standard theme and not Aero. Even though Aero works fine. I had to get ATI's drivers for it to work properly and not use the included drivers on the CD or Biostar's website. Worked well for what I need to have it for.

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Nice Cost, has four memory slots, fairly good documentation You have to OC the DDR3 1600

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No install or start-up complications. Worked on 1st boot. Video looks superior on 42 inch HDTV. This is a nice board for a low cost construct. You get what you pay for so I have no Cons about this board. It worked as it should. I kept this build uncomplicated for my 77 year old Mom. If she was a major time gamer this would not be the board for her.