Intel g3258 and Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H (MicroATX) - $100 w/$10 MIR

Really tempted on this...would make a great mini gaming PC.
 
Planning on building a g3258 + micro atx based build for my son in September. Wondering if i'll find a better deal on the g3258/matx by then. Seems like this gigabyte is one of the most popular mATX boards.
 
Damn, no optical/coax out. Can't use this as a HTPC if I can't play music with TV off. HDMI spec turns off sound with display :( Oh well.
 
This is a pretty solid budget combo. I've been running the G3258 on this board at 4.1 since early November with stock cooler. Very pleased.
 
I see the board has 6 sata ports, how would this do as a home server/plex backend?
 
MrMitch said:
I see the board has 6 sata ports, how would this do as a home server/plex backend?
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Works fine, that's what I'm using it for. Overclocks effortlessly on the Z97 PC Mate to 4.2Ghz while remaining cool at least, so the two-core only is a non-issue and more than powerful enough for multi-tasking use.

6-sata ports isn't very much, but with inexpensive 5TB, 6TB, and 8TB drives out, that's potentially 48TB of data storage which should be plenty for all but the most avid of 3D porn collectors.
aldamon said:
Damn, no optical/coax out. Can't use this as a HTPC if I can't play music with TV off. HDMI spec turns off sound with display Oh well.
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Mine doesn't... aren't you running your HDMI signal directly to your receiver, and then from your receiver to the TV? That's the normal way, and that way it plays sound whether the TV is on or off.
 
Alright guys.

Since I missed t he Z97 deal hopefully I can have you guys chime in and help me out.

Will this board get me to 4.0ghz?

What are the difference from z97 and b85? I don't overclock, nor do I need any special features. The motherboard will support higher end cpu's?

Nevermind, read some of the motherboard reviews on newegg and did a quick google search, I'll pass.
 
A15G said:
Alright guys.

Since I missed t he Z97 deal hopefully I can have you guys chime in and help me out.

Will this board get me to 4.0ghz?

What are the difference from z97 and b85? I don't overclock, nor do I need any special features. The motherboard will support higher end cpu's?

Nevermind, read some of the motherboard reviews on newegg and did a quick google search, I'll pass.
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Yeah, that is kind of how I feel. Really wish the z87m gaming + g3258 for $80 would come back! http://slickdeals.net/f/7602454-int...-motherboard-80-after-20-rebate-free-shipping
 
Ducman69 said:
Mine doesn't... aren't you running your HDMI signal directly to your receiver, and then from your receiver to the TV? That's the normal way, and that way it plays sound whether the TV is on or off.
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Then I guess it's just how my GT 240 or my receiver/TV handle things. Something was signalling to cut off audio when I turn off the TV and in my research it was the HDMI spec that was calling for this behavior. I got around this problem by using a S/PDIF header. Glad to hear onboard HDMI works differently on this mobo.
 
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