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will a 'clean install' work at all? or just reformat for sure; can't do anything about it

my old mobo just.. up and died on me, and at the time newegg had the mobo out of stock so i had to choose a new mobo i went from this: MSI K9A2 CF-F AM2+/AM2 AMD 790X ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813130138 to this: MSI K9NBPM2-FID AM2...

Just the CPU compatibility and PCI-E x16 (I have a HD 3870)

I was just looking for the best reviewed motherboard for my AMD 6000+ and that was the first choice. Is that bad?

But I'll be able to set-up my computer and all, correct?

MSI K9NBPM2-FID AM2 NVIDIA Quadro NVS 210S Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813130065 COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119137...

Thank you. I still don't know whether to go with the ASUS or Gigabyte. :\

Also, since the CPU cooler comes with a stock thermal paste that's better than AS5, should I even both purchasing AS5? Is there a point..?

So the Gigabyte > Asus?

Reply, anyone?

Right, so, we'll start with the motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-MA770-DS3 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128081 ORRRRR ASUS M3A AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail...

anyone? please? :[

preferably am2+ but if those aren't good or stable enough then i guess am2 is fine thank you in advance :]

* Use a screwdriver if your board doesnt have an onboard power switch. Jump the two power switch leads to turn the power on. what does that mean?

i'm talking to a newegg rep. so i'm going to rma both