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Be sure to pick a motherboard that works with the previous parts: ATX versus MicroATX for your case, and the right socket for your processor. The graphics board should work with any new motherboard's PCI Express slot; but for best compatibility, get one that has a like-brand on-board video chip set. (Or avoid on-board video entirely.) The standard assortment of PC ports should be fine, but look for gigabit ethernet to handle high-speed, wired video transfers over a home network. I picked the Asus M3A32-MVP for its compatibility with all of the previous components and for its silent heat-pipe design (which provides extra cooling).
Motherboard price: $240
System subtotal: $1070
