Opinions on AMD Athlon 64 3000+ CPU

[james33440]

Okay, I recently received a Epox EP-8RDA+ motherboard, AMD Athlon CPU, 1GB Corsair RAM, ATI Radeon 9700 Pro video card, 1 Seagate 120GB hard drive and a 10GB Maxtor hard drive along with some fans and a dvd burner. Oh, and I have a Antec case with a 460-watt PSU.

Well, some of you may recall the problem I had with the Epox board. I am just going to buy a brand new board and CPU.


I was thinking of the ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe board matched with the AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 1GHz CPU from newegg. Here are the links....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813131517
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103537

Any opinions on this pair of hardware?

 

[gamerman4]

I've seen that many people use the A8N so it is probably good. the Athlon 64 3000+ Venice is one of the best CPUs you can get for the money.

 

[james33440]

Man, I just realized that this board doesn't have the AGP slot(s). So, I can't use my 9700 Pro board.

So, what do you guys think about this one, ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard to match with the AMD Athlon 64?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131510

 

[apj101]

would be tempted away from the via chipset on that board
maybe msi neo2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130514
would have rather it was the neo2 platinum but new eggs dont seem to stock it, and i assume you are keen to stay with newegg to cut down shipping cost