hello,
I'm building a computer and i was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on a decent motherboard with a well known chipset.
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hello,
I'm building a computer and i was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on a decent motherboard with a well known chipset.
First this isn't a tutorial;)
second :) check out http://www.motherboards.org/ and see what fits you the best.
It really depends on what you are going to use the computer for, how much money you have to spend and so on.
You might try checking out
Hardware Central. There is information there as well as reviews and links to other hardware and motherboard sites. Good luck!
ASUS usually made the best motherboard.
ASUS ussually make the best priced/performnce motherboard. MSI MAKE the best motherboards. But it's all a matter of taste. Email me if ya want me to do you up a researchy thing. It's my hobby. Give me details on what your building though.
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also note that it depends on where you live as to prices and availability I'm in good ol down under so I a bit behind the rest of the world
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I agree. ASUS boards have never given me a problem.Quote:
id probably suggest an AMD athlon 3200+. they're really good, but really expensive. if money is a problem, go with a Intel P4
If you don't mind overclocking (very fun). The ASUS A7N8X-X with a Barton 2500+is a gerat combo. I have mine running at about 2.2Gig. Overall I like ASUS and the A7N8X series has tons of options if you not into OCing the processor or want buit in sound, video, ect....
Isnt that the other way around? (Intel more expensive than AMD) According to pricewatch.com a Pentium 4 3.2GHZ is $273 and a AMD Athlon XP 3200 would be $178.Quote:
Originally posted here by deathmetal
id probably suggest an AMD athlon 3200+. they're really good, but really expensive. if money is a problem, go with a Intel P4
http://www.pricewatch.com/
To the OP, if you are still even reading this thread, for AMD processors, I'd go with an Asus or Abit board (the NF7 and A7N8X are both decent NForce2 based boards). For Intel, Asus again, or a real Intel board if you can afford the price premium.
Just saying "Athlon 3200+" is too vague, it could be either the Athlon XP 3200+ or the Athlon 64 3200+.
OK guys...this thread is from back in december 2003...I'd almost bet he's bought one by now.
if you want a motherboard issues try to go here http://www.motherboards.org/ .
a lot of information regarding motherboards and in here http://www.tomshardware.com/motherboard/index.html
i hope this helps
Jin~
Like I said in the other thread, this is a very old post..........please do not respond to them.
There are some who get upset about that........I am NOT one, which is why I am taking the time to explain :)
Cheers
Johnno