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*4-Way Intel H55 Motherboard Shootout *

http://www.techspot.com/review/259-intel-h55-motherboard-shootout/

Right now there are a number of quality options for budget-conscious users
looking to build a new computer. The AMD Phenom II X2 processor series, for
example, will get you a fine deal of processing power at just $110 for the
3.2GHz flagship part. Combine this with the affordable AMD 785G based
motherboards selling for around $70 and you have the makings of a seriously
good value platform.

However, if you are willing to part with a little more cash, then the new
Intel Core i3 series might be the way to go. When compared to the dual-core
Phenom II X2 555, consumers will pay about $20-$30 more for a Core i3 530
processor, while compatible Intel H55 motherboards are on average $20-$30
more than the AMD alternative as well.

There are a number of H55 motherboards available at reasonable prices, so
picking one for your next build is no easy task. Our round-up comprises 4
Intel H55 based motherboards from the likes of Asrock, Asus, ECS, and
Gigabyte. With a narrow price range between $90 and $105, it all comes down
to features and performance.

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