[clug-talk] Building a computer

2017-10-26 Thread Joe S
I am looking to build a computer and am wondering what is the best choice for a motherboard and processor. I use the computer for audio, video, internet, office programs, also use audacity (audio editor) occasionally. I am thinking of using onboard audio and video. These motherboards use intel grap

Re: [clug-talk] Building a computer

2017-10-26 Thread Neil Mayhew
Hi Joe, You might want to look at the new AMD Ryzen processors. They have a very good price/performance ratio, and MemEx has a number of reasonably-priced motherboards for them. You should also consider using a discrete graphics card. They can be had for about $50 and will easily exceed the perfo

Re: [clug-talk] Building a computer

2017-10-26 Thread Joe S
Another point I forgot to ask. Is the on board video contained in the motherboard or the PC. I see specifications for both and am not sure what this is about. Does the RAM have to be compatible with all components: motherboard, video, audio, etc? Joe On Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:50:04 -0600 Neil Mayhew