new machine

manisinghb · 3 Nov 2009 at 19:11

hey guys quick questions on my new (and first) build:

- my case (coolermaster haf 932) has 4xusb and 2xesata connections on the front, will this be connected to the motherboard via i/o panel connectors? if so am having difficulty finding motherboard with these facilities for i/o connections
- will the gigabyte ex58 extreme support windows 7?
- which is better 1156 or 1336 sockets?

- Gigabyte ExX58 EXTREME Versus. Asus Rampage II EXTREME iX58 Vs. Gigabyte P55A-UD5

95thrifles · 3 Nov 2009 at 19:21

Yes your case uses front panel connectors to mob, all mobo's have these
yes all mobos support w7
re which is better? It depends on your intended uses, rest of system, overall budget

manisinghb · 3 Nov 2009 at 19:30

so for example my i/o panel has 4xusb and 2xesata whereas the motherboard only holds for the internal i/o panel 2 usb but no esata connections will i be able to connect the remaining 2xusb connections to the panel via other spare connections and are there adapters available for esata as the motherboard hasn't got this facility?
re system overview: im looking to build a gaming machine based on performance and quality, i havent purchased other system components as am deciding to buy motherboard and processor first and decide around this =) budget is £1000

95thrifles · 3 Nov 2009 at 19:36

OK well given that have a read of the thread in my sig, should give you a starting idea