Opinions on Motherboards

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Looking for opinions on motherboard and CPU combination buys.

My current motherboard is running, but I get the feeling that after the one year warranty is over (June 2008) that it may go on me. I have to run my PC-3200 memory at 160 megahertz otherwise I get crashes. (It's not the Random Access Memory having issues as I have tested two different types of memory and get the same results.)

I would prefer the board be able to use a processor that is equal to or faster than my current AMD Athlon 4000+ processor. I don't mind if the board uses an Intel processor. Price limit is $150.

I use my system for a little bit of gaming, but it is the older Ghost Recon 1 games I play mainly. My computer is mostly used for browsing the internet and studying.

Here is what I have looked at so far:

Biostar P4M890-M7 SE Motherboard CPU Bundle - Intel Pentium D 925 Processor 3.0GHz Original Equipment Manufacturer $125

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...tails.asp?EdpNo=3311757&body=MAIN#detailspecs


MachSpeed MSNV-939 Motherboard CPU Bundle - AMD Athlon 64-bit 4000+ Processor 2.40GHz Original Equipment Manufacturer $125

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...tails.asp?EdpNo=2908565&body=MAIN#detailspecs
 
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The DDR2 RAM are so cheap right now. I think it will be better to get new RAM as well.
Not worth to get something with DDR RAM
 
Thanks for the suggestions. Double Data Rate 2 memory is so much cheaper than DDR memory so I may think about getting that. But this is my second Foxconn motherboard as my first one fried in 45 days. This is definately my last Foxconn motherboard as I am not impressed with the quality.
 
Choosen Foxconn because it is cheap.
Get this Gigabyte one then
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128043

The 939 one don't have much choice. may be Biostar
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138269

By the way, if you want to stretch a bit of budget for DDR2 RAM. Another option is get intel Pentium Dual-Core CPU (E2140, E2160, E2180), then getting a MB with G31 or G33 chipset.
I notice from your sig., you are currently using onboard graphic. If you actually have a GPU, there will be lots more choice.
 
daisymtc said:
Choosen Foxconn because it is cheap.
Get this Gigabyte one then
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128043

The 939 one don't have much choice. may be Biostar
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138269

By the way, if you want to stretch a bit of budget for DDR2 RAM. Another option is get intel Pentium Dual-Core CPU (E2140, E2160, E2180), then getting a MB with G31 or G33 chipset.
I notice from your sig., you are currently using onboard graphic. If you actually have a GPU, there will be lots more choice.
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I would recommend going for Intel right now, due to their prices. Also look at Corsair's XMS2 ($47/48 after rebates), and both the P31-DS3L and P35-DS3L
 
Thanks for the motherboard advice. Hopefully my current motherboard will give me several years more of service. But if not, I know where to look.
 
oscaryu1 said:
I would recommend going for Intel right now, due to their prices. Also look at Corsair's XMS2 ($47/48 after rebates), and both the P31-DS3L and P35-DS3L
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Consair MIR end 31/10.
From his sig, he got onboard graphic, thats why I say G31 or G33.
 
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