It's been a while

NapalmStixToKidz · 14-March-05, 07:48 PM

Hey guys, it has been quite some time since I've bought a motherboard and/or CPU..(Currently running 1.8 athlon xp and epox 8krda+)

I'm building a new PC for a customer and for my wife. I want to order a couple new boards and CPUs for each; each set around $150. I've found some good prices over at www.partspc.com, but don't know what brands are good. I wanna stick with AMD. Niether will be doing games or anything real 3d; mostly internet and office stuff. The brands I've seen lately are as follows:
Asus
Asrock
Abit
Biostar
Tyan
Soyo
Gigabyte
DFI
ECS
Fujitsu
Microstar
PC Chips
Syntax

So, can you guys help a brother out?

LwrS10 · 14-March-05, 07:57 PM

cant go wrong with asus.......

NoSlak · 14-March-05, 07:58 PM

Have any idea what platform?
Nforce 2 or higher ?
I have 3 or 4 Barton chips sitting on my desk doing nothing.

NapalmStixToKidz · 14-March-05, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NoSlak


	Have any idea what platform? Nforce 2 or higher ? I have 3 or 4 Barton chips sitting on my desk doing nothing.

what speed are the chips? how much are you willing to part with them for?

$SOLID$ Necro · 14-March-05, 08:46 PM

Grab the AMD 64 2800+ ~ 3400+ for socket 754 (Single Channel memory) or the 3000+ ~ 3500+ for socket 939 (Dual Channel memory)

There is not a huge performance difference for most light duty apps, so you can save a few bucks going 754 single channel, but it does not have the upgrade path that the 939 will.

Motherboards, ASUS has a rep for being the most reliable and feature packed, with some OC options.
DFi is my personal favorite, but I am an OC junkie that loves 300+FSB and I'm willing to deal with something a litttle more "Fussy"

EDIT: The Athlon XP is still viable for surfing the net and light duty apps, although at the same clock speeds, the AMD 64 feels much more responsive.

SexyPants · 14-March-05, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by $SOLID$ Necro


	EDIT: The Athlon XP is still viable for surfing the net and light duty apps, although at the same clock speeds, the AMD 64 feels much more responsive.

Believe it or not, we Athlon XP users can play games well too

! We just may not be well-equiped for games to come

phin3s · 14-March-05, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSlak


	Have any idea what platform? Nforce 2 or higher ? I have 3 or 4 Barton chips sitting on my desk doing nothing.

would you go about selling one of them for cheap? like 20-25 bucks ?

NapalmStixToKidz · 14-March-05, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $SOLID$ Necro


	Grab the AMD 64 2800+ ~ 3400+ for socket 754 (Single Channel memory) or the 3000+ ~ 3500+ for socket 939 (Dual Channel memory) There is not a huge performance difference for most light duty apps, so you can save a few bucks going 754 single channel, but it does not have the upgrade path that the 939 will. Motherboards, ASUS has a rep for being the most reliable and feature packed, with some OC options. DFi is my personal favorite, but I am an OC junkie that loves 300+FSB and I'm willing to deal with something a litttle more "Fussy" EDIT: The Athlon XP is still viable for surfing the net and light duty apps, although at the same clock speeds, the AMD 64 feels much more responsive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NapalmStixToKidz


	each set around $150

Thanks for the reccomendations for my kinda computer, but not looking for speed or rendering for the wifey and customer..looking for good quality at a low price..preferably an athlon/barton, duron, or sempron capable mobo..

NapalmStixToKidz · 14-March-05, 09:18 PM

How's this guys? http://www.partspc.com/store/product1877.html

$SOLID$ Necro · 14-March-05, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Sexy_Pants_


	Believe it or not, we Athlon XP users can play games well too ! We just may not be well-equiped for games to come

Wow I didn't know that, you mean my Mobile 2500+ DFI LP runnin 520 FSB and 2.6GHZ (260x10) can play games too?

AntiM · 14-March-05, 10:02 PM

A abit NF7-s is like 65 bucks now. You won't find a more reliable board for what you looking for.

$SOLID$ Necro · 15-March-05, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AntiM


	A abit NF7-s is like 65 bucks now. You won't find a more reliable board for what you looking for.

Both the EGG and Zip Zoom Fly list it at 83$ stll, they have stripped down versions for 65$ called the NF7-S2G. It would probalby work just as well for his needs, I have heard they are not the OC monsters the regualr NF-7S is though.

Here is a board MSI NFORCE 2 a friend has, works rather well for his needs, 35$ refubished

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...pe=Refurbished

Throw in 512MB of PC3200 andd you are golden, dual channel isn't that huge of a gain, and at 35$ you can grab onother stick down the road if you need it

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...211-119&depa=0

I think the Sempron 2400+ with a retail HSF for 65$ shipped is a good deal if you can't find something used.

http://www.buyxg.com/store/item.asp?key=CU-156-101

14-March-05, 07:48 PM		#1 (permalink)
NapalmStixToKidz DuckWarrior's Personal Quack Hoe	It's been a while Hey guys, it has been quite some time since I've bought a motherboard and/or CPU..(Currently running 1.8 athlon xp and epox 8krda+) I'm building a new PC for a customer and for my wife. I want to order a couple new boards and CPUs for each; each set around $150. I've found some good prices over at www.partspc.com, but don't know what brands are good. I wanna stick with AMD. Niether will be doing games or anything real 3d; mostly internet and office stuff. The brands I've seen lately are as follows: Asus Asrock Abit Biostar Tyan Soyo Gigabyte DFI ECS Fujitsu Microstar PC Chips Syntax So, can you guys help a brother out?

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14-March-05, 07:57 PM		#2 (permalink)
LwrS10 C-hoe-bra Joe	cant go wrong with asus.......

14-March-05, 07:58 PM		#3 (permalink)
NoSlak Gridiron	Have any idea what platform? Nforce 2 or higher ? I have 3 or 4 Barton chips sitting on my desk doing nothing.

14-March-05, 08:46 PM		#5 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Grab the AMD 64 2800+ ~ 3400+ for socket 754 (Single Channel memory) or the 3000+ ~ 3500+ for socket 939 (Dual Channel memory) There is not a huge performance difference for most light duty apps, so you can save a few bucks going 754 single channel, but it does not have the upgrade path that the 939 will. Motherboards, ASUS has a rep for being the most reliable and feature packed, with some OC options. DFi is my personal favorite, but I am an OC junkie that loves 300+FSB and I'm willing to deal with something a litttle more "Fussy" EDIT: The Athlon XP is still viable for surfing the net and light duty apps, although at the same clock speeds, the AMD 64 feels much more responsive.

14-March-05, 09:18 PM		#9 (permalink)
NapalmStixToKidz DuckWarrior's Personal Quack Hoe	How's this guys? http://www.partspc.com/store/product1877.html

14-March-05, 10:02 PM		#11 (permalink)
AntiM Aqua Pimp	A abit NF7-s is like 65 bucks now. You won't find a more reliable board for what you looking for.