Motherboard and CPU suggestions?

ldburroughs · 12-15-2004, 01:17 AM

I realize this sounds pretty generic and it is for the most part. I'm getting ready to dive into this section of my computer. I've done everything I want to do by way of simple add-ons but want to bring the mobo and cpu up to date. That also requires buying new memory. I'm thinking about a 64bit processor so I can get some life out of it. Any suggestions?

Additional information: I want to keep the mobo price between $120 - $160 and the CPU somewhere in the low hundreds as well. Memory is something I can price hunt on but I realize I should not buy generic, just inexpensive if I can find it. What do some of you use or suggest for this type of upgrade in this range?

Thanks for responding.

Blade · 12-15-2004, 01:36 PM

Mobo - Abit, Asus or Gigabyte

CPU - Intel or AMD

**Cromewell** · 12-15-2004, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Mobo - Abit, Asus or Gigabyte

CPU - Intel or AMD

at least you narrowed down the mobo selection a bit...but CPU Intel or AMD? What's he going to do, buy a Cyrix, Motorola or SPARC?

For about $170 you can get a 939 Athlon64 3000+, or if you want a 754 a 2800+ is about $150

**Praetor** · 12-17-2004, 12:11 PM

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CPU - Intel or AMD

As opposed to a 68000?

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I realize this sounds pretty generic and it is for the most part. I'm getting ready to dive into this section of my computer. I've done everything I want to do by way of simple add-ons but want to bring the mobo and cpu up to date. That also requires buying new memory. I'm thinking about a 64bit processor so I can get some life out of it. Any suggestions?
Additional information: I want to keep the mobo price between $120 - $160 and the CPU somewhere in the low hundreds as well. Memory is something I can price hunt on but I realize I should not buy generic, just inexpensive if I can find it. What do some of you use or suggest for this type of upgrade in this range?

What are you going to be doing with the system? I'd prolly reccomend the Athlon3000 (Socket754) and the MSI K8N Neo. ... the Athlon64-2800 if it exceeds the budget

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at least you narrowed down the mobo selection a bit...but CPU Intel or AMD?

LOL yeah .. and Intel doesnt quite have a 64bit part yet in that bracket either

ldburroughs · 12-24-2004, 02:20 PM

Sorry I haven't been able to respond. I've been away from an internet connection for over a week now. The only thing that remains in my currently rebuilt system from my old computer is the mobo/cpu/memory. I now have a new case/power supply, video card, sound card, speaker/sub system. The only thing that remains is the guts of the system. I really appreciate the recommendations. The old system works fine as long as you don't attempt anything too taxing on the system. It was an old 8776c pavilion from HP. I upgraded all the drives and added memory as well. I saved all the old stuff, which is in perfect working condition, so I suppose I can keep it as a beater or donate it somewhere. Thanks again all and happy holidays.

**Praetor** · 12-24-2004, 03:02 PM

Glad you're happy with the system

ldburroughs · 12-28-2004, 05:20 PM

I ended up going with the asus k8n along with amd 64 3000+. I haven't had the opportunity to run it through a round of testing but everything appears to be working well. I'm attempting to do a fair amount of video editing soon and so far I can't even compare its performance to my originial pc. Thanks again for all of the suggestions.

Currently running:
ASUS K8N
AMD Athlon 64 3000+
1024 MB PC3200 DDR400
9600 All-in-wonder
200 gb, 160 gb, 60 gb, 40 gb HDs
Antec Sonata

I'm doing mostly multi media applications on this system so I figure I bought a little time before my next upgrade.

**Praetor** · 12-28-2004, 05:33 PM

Nice setup, glad you got it up and running

12-15-2004, 01:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
ldburroughs New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 15	Motherboard and CPU suggestions? I realize this sounds pretty generic and it is for the most part. I'm getting ready to dive into this section of my computer. I've done everything I want to do by way of simple add-ons but want to bring the mobo and cpu up to date. That also requires buying new memory. I'm thinking about a 64bit processor so I can get some life out of it. Any suggestions? Additional information: I want to keep the mobo price between $120 - $160 and the CPU somewhere in the low hundreds as well. Memory is something I can price hunt on but I realize I should not buy generic, just inexpensive if I can find it. What do some of you use or suggest for this type of upgrade in this range? Thanks for responding.

12-24-2004, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
ldburroughs New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 15	Old system Sorry I haven't been able to respond. I've been away from an internet connection for over a week now. The only thing that remains in my currently rebuilt system from my old computer is the mobo/cpu/memory. I now have a new case/power supply, video card, sound card, speaker/sub system. The only thing that remains is the guts of the system. I really appreciate the recommendations. The old system works fine as long as you don't attempt anything too taxing on the system. It was an old 8776c pavilion from HP. I upgraded all the drives and added memory as well. I saved all the old stuff, which is in perfect working condition, so I suppose I can keep it as a beater or donate it somewhere. Thanks again all and happy holidays.

12-24-2004, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,954	Glad you're happy with the system __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

12-28-2004, 05:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 19,954	Nice setup, glad you got it up and running __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

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12-15-2004, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blade Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 140	Mobo - Abit, Asus or Gigabyte CPU - Intel or AMD

12-28-2004, 05:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
ldburroughs New Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 15	I ended up going with the asus k8n along with amd 64 3000+. I haven't had the opportunity to run it through a round of testing but everything appears to be working well. I'm attempting to do a fair amount of video editing soon and so far I can't even compare its performance to my originial pc. Thanks again for all of the suggestions. Currently running: ASUS K8N AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1024 MB PC3200 DDR400 9600 All-in-wonder 200 gb, 160 gb, 60 gb, 40 gb HDs Antec Sonata I'm doing mostly multi media applications on this system so I figure I bought a little time before my next upgrade.