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<blockquote data-quote="chrisworkman" data-source="post: 816493" data-attributes="member: 88440">I've got an extra 2.66G Core 2 Duo E7300 and am considering upgrading my MediaPortal box.&nbsp; What would be a decent motherboard that's compatible with this CPU for a dedicated HTPC?So far I'm aiming for 4-8GB's of RAM (or more <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin&nbsp; &nbsp; :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> ), and a nicer Nvidia graphics card.&nbsp; I'd prefer a MB that has a digital audio output.A quick Google search revealed the MSI P6NG motherboard, but I'd personally consider that a lower end MB.&nbsp; Not that that's a bad thing, I just would like to get something with a bit of bite to it.MB Budget:&nbsp; $100-$200 (though I'd like to hover in the $100-$150 range if possible)Thanks in advance!!<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin&nbsp; &nbsp; :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="chrisworkman, post: 816493, member: 88440"] I've got an extra 2.66G Core 2 Duo E7300 and am considering upgrading my MediaPortal box. What would be a decent motherboard that's compatible with this CPU for a dedicated HTPC? So far I'm aiming for 4-8GB's of RAM (or more :D ), and a nicer Nvidia graphics card. I'd prefer a MB that has a digital audio output. A quick Google search revealed the MSI P6NG motherboard, but I'd personally consider that a lower end MB. Not that that's a bad thing, I just would like to get something with a bit of bite to it. MB Budget: $100-$200 (though I'd like to hover in the $100-$150 range if possible) Thanks in advance!!:thx: [/QUOTE]

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